I Manual Swapped My BMW! My E90 Has Never Been More Fun!

[@lucasld95]

The best E90 content by far. Nobody does what you've done to this car. This helps a lot o people including me.

[@bwgaming32]

Yes it is the best by far.

[@whyimustusemyrealname3801]

wondering how is the car now, I intend to do the same

[@chacelarsen50]

100%

[@vp5]

As I've said before the best e90 content yet again. This man can seemingly do it all to a BMW. Unmatched anywhere across the globe. I download every single video and store for reference to use on my 2008 year 335d

[@FjordTrotter]

I have a 2011 335D, but tuned to 660 ft-lbs of torque. Wonder if any manual trans can handle it. Stock alone @ 436 ft-lbs is almost supercar territory so which trans setup will you use?

[@lewiscollins1045]

@@FjordTrotter I've done the 335d manual conversion, use all stock 330d parts, mine is 380 bhp 740nm,use a stage 2 sachs clutch. there is a E-type drift car with a 700bhp 2jz in it uses the 330d e90 6 speed box, its well strong enough.

[@curtmosca1654]

Level 10 transmission all day

[@Gangsta06001]

@@lewiscollins1045 i've been searching for a e90 335d manual conversion in video form... i have just one question: is it far off to convert a 35d to manual than a 35i to manual? i planned to use 330d e90 m57 parts. i hope you have time to respond. greez :)

[@lewiscollins1045]

@@Gangsta06001 The conversion is pretty straight forward, everything just bolts up, but the wiring on a 335d is different to a 335i .. also you will need a 330d diff to get the gearing right, if you have any questions you can email me, cozzydave@hotmail .com

[@xepiicxalexs]

Thank you so much for being a god in the e90 n54 community... I bought a manual transmission swap for my e90 335i a week before you posted ur video n I've been dying to find a swap video. Thank you soo much

[@VehicularDIY]

That's awesome, honestly it's not that bad of a job. Just time consuming, nothing super complicated about it.

[@veritas17]

@@VehicularDIY I'm in the process of doing this, my subframe is off from me replacing my turbos.. Is it safe to do the transmission removal with the subframe off or should I put everything back together up front save for the intake manifold?

[@vasilzazashvili4372]

@@VehicularDIY thanks for video it’s really useful! But I don’t want to keep looking in google to find diagrams. Wondering where can I find diagram I have all bmws programs Thanks

[@JAydUBr6]

Where did you get it I can't find one for my 2012 335i msport

[@liekasumbodee]

2 years later and this video is still an insane amount of help, duplicated every step to an exact tee and managed to successfully swap an auto to manual! Last step is to buy a custom tune but for now an MHD tune will do! Thanks a lot! 👍🏽

[@raymondchen5202]

Awesome job! The turbo just spin lot more happier with the Manual! I can tell you 335i was really appreciating the new life you gave it.

[@DSWGamingMCSG]

I wanted to comment and say thank you so much because I followed your diy’s exactly and managed to do this with a buddy successfully on my car. I really appreciate this series because without it I wouldn’t have been able to do this swap. Thank you so much for what you do for this community

[@VehicularDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@omarmoran3097]

​@@VehicularDIY what was the grinding noise when starting up the car?

[@loekfelten548]

What I especially like is that, apart from easiness you executed the mechanical part of the swap, you are a wizard at programming and the electrics too. Could not keep up with that. Amazing job, fantastic car.

[@sheldonxwilliams]

Just the simple fact that he did this all on his own is amazing. I want to buy a project e90 and do this. You inspired me and much love from Texas

[@chosenn657]

How has this not got a million views just for now technical n smart this man is

[@jahudini]

Am so impressed, but there is no way I can make head or tail of your installation process, but I enjoyed every moment of this video, as a gear head.

[@Moon-Garage]

I have been studying this manual swap series since the videos have come out, and I have finally had everything work out to swap my e90. I am almost finished. I just need to do the wiring and bleed the clutch.

