E39 m52 gearbox

[Corasdad]

Can anybody confirm this gearbox will fit with a twisted gear linkage, I don't know what it's out of but from what I can see online it's a standard gearbox for the 325

[Corasdad]

Anybody

[flybynite]

Anybody

https://www.e30zone.net/e30wiki/index.p ... Swap_-_M5x

[Corasdad]

BMW 3 Z3 SERIES E36 E46 320i 323i 325I M52 M54 MANUAL GEARBOX S5D 250G TAJT so this fits with m20 flywheel clutch

Sorry about caps I just copied and pasted the wording

[Corasdad]

BMW 3 Series 98-06 E46 2.0 Petrol 5 Speed Manual Gearbox S5D 250G - TBDH 150619

Can anybody confirm this fits m52 swap I think it will from what I have found online

[flybynite]

the 250gG should fit as the 2.0 E46 was an M52TU, same as the 2.8. Only thing I would say is it is maybe not the strongest box so keep in mind when driving it but many have run small boxes on swaps just fine.

The correct box for the M52TUB28 is the ZF S5-31 (S5D 310Z) but admittedly not many around

[Corasdad]

Great thanks, for the best clutch ect do I use the m20 flywheel and clutch or m20 flywheel and e36 clutch.
I won't be racing this car it's a daily with maybe the odd foot down on b roads but not offen

[flybynite]

You have an M52 engine and the gearbox for an M52. You don't have any M20 bits on it just use everything for M52

[Corasdad]

OK great that makes life easier thanks so much for your replies, will I still need m20 propshaft

[flybynite]

OK great that makes life easier thanks so much for your replies, will I still need m20 propshaft

Wiki is your friend
https://www.e30zone.net/e30wiki/index.p ... Swap_-_M5x

[Corasdad]

I am using this gearbox
BMW 3 Series 98-06 E46 2.0 Petrol 5 Speed Manual Gearbox S5D 250G and m52tu engine,
Can anybody advise do I need single or double mass clutch, or will either fit and it be down to driving style,

[DanThe]

Depends on a few factors
What do you have already
How much are you willing to spend
How do you want to drive, fast road or just cruising etc

[Corasdad]

I have the gearbox and 2.8 engine the car will not be raced maybe a bit of spirited driving every now and again, I have found a clutch kit inc flywheel for 190. 00.
But I am a bit confused (nothing new I know) the gearbox is from a 2L but the clutch I am looking at is for a 2.8 I presume it will fit ??

[Corasdad]

I have managed to remove my e39 engine and auto gearbox, I am getting ready to fit a 2.8 clutch kit to my 2L gearbox but there is a metal plate I am unsure if I need to keep it or change it to fit my manual gearbox can anybody advise me please

[DanThe]

Plate needs to stay fitted yes

[Corasdad]

Thanks Dan do you remap ecus, and for the clutch do you know what size I should buy my gearbox is from a 2L but my engine is 2.8 can I buy a 2.8 clutch

[DanThe]

The clutch you use must match the flywheel, the 2.8 stuff is always 240mm so its a good option, if its an E46 era box it 'should' fit over a 2.8 fly/clutch but people have run into problems with bigger engine flywheels in smaller engined boxes

[Corasdad]

So mate a 2.5 set up