5 speed swap questions

[1972fritz]

so i am going to be picking up my five speed this coming weekend and i had a few questions. 1st do i need to shorten the shifter mount because of the extra length also what about the selector rod? as far as the drive shaft goes can the 4 bolt output be swapped? and what is the best relocating mount for the trans needs to be strong?

[frank]

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/content/view/20/32/

[ingraham]

There's a lot more to a 5-speed conversion than the gearbox. Check out the link frank listed and also this: http://www.bimmers.com/02/ On the left scroll down to Go Fast Upgrades and click Transmission.

After checking out the article above, you'll see why you can save yourself a lot of trouble by buying a conversion kit from Rob Torres at 2002 Haus http://www.2002haus.com/kit/index.htm or Dave Varco at Aardvarc Racing http://www.2002parts.com/html/5speedconversion.html

[thehackmechanic]

At a bare assed minimum, buy 2002Haus' U-shaped conversion bracket. Best hundred bucks for a piece of steel you'll ever spend!