What is a BMW SMG pump?

The SMG pump (pictured below) is similar to an ABS pump in both appearance and function, but controls the hydraulic pressures in the transmission and not the brake system. This is a common and very strong indicator that the pump assembly itself has indeed failed.

What is BMW m3 SMG transmission?

SMG stands for Sequential Manual Gearbox. It’s actually the same manual gearbox that is found in the cars with a clutch pedal, but instead of having the clutch foot operated, it has the clutch electro-hydaulically operated via a pump and wired to computers.

How much does it cost to convert m3 SMG to manual?

We can typically do the conversion for less than replacing some of the major parts for the smg when they fail!! All modifications, coding and programming are done in house. If the car has less than 100k miles we will likely be able to reuse the clutch and flywheel. The base cost is $3500.00 plus tax!

Is the SMG transmission good?

There are no clear advantages to the SMG transmission. Everything it does, a traditional manual can do better, and only disconnects you from the driving experience – which is unfortunate, because the driving experience is kind of the whole point of owning one of these.

Is SMG dual clutch?

BMW Shifts Gears: SMG out, new seven-speed, double clutch gearbox in. Wave goodbye to BMW’s SMG sequential manual gearbox and say hello to its new DCG double clutch gearbox. Key to the DCG’s operation are its two oil-cooled wet clutches, one for the even gears and one for the odd gears and reverse.

How does BMW SMG transmission work?

The Sequential M Gearbox is essentially a six-speed manual gearbox where the clutch and gearbox are operated electro-hydraulically by a computer in response to the driver pulling on two paddles behind the steering wheel, or by pushing a floor shifter forwards or backwards. There is no clutch pedal.

Does BMW still use SMG?

Few things fill car enthusiasts with impotent rage quite like BMW’s sequential manual gearbox (SMG). That said, I have driven cars with some very good automatic transmissions. However, the SMG is neither. The SMG II found in the E46 M3 is based heavily on the Getrag six-speed found in three-pedal versions of the car.

How much does it cost to manual swap E46 M3?

$2k to $4k depending on whether you go 5 or 6 speed.

What transmission is in the E46 M3?

The transmission options for the M3 were a 6-speed manual or the 6-speed “SMG-II” automated manual transmission.

What does BMW SMG stand for?

sequential manual gearbox
Few things fill car enthusiasts with impotent rage quite like BMW’s sequential manual gearbox (SMG).

Does SMG transmission have a clutch?

First, note that the SMG system is not an automatic transmission than can be shifted manually – like BMW’s Steptronic or Porsche’s Tiptronic – it is a manual transmission with a clutch, but without a clutch pedal, that can change gears by itself in response to driver input.