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Dynamicmetalsolutions
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Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:28 am

Got myself a 318i auto and it's lovely to drive, but every time I get in I think, wouldn't this be fabulous as a m44 turbo?

I've seen a thread stating all the bits I need to throw it in the front and get it running. There's quite a lot I decided. Rocker, sump, blah blah. whilst I'm in there is it worth treating it to an e36 rack?

My real question though is regarding a manual conversion.

Pedal box,
Master cylinder
Clutch
Gearbox (obviously)
Release bearing.
Is there anything else? Or a thread on this I missed? Simple task? Or is it donor car stuff if you haven't converted one before?
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Wed Apr 01, 2015 8:22 am

Type "auto to manual" in the Wiki, and you'll find all the info you need.
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Dynamicmetalsolutions
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Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:14 pm

Oh wow that's great thanks!!
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Thu Apr 02, 2015 10:17 pm

Having done this recently, best possible advise I would give is to remove the front seats, this will make the whole arduous task of fitting the pedals and brake rod thing much much easier.
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