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toymachine300 · 05-01-2009, 01:27 AM

so, im going to convert my auto to a 5 speed.
i have '88 325i conv. what all would i need besides the obvious tranny.
any trannys that are partically better?

Ben V · 05-01-2009, 04:22 PM

I did mine a couple years ago.
Part cars comes in handy. I found a 84 for a good price and used the parts from it.
You will need shifter and associated parts.
Clutch pedals, master and slave cylinders.
transmission mount.
and lots of patience.

Make sure you have all the tools. Most valuable tools I found were the Torx head sockets, 1/2" torque bars, and 1/2" flex (wobble head) extension (3ft worth) to get at the bolts mounting the trany to the motor.

Lots of good write-up in various boards and at Pelican Parts

Ben V
89 325ic
87 325e

Hey-U · 05-02-2009, 01:37 AM

Good luck with your vert it's worth the effort.

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05-01-2009, 04:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ben V Member Name: Ben Joined: Jun 2007 From: North Vancouver Posts: 53 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 2 Times in 2 Posts	I did mine a couple years ago. Part cars comes in handy. I found a 84 for a good price and used the parts from it. You will need shifter and associated parts. Clutch pedals, master and slave cylinders. transmission mount. and lots of patience. Make sure you have all the tools. Most valuable tools I found were the Torx head sockets, 1/2" torque bars, and 1/2" flex (wobble head) extension (3ft worth) to get at the bolts mounting the trany to the motor. Lots of good write-up in various boards and at Pelican Parts Ben V 89 325ic 87 325e

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Hey-U Senior Member Joined: Feb 2008 From: North Vancouver Posts: 149 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 11 1 Time in 1 Post	Good luck with your vert it's worth the effort.

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