View Full Version : auto tranny in the 535i


scotty230
09-07-2006, 03:13 AM
how strong is the trannys in the 535i , i have a 89 535 that ia m about to turbo and just wondering how strong the auto tranny is

atl530i
09-07-2006, 04:50 AM
I'd convert it. It is a fairly simple and straight foreward swap :)

xatlas0
09-07-2006, 08:30 AM
The auto will break in very short order.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=7385870#post7385870

scotty230
09-08-2006, 02:25 AM
thanks gusy but what do u know about the level 10 tranny or ones built by itp, i was just looking at seeing how much that stock tranny can hold and then put in one of the built autos , anyone have any input on built autos for a turbo 535
thanks in advance

atl530i
09-08-2006, 03:23 AM
Do you not know how to drive a manual? It is not that hard.

Anyway, if you build (or have someone build) an auto that can handle that power, then go for it :)

scotty230
09-08-2006, 06:49 PM
yea i can drive an manual( i have a 05 srt4 with stage 3 and a 540 whp stang wiht a t56 so yea i can drive a manual just fine but why not be a little different and have a nice built auto