[@gustavorojas8609]

Do u know how I can get the clutch pedal switch connector wire at?

[@omarramirez9200]

I'm so glad you turned it into a manual and that it feels so natural to you! I daily a 335i coupe 6 speed and I love it!

[@Aerouu]

Where does someone begin to have the knowledge to do such modifications and know what to do? The software seems as intuitive as a maze.

[@ainsleystewart4844]

A lot of time and dedication

[@JQ_Unity]

Gotta Google and research a lot of it. I haven't done a transmission swap but done basically everything he's done in his videos before he posted them.

[@rawpower172]

Bro your a fuckin bmw e90 god like no lie I've done so much work on my car with your information. I started with a 2008 328xi and with your help I got it up and running like a gem and since then I got a 2008 335i and fixing it up has been so easy with your help in background of my garage. Just want to say thanks bro and hope your staying safe with all this craziness going on.

[@tcphoto]

Best mod ever! The ZHP shifter is a great touch. Now it's time to get rid of the paddles. I drove an auto E46 for nearly seven years before buying a 6MT E92 and will never go back.

[@onscreenstudio7070]

You should do a video tour of your interior mods too! That forged carbon trim and your multifunction cover are so tastefully done.

[@lewiscollins1045]

I did this conversion on a 335d E91 over 2 yrs ago, best mod ever!!! used a 330d diff to get gearing right. 174 mph on stand alone sat nav .

[@domzyorgon]

Hey, I know this is 2 years after, but im doing the swap in my 325d. Did you connect the same wires (pin 18) as he did on the smaller wiring connector loom, or the bigger one?

[@lewiscollins1045]

@@domzyorgon Tried to send you the info but keep getting blocked.

[@domzyorgon]

@@lewiscollins1045 Do you have instagram? cant send my mail address

[@ki1335]

Did you ever get the email , I'm doing a 325d aswell and stuck on that part

[@edirty9]

I did this swap on my channel too! Except not as instructive haha. You really are diy! The auto brake pedal may be turned into a manual but you’d need a mount pressed into the auto one and i couldn’t find it, it’s not just plug and play and for anyone without MHD you can also clear all the automatic trans faults but using NCSExpert and resetting the vehicle features. When you power the car back on it communicates with all the modules and since it won’t see an automatic trans module it’ll think it’s a manual and no faults. This swap is actually the easiest thing in the world, all plug and play! Like you said. It’s a whole new car

[@iscxrpion5035]

man thank you for this amazing series. i will be starting to convert my E92 to a manual this week. this is very helpful, I wish you the best with this & your channel.

[@gregorssamsa]

yeah i considered subscribing, for about as long as it took my mouse to desperately find the button. What an incredible series. A++ would watch again.

[@MrNicoe36cabrio]

You did it. Great job. I was a little bit concerned about the part "telling" the car it's manual now. But that came out great. And that noise could be the starter, or in the worst case the flywheel indeed. Keep up the great work, stay safe, Nico

[@r.t.232]

Awesome! Watching u about two years and done many thing for my 335 by my self. Best content. Thank u from Toronto.

[@Pe3Cee]

Great job dude, very well done! Welcome to the world of n54 manual :). You’ve easily been the number 1 go to channel for n54 content since day dot, just keeps getting better. I’d be interested to see a follow up vid of when you rectify that start up noise. In the meantime, enjoy the car :)

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks! Yeah it seems to be self rectifying with each start up luckily.

[@Pe3Cee]

@@VehicularDIY I have a random question after watching this for the second time, when you was going through your list of map options on MHD, it sounded like you said 'I kinda want burble actually' but then you unticked it. Just wanted to know if you have it enabled, and if so what settings? There are so many mixed feelings about it, one being how obnoxious it can be, two being 'bad for the engine/turbos etc' ... just wondered what your thoughts/opinions were about the burble setting? FYI, I have had it switched off for quite some time now.

[@fohatadri]

I was checking your channel today in case youtube failed to notify me. Good Friday today !!!

