LHD Auto M20 To Manual M52 Tech Info

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scott180gtb
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Post Sat Apr 20, 2013 4:06 pm

Has anyone done this conversion on here?

I've got a pre facelift LHD auto car that I'm going to be slowly converting into a LHD M52 powered manual.

My first thoughts centre around the pedal box.

Will a RHD pedal box fit a LHD car?

I'm also after some part number advice for a e46 clubsport rack in LHD if there is such a thing?
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Post Sat Apr 20, 2013 4:22 pm

I think you're better off searching the yank forums, since all their info is LHD specific. Fairly sure the pedal boxes are completely different for starters.
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Post Sat Apr 20, 2013 6:14 pm

Yup,pedal box is very different.

RHD box contains all pedals,LHD just the clutch and brake,the gogo pedal mounts via welded brackets direct to the bulkhead.

My first thoughts would be that a set of manual pedals MAY fit the LHD fitting...depending on how the pedals need to bend to fit the footwell.

Another idea to consider would be an aftermarket pedalbox set up,the kind of thing that the kit car maker's use?
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