Originally Posted by
AlexF
All SMG boxes are robotisised manual gearboxes with standard gearbox arrangement (ie one input shaft). Most are single clutch (E60 M5 is a dual plate) but they are nothing like DSG.
All control for the gearbox is controlled by ECUs (SMG, DME, DSC, CCC, KOMBI as a minimum ) which are networked together (PT_CAN).
I wouldn't say it would be impossible to stick the whole thing into an E36 but it will be hugely complicated as sooo many systems will need to be programmed and coded to ignore missing ECUs etc.
It would be much easier just to use an E46 lol
Alex
Already have the car and its setup for track work. Could use the manual but really want to use the SMG. So could I use a the SMG controller and then link it to a stand alone ECU? As its a track car all I require is the engine up an running and nothing else.