[@joepaquette7435]

Awesome DIY. Too bad my head exploded with the computer portion. LOL. Great job.

[@bennyblanco914]

Good to see BMW Engineering hasn’t changed lol. This is exactly how to swap a e30 e36 e46 lol.

[@TCON42499]

Your channel has been helping me for YEARS bro, very cool what you’ve done keep it up bro

[@chacelarsen50]

Man, you have everything on these cars. Your channel has helped me immensely

[@NicholasDomenichini]

I cannot thank you enough for this series. Your series inspired me to get my 135 and swap it myself using your videos as reference, and everything went really smoothly. Thank you for taking the time to put together such a detailed video, it's an incredible resource and I couldn't have done the swap without it. You're truly a legend in the N54 community, keep up the awesome content!

[@n3on170]

how long did it take you to complete?

[@richardle7941]

Did you use the auto or manual diff

[@leifer20]

Unbelievable man! Such a great job. I wish i could do this on my car but don't have the time or the willpower to assemble all the parts, I'd rather just buy a manual car and sell my auto. It would be nice if I could have someone put all the parts together for me like you had. I hope you enjoy the car!

[@pinoysi06]

Your auto diff is perfect for the manual trans. Popular conversion for manual guys!!!

[@aowen1079]

Great content, best BMW diy channel on KZbin. You must better than all BMW master technicians combined. One last thing, I think your car looks, goes and sounds fantastic. I love the whooshing sound when you shifting. Its real mean, respect, thank you Sir.

[@NorVack]

Literally you're my guide for many repairs lol I'm forsure looking into donor cars now!thanks

[@KelzCasa]

I’m glad I came across this, because I don’t think manual swapping my 128i would be too much different. I’m def glad you went in depth on the coding, otherwise I’d pass on swapping. 😂

[@gamingwithsam6213]

I have a 128i I want to swap as well! Did you end up doing it?

[@KelzCasa]

@@gamingwithsam6213 - Haven’t yet, I have two other vehicles that are already manual, haha

[@roychalhoub8602]

Madddd guy ur awesome . bmw community needs more people like u !!

[@javigomezs13]

I just completed a manual swap on mines using your instructions!! Man it was a walk in the park!! Thank you !

[@richardle7941]

Nice, does it feel like a stock car still after the swap?

[@chuffa1130]

Wow what a great catch about the secondary hidden fluid compartment that must stump so many people and is not something that anyone's going to know and that's so crazy thanks for sharing

[@e.t.2351]

Much respect to you for your propper way of working and I love to see someone this much commited!

[@tuiwilson5486]

Best diy n54 content on youtube

[@rattedbug5003]

Your a wizard. I'm amazed at your skills. Thanks for sharing.

[@wrecker4267]

You made the wiring look easy 🤙🏼, I started that project a year ago, still no reverse lights, it’s just laziness on my part for the need to fix is. I spun the CANBUS wrong and had chased it around for two months, so I didn’t drive it for two months, probably use the info you provided to finally wire my reverse lights, I actually put in the manual harness....also clutch chatter is really only an issue with twin disk, single disk isn’t an issue you should bring the idle back down, mine made a bad pose for the trans because the actuator brushes the clutch at full bottom out and it self adjusts after driving it, probably go away

[@iscxrpion5035]

Hello man, do you know how to install the program on the computer? I haven’t figured it out

[@efthimios]

The upgrade alone of the stick shift I’m the car is interior alleovement alone looks so much sexier your car will be special to buy whoever buys it one day it’s awesome the mods and changes you tackled on that car is mind blowing

[@theferociousone]

You Sir, are fantastic! This has cleared up alot of issues and doubts for me. My conversion will be based on you, well done, and Thanks alot. 👍🏼

[@kreyz1]

I did this on my mustang back in the day..... I love the in depth. Next time include an aluminum buff up and people will take this way more serious...

