01 X5 4.4I 6spd Manual

[Nick P]

So, I found out, adapting of x-drive on N62-powered X5 to manual isn't a problem at all, so it's doable and yes there will be a kit, which will also include the x-drive adaptation for manual tranny swap.

I just have to test the current 4.6is properly and hope nothing will break down.

In march 2013 I'll do a similar conversion of N62 powered X5 4.4.

Regards,

Nick

[SlickGT1]

Originally Posted by Nick P

So, I found out, adapting of x-drive on N62-powered X5 to manual isn't a problem at all, so it's doable and yes there will be a kit, which will also include the x-drive adaptation for manual tranny swap.

I just have to test the current 4.6is properly and hope nothing will break down.

In march 2013 I'll do a similar conversion of N62 powered X5 4.4.

Regards,

Nick

Wow, I love you long time. Please if you can do the legwork, I promise I will be in. If you will do this for sure for the 4.8 N62, I will start buying the necessary parts to get this done.

I read so much coding stuff yesterday night that my head still hurts. I still can't figure our how to remove FA SA codes with NCS. I know how to add them, but can't seem to remove them.

Thanks again for your effort. I really can't wait.

[Nick P]

Originally Posted by SlickGT1

Wow, I love you long time. Please if you can do the legwork, I promise I will be in. If you will do this for sure for the 4.8 N62, I will start buying the necessary parts to get this done.

I read so much coding stuff yesterday night that my head still hurts. I still can't figure our how to remove FA SA codes with NCS. I know how to add them, but can't seem to remove them.

Thanks again for your effort. I really can't wait.

The only thing is I have to know, how many people will be in, because just one set wouldn't be interesting for me, I'd need at least 6 sets to offer them for adequate price.

In march I'm moving to new garage, where the 4.6is will be revised and supercharged, so the engine will be taken off the car. In that time I will do the adapter plates to fit the Getrag S6S on to N62 and also to the ATC 500 transfer case.

Regarding the electronics I will include the decoded ECU for the conversion, so it will be (almost) plug-and-play installation, but I will expect to get the stock ECU from the car, supposed to be converted.

You'll have to use the 545/645 or 550/650 flywheel and clutch set on your N62, other parts will be the same as in mine conversion.

The GS6-53BZ manual gearbox is rather rare, compared to Getrag S6S and the tailshaft isn't suitable for the adapter plate (housing) because the GS6 rear housing part is much bigger, than on Getrag S6S, which on the other hand consists of 3 parts.

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The GS6 gearbox is also bigger, than S6S, so even if there would be some suitable adapter palte, I really doubt, it would be possible to squese it in to the tight tranny tunnel.