Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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This is part 1 of an 3 part series devoted to 6-speed manual swapping a 2006 BMW E60 M5. In this segment, I discuss the project at a high level, talk about what parts will need to be acquired, discuss some wiring, show the teardown process, and more.

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M5Board Thread: m5board.com/threads/our-future-swap-smg-for-6-speed-manual.165033

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