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Adjustable shift rod BMW SWAP E36 E46 E92 E90

This adjustable link is a universal shift rod for BMW that forms the connection between the shifter and the gearbox. With an adjustment range of 70 to 370 mm, it fits virtually every BMW model and almost every swap. The result is more precise shifting, even when the gearbox sits in a different place than from the factory.

With an engine or gearbox swap, the original shift rod often no longer fits. You set this adjustable link to the length your combination needs, and shorten it where necessary. Ideal for drift and project cars that have just had a different gearbox fitted.

Key benefits of this adjustable link

• Adjustment range of 70 to 370 mm, so suitable for virtually any BMW and swap
• More precise shifting thanks to a tight connection between shifter and gearbox
• Can be shortened to size if you do not need the full length
• Fully CNC-machined and powder-coated
• With PTFE washers (Teflon) in different sizes to take up play at the gearbox and the shifter
• A logical addition to a short shifter

Suitable for

BMW models and swaps with a manual gearbox

• BMW 3 Series E30
• BMW 3 Series E36 and E36 Compact
• BMW 3 Series E46
• BMW 3 Series E90, E92 and E93
• BMW 5 Series E39

Thanks to its long length, the rod can also be used in other BMW swaps, as long as the gearbox and shifter are connected by a rod.

Technical specifications

• Item number: 0221
• Type: adjustable shift rod (connection between shifter and gearbox)
• Adjustment range: 70 to 370 mm
• Production: fully CNC-machined
• Finish: powder coating
• Included: PTFE washers in various sizes against play
• Weight: 0.75 kg

Installation and delivery

The adjustable link replaces the original shift rod between the shifter and the gearbox. First determine the length you need and set the rod to it. If it is too long for your car, you shorten it. Use the PTFE washers to take up the play at both connections, so the shifter feels tight and free of rattles.

After installation, check that all gears, including reverse, engage properly and fully before you drive. Tighten all bolts properly and check them again after the first few drives.

You will find more parts for your gearbox swap in our gearbox swap parts category. If you are looking for a shorter, light aluminium rod instead, take a look at the adjustable shift linkage from 205 to 280 mm.

A swap is only finished when the gearbox shifts as crisply as the engine pulls.

Why choose this adjustable link?

Without an adjustable link, you often have to improvise during a swap. This adjustable link solves that in one go: it has a huge adjustment range, is CNC-made and comes with PTFE washers to take up play. As a result, you shift with a direct and reliable feel again, even in a converted car.

Frequently asked questions

What is the adjustment range?

The adjustable link can be set from 70 to 370 mm.

Can I shorten the rod?

Yes. If it is too long for your car, you shorten it to the length you need.

What are the PTFE washers for?

With the Teflon washers in different sizes, you take up the play at the connection to the gearbox and to the shifter.

Does this adjustable link also fit without a swap?

Yes. The adjustable link is universal and fits virtually every BMW model, including the E30, E36, E46, E90, E92, E93 and E39. With a swap, the large adjustment range comes in especially handy.

Does it work with a short shifter?

Yes, the rod is in fact intended as an addition to a short shifter.

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