Replacing zf6 with zf8

pfitz911 · 03-23-2015, 08:19 AM

Hi gents

I really like the n52, very free revving etc. plans are for headers and a few replacement items like disa valves, coils, solenoids etc. I reckon I'll keep my car for some time, kids trash it, I park it on the street, rack up heaps of Kms in it too.

I'm just not sure about FI on bmw engines ya know?! This is the highest evolution of bmw's Classic six and I like to keep it that way.

I got to thinking about what would be cool to upgrade on it. An lsd would be cool and other things mentioned here on forums, but one thing I think would really improve this car is a snappier gearbox...how about replacing the zf 6 with the zf 8? Or even a dct?
Will this just be a nightmare with the ecu?

You folks out there are pretty cluey so I'm just gonna put it out there

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Mike. · 03-23-2015, 08:38 AM

didnt someone do a tranny swap that did the LS swap? Christ a tranny swap seems like hell.

pfitz: I was thinking of selling my car until I did the header swap. Needless to say Im keeping it. I would do the header + tune + some sort of exhaust and see how you like it.

pfitz911 · 03-23-2015, 08:44 AM

Good on ya mike. Are the headers that good? Give me some adjectives to describe them!!

Mike. · 03-23-2015, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by pfitz911

Good on ya mike. Are the headers that good? Give me some adjectives to describe them!!

Ridiculous!

In the words of the great kanye west "That shit cray"

http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=350qbua&s=8

e90ftw · 03-23-2015, 09:07 AM

It's technically possible, since the 2011 X3 28i and 528i had the n52 paired with a ZF 8 speed auto. Though it would be a major PITA to get the electronics working.

hassmaschine · 03-23-2015, 09:50 AM

the transmission is controlled electronically and it ties in with the DME and likely DSC systems. Maybe you could use the computers out of the above mentioned cars but this will not be a simple project.

03-23-2015, 08:19 AM	#1
pfitz911 Private First Class 23 Rep 148 Posts Drives: bmw 330i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Adelaide Australia iTrader: (0)	Replacing zf6 with zf8 Hi gents I really like the n52, very free revving etc. plans are for headers and a few replacement items like disa valves, coils, solenoids etc. I reckon I'll keep my car for some time, kids trash it, I park it on the street, rack up heaps of Kms in it too. I'm just not sure about FI on bmw engines ya know?! This is the highest evolution of bmw's Classic six and I like to keep it that way. I got to thinking about what would be cool to upgrade on it. An lsd would be cool and other things mentioned here on forums, but one thing I think would really improve this car is a snappier gearbox...how about replacing the zf 6 with the zf 8? Or even a dct? Will this just be a nightmare with the ecu? You folks out there are pretty cluey so I'm just gonna put it out there -
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Mike. Mike: Everyone's Pal 2043 Rep 2,973 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Eastern Long Island iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 BMW 335xi [10.00]	didnt someone do a tranny swap that did the LS swap? Christ a tranny swap seems like hell. pfitz: I was thinking of selling my car until I did the header swap. Needless to say Im keeping it. I would do the header + tune + some sort of exhaust and see how you like it. __________________ [CENTER] 2021 6.2L Trail Boss, 6" BDS lift, Chevy Performance intake, 35" Nitto Grapplers, 20" Fuel wheels
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pfitz911 Private First Class 23 Rep 148 Posts Drives: bmw 330i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Adelaide Australia iTrader: (0)	Good on ya mike. Are the headers that good? Give me some adjectives to describe them!!
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e90ftw Private First Class 81 Rep 140 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (3)	It's technically possible, since the 2011 X3 28i and 528i had the n52 paired with a ZF 8 speed auto. Though it would be a major PITA to get the electronics working.
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hassmaschine Major General 3985 Rep 7,212 Posts Drives: "NBO" 330i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: earth iTrader: (0)	the transmission is controlled electronically and it ties in with the DME and likely DSC systems. Maybe you could use the computers out of the above mentioned cars but this will not be a simple project.
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