Who makes the OEM Manual transmission?

dreamspeed · 12-23-2012, 12:59 PM

Sorry if its been asked before but google failed me ( maybe I used the wrong search terms ). Anyway, does anyone know who is the oem manufacturer of the manual tranny in our M3 E92s ? Thanks

Vic311 · 12-23-2012, 02:09 PM

I think its Getrag..The trans number starts with a "G" (GS6-53DZ - TJGC)

but also found this ..BMW Trans.pdf

from pg.5:

BMW transmissions are manufactured by two suppliers for the US market:
• Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen: Commonly referred to as ZF. ZF manufactures both manual and automatic transmissions.

• GM Powertrain - Hydramatic: Hydramatic is a manufacturing division of General Motors located in Strasbourg France. Hydramatic supplies automatic transmissions to BMW for four and six-cylinder vehicles.

6spdg37s · 12-23-2012, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic311

I think its Getrag..The trans number starts with a "G" (GS6-53DZ - TJGC)

but also found this ..Attachment 799544

from pg.5:

BMW transmissions are manufactured by two suppliers for the US market:
• Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen: Commonly referred to as ZF. ZF manufactures both manual and automatic transmissions.

• GM Powertrain - Hydramatic: Hydramatic is a manufacturing division of General Motors located in Strasbourg France. Hydramatic supplies automatic transmissions to BMW for four and six-cylinder vehicles.

+1 pretty sure it is getrag as well

dreamspeed · 12-23-2012, 02:19 PM

Cool thanks, I know getrag makes the dct but didn't know they make the mt also

IMG · 12-23-2012, 03:19 PM

ZF makes the 6MT !
Getrag makes the DCT !

Vic311 · 12-23-2012, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by img

ZF makes the 6MT !
Getrag makes the DCT !

I thought maybe ZF too..but the MT part number threw me for a loop

PhillyNate · 12-23-2012, 06:27 PM

Getrag or ZF, you can't go wrong. I've had both in BMW manual form in 4 years and like both.

FogCityM3 · 12-27-2012, 10:51 PM

Transmission model number indicates ZF (GS6-53BZ)

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Vic311 Banned 42 Rep 1,463 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I think its Getrag..The trans number starts with a "G" (GS6-53DZ - TJGC) but also found this ..BMW Trans.pdf from pg.5: BMW transmissions are manufactured by two suppliers for the US market: • Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen: Commonly referred to as ZF. ZF manufactures both manual and automatic transmissions. • GM Powertrain - Hydramatic: Hydramatic is a manufacturing division of General Motors located in Strasbourg France. Hydramatic supplies automatic transmissions to BMW for four and six-cylinder vehicles.
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IMG 1122 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Track car,Ess E90 M3 DD Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Location iTrader: (6)	ZF makes the 6MT ! Getrag makes the DCT !
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PhillyNate ENTHUSIAST 135 Rep 2,097 Posts Drives: 2010 Porsche Cayman Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 Porsche Cayman [0.00]	Getrag or ZF, you can't go wrong. I've had both in BMW manual form in 4 years and like both. __________________ "what I'm driving here...is an ending." Jeremy Clarkson 2010 Carrara White Porsche Cayman 6mt 2014 Whiteout Toyota GT-86 6mt(Sold 05/23/15) 2011 Alpine White BMW M3 6mt ZCP Coupe(forced retirement 06/06/14) 2008 Alpine White BMW 328i 6mt Coupe(retired 06/21/11)
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FogCityM3 Colonel 499 Rep 2,400 Posts Drives: M3 (E90) & Porsche GT3 RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Transmission model number indicates ZF (GS6-53BZ)
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