After about 1.5 year with the DCT Project, I decided to switch platforms. DCT is out along with the transmission wiring and the controller. Reasons many but not part of this thread.
In its place, we're installing a ZF 8HP70z automatic transmission from the F30 330d series. A very capable, 8-speed transmission, that can handle loads of torque, that will be paired with a different control unit this time from TurboLamik. I will emfasize on the electronics modifications on this thread as well, along with the mechanical bits.
For this conversion, I will be using the following:
1. Adapter plate to allow this gearbox to bolt to the M54 block, as the starter is lower/left side instead of upper/right (sort of mirrored)
2. Custom or OEM mix'n'match driveshaft
3. Custom or OEM gearbox crossmember
4. Turbolamik TCU with MS43 canbus integration & individual drive mode programs
5. N57 Flexplate (my crankshaft is 6-bolt pattern so got to slightly modify it to use this one)
6. N57N torque converter (comes with the gearbox thankfully)
7. F82 M4 Joystick
8. E46 M3 paddles
9. Custom IKE integrated OLED display for gearbox info
10. Wiring harness ordered with the TCU, made to measure
11. Genuine BMW oil pan with service kit
12. Setrab 25-row oil cooler
13. Davies, Craig 12" cooler fan with thermostat
14. Custom PCB board for 8HP Mechatronics modification
15. Oil Seals & Gaskets
16. Motul ATF for 8HP
At the moment I am waiting delivery of the gearbox. Once received and verified non-damaged, I will go ahead with the rest of the parts.
Gearbox:
Crank on my engine:
In its place, we're installing a ZF 8HP70z automatic transmission from the F30 330d series. A very capable, 8-speed transmission, that can handle loads of torque, that will be paired with a different control unit this time from TurboLamik. I will emfasize on the electronics modifications on this thread as well, along with the mechanical bits.
For this conversion, I will be using the following:
1. Adapter plate to allow this gearbox to bolt to the M54 block, as the starter is lower/left side instead of upper/right (sort of mirrored)
2. Custom or OEM mix'n'match driveshaft
3. Custom or OEM gearbox crossmember
4. Turbolamik TCU with MS43 canbus integration & individual drive mode programs
5. N57 Flexplate (my crankshaft is 6-bolt pattern so got to slightly modify it to use this one)
6. N57N torque converter (comes with the gearbox thankfully)
7. F82 M4 Joystick
8. E46 M3 paddles
9. Custom IKE integrated OLED display for gearbox info
10. Wiring harness ordered with the TCU, made to measure
11. Genuine BMW oil pan with service kit
12. Setrab 25-row oil cooler
13. Davies, Craig 12" cooler fan with thermostat
14. Custom PCB board for 8HP Mechatronics modification
15. Oil Seals & Gaskets
16. Motul ATF for 8HP
At the moment I am waiting delivery of the gearbox. Once received and verified non-damaged, I will go ahead with the rest of the parts.
Gearbox:
Crank on my engine: