So I have my list of parts needed. I have come up with what I think is a solution for everything including the shift linkages and clutch/flywheel/pressure plate combo. Drive shaft will be done here locally by someone we use on the regular.

Just searching a few more tid bits of info, like a solution for the cps and a few other ecu tweaks.

I will be doing a 5 speed swap from the 530i M60b30 motor tho to keep the costs down. That transmission uses the same ZF box as the e36 M3's, Plenty of strength there, My race car makes 550ft/lbs at the wheels through the same box, so it should hold up to the 275lbs this one makes as well as the added x5 weight. Also I have a few spares.