[@kreyz1]

if people wanted a mirror finish.... figure it out... It's very easy but time consuming.,

[@MrGerdar]

This the best so far. There is a lot to learned from it specially the wiring aspect of the job and then the coding. Thanks for keeping all of us want to be instructed. What is next? I will be waiting for new videos.

[@VehicularDIY]

I think next is some tuning on the B58. Maybe a downpipe and e40 tune. Let's see if it can hang with the N54 with the upgraded twins.

[@wanhliu552]

You're an absolute genius !

[@hodarineph638]

For you to not work on bmws every day like you said you know what you're doin! Enjoyed watching can't wait to start the swap

[@roveit2]

Great video! I have an E90 335i and I'm very happy I got the manual. I also have the same shifter knob you do.

[@cuttingedgecool7235]

Congratulations on completing that conversation... you're the man, I salute you.

[@ScottSam311]

Are you or were you a dealer mechanic? Your confidence and knowledge are amazing! Thanks for the great content, i appreciate it as an E93 owner.

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks! No I just work on cars as a hobby on the side. I did work part time in high school at a shop for a year and got comfortable around cars.

[@ModMINI]

Awesome - has anyone tried this on a 135i? Can the e90 manual and various bits fit the e82? Edit - just finished up a 135i conversion. Some of the mechanical bits are different (drive axle for example) but the software and wiring steps are absolutely identical. Totally worth it!

[@rowdygaragee]

i’m trying to get this done on my 135i where did you source your parts and how much did it end up costing you?

[@ModMINI]

@@rowdygaragee Someone was selling most of the setup on eBay, but I still spent a couple months gathering everything needed. You may be able to do it cheaper if you are lucky enough to find a car at local auction. Probably was about USD2500 altogether, but I have heard of people doing for way cheaper.

[@rowdygaragee]

@@ModMINI thanks man !

[@rowdygaragee]

@@ModMINI which transmission is it?

[@ModMINI]

@@rowdygaragee There are two for the 135 - the one that came with the N55 engine and one that came with N54 engine. (I am not sure but it is possible that the 1M actually has an N54 engine and an N55 transmission??) - also confirm your number of flywheel bolts as there are 6 and 8 bolt crankshafts for the N54 engine for some reason. Like I said, do your homework and gather all parts before disassembly. I did my conversion start to finish in 5 evenings, but I'm also a semi-professional mechanic with a well sorted shop and a lot of wrenching experience) and had almost no unanticipated problems.

[@gnicevids]

Dude this was an awesome job. Like I alway to all my friend go to vehicular DIY because his channel and diy never disappoints. Quality diy best on KZbin

[@donbmwcar1]

You save E90 drives I started mine but!!! From two wires I ran from the engine thanks again for this video.

[@E90SAUCE]

Good work. I really enjoyed the long detailed video. Keep making great content good sir.

[@ls3boosted]

thank you for all ur hard work and showing us how to do it this is gonna be very helpful on my 335i E93 planning todo it but still gathering more parts

[@hemiowner105]

This is awesome! I've been waiting for this video. Congrats!

[@Collin_Christensen]

so well done! nice work as always!

[@andreaskyprianou4478]

Just wanted to say thank-you for your videos, u gave me encouragement to manual swap my 325i e92 coupe! All works perfectly now! Also I cleared the auto tag on inpa after using ncs expert to code and it did the job 👍👍

[@vertvlogs675]

"Also I cleared the auto tag on inpa after using ncs expert to code and it did the job" This means you didn't use the MHD tuner like he did in the video correct? You were able to just use the inpa that is part of the Standard Tools package?

[@zlatiyanstoykov7728]

You can use the canbus connectors you cut off from the DME instead of stealing connectors from the shifter.

[@mjbadboy14]

Some detailed content. Keep this shit up man and you'll have all E90 drivers on here as a daily dosage content.

[@nswiss19751]

I wish I had half your patience! You are the man!

