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Gearbox Adapter Plate – BMW M57 3.0D to ZF 8HP / GS6-53DZ

Gearbox Adapter Plate – BMW M57 3.0D to ZF 8HP / GS6-53DZ

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Gearbox Adapter Plate – BMW M57 3.0D to ZF 8HP / GS6-53DZ

Manufacturer Part Number: BSE-ADP-M57-8HP53DZ-V1

✅ Overview

Adapt your BMW M57 diesel engine to modern high-performance ZF gearboxes with this precision CNC-machined aluminium adapter from PMC Motorsport. Perfect for both road and motorsport applications supporting up to 1000Nm.

⚙️ Engine Compatibility

  • BMW M57 3.0D and variants (M57D25, M57D30, M57TUD30 – E38, E39, E46, E60)

⚙️ Compatible Transmissions

Automatic: ZF 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP50, 8HP45 (Diesel and Petrol)

Manual: GS6-53DZ, GS6-45DZ, GS6-37DZ, GS6X variants (M57N, N57, N47)

📦 Kit Includes

  • 15mm CNC-machined aluminium adapter plate
  • High-strength adapter bolts

💡 Why Choose This Kit?

  • Enables affordable gearbox swaps using widely available BMW transmissions
  • Perfect for high-torque diesel builds, drift, track, or road cars
  • Proven durability up to 1000Nm+
  • Used by both professional and amateur motorsport teams
  • 2-year manufacturer and seller warranty included

📌 Installation Notes

  • For 8HP: Use BMW OE flexplate (Part No: 11228506670) and torque converter
  • For manuals: Custom flywheel required (not included)
  • Compatible BMW OE starter motors:
    • 12 41 2 179 676
    • 12 41 2 247 391
    • 12 41 2 344 240
  • Motorsport use only – professional installation required

🔎 Compatible Engines (Power Specs)

  • BMW M57D30 – 135kW (184HP) / 390Nm
  • BMW E39 M57D25 – 120kW (163HP) / 350Nm
  • BMW E38 M57D30 – 135kW (184HP) / 410Nm
  • BMW E39 M57D30 – 142kW (193HP) / 410Nm
  • BMW E46 M57TUD30 – 150kW (204HP) / 410Nm

⚙️ Manual Gearbox Compatibility (Detailed)

Compatible with the following BMW ZF 6-speed diesel gearboxes:

  • S6-53 GS6-53DZ (multiple variants including HGD, JGA, HGU, HGK, JGL, HS1, HB7, HAF, JGG)
  • S6X53 GS6X53DZ (HGE, JGB, HGW, HGL, JGJ)
  • S6-45 GS6-45DZ (N47/N57 engines)
  • S6X45 GS6X45DZ (N47/N57 engines)
  • S6-37 GS6-37DZ, S6X37 GS6X37DZ (N47 engines)

⚙️ Automatic Gearbox Compatibility (ZF 8HP Series)

  • 8HP70 GA8HP70 (N57, N57N Diesel)
  • 8HP75 GA8HP75X / GA8HP75Z (N57, N57N, B57 engines)
  • 8HP45 GA8HP45Z (N47/N47S1/N47N engines)
  • 8HP50 / 8HP51Z GA8HP51Z (B58, B48, B46 petrol engines)
  • 8HP70X, 8HP75X (Diesel xDrive models)

🚚 Shipping Information

Dispatched within 1 working day from our UK workshop. Tracked and insured delivery available throughout the UK and Europe.

🛡️ Warranty & Returns

2-year manufacturer and seller warranty included. 14-day no-hassle returns accepted if unused and in original condition.

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