{"product_id":"22rpd-billet-8hp70-conversion-kit","title":"22RPD Billet 8HP70 Conversion Kit (M5x \/ S5x, E36 \/ E46)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 22RPD billet 8HP70 conversion kit bolts a ZF 8HP70 automatic straight behind a BMW M5x or S5x inline-six. There's no intermediate adapter plate, and the factory starter stays in its original location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bellhousing is machined from billet in two pieces: a common oil-pump base and an engine-specific front section. The kit is built around the N63 Gen 1 8HP70, which is easy to source in the U.S. without importing an N57 donor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngines: M50, M52, M52TU, M54, S50, S52, S54\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChassis: E36 and E46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDonor transmission: N63 Gen 1 8HP70. Other 8HP70 variants may work if they share the angled torque-converter face and the 14-bolt oil-pump plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBillet 8HP midplate:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1,950. The universal oil-pump base, for custom installs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eE36 or E46 bellhousing and mounting kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e $3,850. The complete bolt-in kit for your chassis, using a transmission you supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22RPD also offers bellhousing conversion of your supplied N63 Gen 1 8HP70 ($5,300) and an installed kit with a Stage 2 transmission build using Spool or ATS parts ($9,995). Ask 22RPD when you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included (complete kits)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-piece billet bellhousing with oil-pump base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBillet flexplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransmission brace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE36 or E46 transmission crossmember\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e transmission, torque converter, electronics and driveshaft. Installation requires cutting the original bellhousing at the marked point with a cutoff wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold and supported by 22RPD. Click \u003cstrong\u003eBuy on 22RPD\u003c\/strong\u003e to order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"22RPD","offers":[{"title":"Billet 8HP Midplate","offer_id":68318936793315,"sku":null,"price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"E36 Bellhousing \u0026 Mounting Kit","offer_id":68318936826083,"sku":null,"price":3850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"E46 Bellhousing \u0026 Mounting Kit","offer_id":68318936858851,"sku":null,"price":3850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/7345\/3027\/files\/22rpd-billet-8hp70-conversion-kit-bmw-m5x-s5x-e36-e46-photo-472-5f89215a4a.webp?v=1794042814","url":"https:\/\/bavautoparts.com\/products\/22rpd-billet-8hp70-conversion-kit","provider":"Bavarian Auto Parts LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}