[@BIackBaron]

This September, I've successfully completed my first swap. Due to a torque converter failure, I've swapped a 2004 E46 Sedan 325i from automatic to manual transmission, including all the necessary electrical wiring and coding for emissions compliance, PDC, cruise control, etc. It was a lot of fun, and the car now drives perfect. Took me in sum 5 working days to complete the swap. Additionally, I have a 2012 E91 330d xDrive with the ZF 6HP26Z or 6HP28 transmission for 9 years, but it’s showing signs of transmission wear (under heavy load, I’ve experienced the clutch E slipping once, likely due to bushing wear). Your videos have inspired me now to consider an MT swap for this car as well, especially since I believe the xDrive version was also available with a manual transmission from the factory. Does anyone here have experience regarding the xdrive and the AT to MT swap?

[@Soravia]

Should have been like that since day one! Ppl waste money on their sports cars and sedans without manuals

[@samjohnson7325]

Been waiting for the last episode to drop. 👍

[@reginald8405]

Once again grade A+ content. Great video!

[@Juammpy81]

Awasome vídeo man!! Thanks for sharing with us. God bless.

[@Koolicyde]

You're going to want a short shifter now - the throws on the stock shifter are "truck like".

[@Saif0412]

Lol, paddles on a Manual transmission car, don't see them too often 😜 Great work doing the swap, but this is well beyond most people.

[@VehicularDIY]

Lol yeah looks a little odd, I'm going to replace the wheel soon.

[@typedrew]

You’ve managed to pick out the ONLY thing wrong with the swap.

[@drezee7173]

@@VehicularDIY can you reuse the paddles as additional input for JB4 or coding?

[@HOTBLAZINHOTBLAZIN]

Man you are so much help.. You have saved me so much money.. So thank you!!!!!

[@LastMinuteGarage]

Great video series. I did the same type swap on a non-OD AT Mazda 323. It went well but I wish I had my BMW at that time. LOL

[@drifter2090]

Should definitely get a clutch stop and look into removing the clutch pedal spring :)

[@VehicularDIY]

I'll look into it thanks for the suggestion, I think next up is a short shifter.

[@drifter2090]

@@VehicularDIY nice! For that please look into the autosolutions kit! His are the best reviewed on the forums :)

[@MatthewBlackRed2]

Awesome video series!!!

[@dsuess]

❤ Absolutly an amazing video from beginning to end. My only regret is not doing this to mine sooner.

[@infidel900rr]

Amazing job! Recently went to an auto 2011 335i and have been regretting it ever since. ;(

[@MKRN98]

Now as I know everything I need to do to do manual swap, I'm really considering doing it in near future. As soon as I have access to the lift, I'm doing it! I would get too angry while doing it on jack stands lol

[@VehicularDIY]

Lol yeah or maybe a set of quick jacks

[@naeemdixon4954]

I brought mine like that I love my whip that’s the best thing u could’ve done

[@joshuavincent7884]

twisted pairs are CAN...good tip

[@jkmb1923]

I have a N54 with a Manual and I did a m3 rear differential swap. The biggest pain was trying to find someone to modify the m3 driveshaft. M3 rear diff is definitely worth it.

[@VehicularDIY]

Nice yeah hopefully it won't be too hard to find someone and I already have the manual drive shaft as a spare to get modified.

[@jkmb1923]

Vehicular DIY nice, make sure with the m3 driveshaft that the cv joint that bolts to the differential isn’t broken. I installed mine not realizing the cv was broke and it would clunk and jerk until I took the cv apart and the cage was shattered.

[@mohammadbenattia9102]

awesome, well done man

[@DjDestructor]

I have E90 Manual transmission, i need to replace the engine, can i use the engine fron automatic transmission car to replace it? Thanks.

[@KidHerlan]

Yes

[@nogigittygaming1998]

Well done. I believe the grind noise is your starter, manual is usually less teeth.

[@mateymonkiller1000]

Oi listen, you are so methodically and well explained in your videos, I would subscribe 50 times over if I could. Im doing a 2JZ swap into a auto e92 330d and your videos have made the process so much easier that experimenting my self.

