GM or ZF tranny?

E92inAZ · 03-17-2019, 05:50 AM

Well it wouldn't let me swap (outwardly) identical parts from another BMW. How the heck would you get a 2J to work? WAY too much trouble.
My next beemer, though, I'm pretty sure will be a Lexus.

nsjames · 03-17-2019, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by E92inAZ

How the heck would you get a 2J to work?

money.

rjahl · 03-17-2019, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nsjames

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Originally Posted by E92inAZ

How the heck would you get a 2J to work?

money.

2JZ in a Z4 Coupe - Custom Project https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1286408

Great read even if you don't have any desire to make this swap.

ptpending · 03-18-2019, 01:11 AM

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Yes, the E90 did not have 8 speed. Next generation did.

e84 (x1) and e89 (z4) have 8-speed after 2012MY with N20 engine

erikrichard · 03-27-2019, 11:20 AM

Using the BMW vin decoder http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi
It shows Transmission "Unknown" under my chassis number, but under "additional info for vehicle code WB33" it shows the zf transmission. I just checked and this is not correct, it's the GM transmission. If under your specific chassis number it says unknown for transmission, then you need to physically check it to determine whether ZF or GM. I'm happy, there is a huge difference in cost to replace fluid/filter for the 2 trannys.

FIREWORKKS · 03-27-2019, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by erikrichard

Using the BMW vin decoder http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi
It shows Transmission "Unknown" under my chassis number, but under "additional info for vehicle code WB33" it shows the zf transmission. I just checked and this is not correct, it's the GM transmission. If under your specific chassis number it says unknown for transmission, then you need to physically check it to determine whether ZF or GM. I'm happy, there is a huge difference in cost to replace fluid/filter for the 2 trannys.

Always heard the ZF6 is a good auto trans, just not tuned well from factory. Also, easier way to check is to just use plug your phone into your car with the xhp app (its free!)

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E92inAZ Private 39 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 coupe Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glendale, AZ iTrader: (0)	Well it wouldn't let me swap (outwardly) identical parts from another BMW. How the heck would you get a 2J to work? WAY too much trouble. My next beemer, though, I'm pretty sure will be a Lexus. __________________ 2007 E92 328i coupe. 19" staggered VMR v710, front: 19x8.5 et35 continental 235/35 19, rear: 19x9.5 et33 continental 265/30 19; 1 inch front lowering perches; Msport rear bumper; roof spoiler; trunk lip; Bavsound UF110; carbon fiber wrapped interior trim; 3 stage BMW intake manifold; aFe magnum force stage 2 si pro 5R cold air intake; active autowerkes catless header; active autowerkes gen 2 signature exhaust; BPC stage 2 header tune
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erikrichard New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2008 328i coupe Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Using the BMW vin decoder http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi It shows Transmission "Unknown" under my chassis number, but under "additional info for vehicle code WB33" it shows the zf transmission. I just checked and this is not correct, it's the GM transmission. If under your specific chassis number it says unknown for transmission, then you need to physically check it to determine whether ZF or GM. I'm happy, there is a huge difference in cost to replace fluid/filter for the 2 trannys.
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