[@lefora87]

the E90 king very detailed💪💪

[@MrKillerhaze]

Love your channel man always wonder if you are a bmw mechanic lol cause you know so much about theses cars.

[@evenquote]

Great vid man thanks. I’m looking to do this to my e82. I’m sure it’d be pretty much identical

[@ModMINI]

I'm just finishing this job up my n54 e82. It's pretty much identical, even the coding and wiring. Drive shaft - I was not able to reuse my automatic transmission driveshaft. I thought I would have to buy a n54 driveshaft (cannot be found used) but an n55 manual driveshaft actually fits - slightly longer than spec I suspect, but still fits.

[@evenquote]

@@ModMINI awesome, that's great to hear

[@josephgergurich8774]

@@ModMINI how did you code the DME? Mine still thinks its an automatic... been trying to crack it for months now.

[@amielterence]

Best decision you’ll ever make. The auto gearbox is terrible on the E92. Makes it extremely sluggish off the line as well

[@RashadSultanov]

Well done!!! Perfection!!!

[@janprokopenko7928]

The starter on my E46 was doing the same noise after reinstaling the trans and the starter not sitting flush with the bell housing. The guide pin which prevents the starter from twisting i guess was not fully in and as the starter was spinning at an angle it did the similar noise,my was more metal like since it was touching the plate between block and trans.

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks for the tip, I actually did check to ensure the starter was bolted down properly. The noise is nearly gone now, I believe it's due to how the teeth are cut on that new flywheel.

[@TwistedAnkles]

Really appreciate your clear and concise tutorials. Yes the videos are so good that I’d consider them an instructional video, thanks so much! Just curious how many hours you did this swap in?

[@thomas.samaroo]

Plan to do a manual swap on my 2010 E91 328xi. Watched the entire series through and plan to follow it to a T. I am praying that the wiring will be just about the same but just worried because mine is a LCI.

[@Use2FACTAUTH]

You ever get around to it? I have all the parts I’m just worried if wiring is the same or not?

[@thomas.samaroo]

@@Use2FACTAUTH so actually yes me and a buddy were able to successfully do the manual swap. i followed the wiring shown in the video and matched it up to some forums that said the same thing. everything seems to work fine. you might have 1 or 2 codes to ignore. like one of mine says Start-off Assistance Malfunction. but thats just something to ignore bc manual duh lmao. just make sure to do the coding right. if you want to pm me let me know what you want to contact thru.

[@erikalvarado4092]

awsome work! I see your in texas, I'm in houston and been thinking about doing this to my 335i

[@chrisa9999]

Tremendous content! Wondering what caused the noise. As I regret selling my 02 e39 M Sport 6m this has inspired me to do the manual swap in my e60 535 M Sport which I couldn’t find ANYWHERE with a manual trans. Can’t wait.

[@KailapaHH]

Amazing work

[@cesarortega6615]

The frame it is the same, but as you see you automatic pedal assembly doesn't have the pivot pin for the clutch pedal. So it isn't the same

[@altink8823]

nice man, now lets see some track times 👍🏻

[@JrIza_914]

I would love to do this on my E60 M54B30 but the wiring and the coding looks very intimidating. I wish I had someone that I could trust to do that part properly. The mechanical part is fun.

[@VehicularDIY]

An e60 would be pretty similar overall if you wanted to try following this series.

[@JrIza_914]

@@VehicularDIY something to think about. Hopefully I can find a wrecked donor car for cheap

[@PartiBuoy]

I drove a mazda 3 with the skyactiv and MT for 209ks before geting a 120k 335is automatic

[@kylerpiel2807]

This tutorial has been great! Curious as if maybe you had some time where we could chat I’m trying to do this to my 2011 n55 and wanted to verify a few things

[@clintonharms3491]

Does the location of the ground at 3:43 matter? Or can I use a ground in the automatic trans harness?

[@ThundercoBMX]

I’m in the process of swapping my e91 lci right now