[k24ep32002]

if the gear is present, you will need to machine an M6 bolt hole to hold the VSS sensor down. It seems this is missing.
The VSS sensor hole is also not threaded. The sensor is sealed with an o-ring. But that is all doable.

Also would a vss gear for a 5 speed ep3 work for the k20z3?

 

[k24ep32002]

if the gear is present, you will need to machine an M6 bolt hole to hold the VSS sensor down. It seems this is missing.
The VSS sensor hole is also not threaded. The sensor is sealed with an o-ring. But that is all doable.

Ok so def no gear in there what are my options I really don’t wanna crack this case open

 

[Lotus]

the buy a K-tuned or Dakota signal converter. It converts the high frequency signal of the CSS into a low frequency VSS signal for the ECU and the dash.

 

[katman]

fyi, you wont be able to fit the VSS into that threaded CSS hole (if thats whats being assumed), its a smaller diameter hole and won't accept the vss body at all.

how destroyed is your EP3 trans?

you will want to swap your EP3 shift mechanism over to the z3 trans if you want to retain your ep3 shifter cables and shifter setup.
This takes a little bit of work tho:

• you have to tap and thread 2 new holes so all 4 shift mech holes can bolt down (2 holes will line up tho)
• you'll have to swap the z3's internal 6spd shift mechanism gear-bracket over to the 5spd ep3's shift mechanism. If you don't do this, you won't be able to shift into 6th gear. Video tutorial here.
• you'll lack reverse lock out using the ep3 shift mechanism but its not a big deal. just don't shift over into reverse while at speed lol.
• you'll need to buy one of these shifter cable brackets
• a ktuned or dakota css converter as Lotus mentioned and be able to make changes in your kpro (if you have one)

 

[k24ep32002]

fyi, you wont be able to fit the VSS into that threaded CSS hole (if thats whats being assumed), its a smaller diameter hole and won't accept the vss body at all.

how destroyed is your EP3 trans?

you will want to swap your EP3 shift mechanism over to the z3 trans if you want to retain your ep3 shifter cables and shifter setup.
This takes a little bit of work tho:

• you have to tap and thread 2 new holes so all 4 shift mech holes can bolt down (2 holes will line up tho)
• you'll have to swap the z3's internal 6spd shift mechanism gear-bracket over to the 5spd ep3's shift mechanism. If you don't do this, you won't be able to shift into 6th gear. Video tutorial here.
• you'll lack reverse lock out using the ep3 shift mechanism but its not a big deal. just don't shift over into reverse while at speed lol.
• you'll need to buy one of these shifter cable brackets
• a ktuned or dakota css converter as Lotus mentioned and be able to make changes in your kpro (if you have one)

Thanks man I really appreciate this

 

[k24ep32002]

fyi, you wont be able to fit the VSS into that threaded CSS hole (if thats whats being assumed), its a smaller diameter hole and won't accept the vss body at all.

how destroyed is your EP3 trans?

you will want to swap your EP3 shift mechanism over to the z3 trans if you want to retain your ep3 shifter cables and shifter setup.
This takes a little bit of work tho:

• you have to tap and thread 2 new holes so all 4 shift mech holes can bolt down (2 holes will line up tho)
• you'll have to swap the z3's internal 6spd shift mechanism gear-bracket over to the 5spd ep3's shift mechanism. If you don't do this, you won't be able to shift into 6th gear. Video tutorial here.
• you'll lack reverse lock out using the ep3 shift mechanism but its not a big deal. just don't shift over into reverse while at speed lol.
• you'll need to buy one of these shifter cable brackets
• a ktuned or dakota css converter as Lotus mentioned and be able to make changes in your kpro (if you have one)

So I did all this my motor trans is hooked up.. but my cables are not right… is there something different I need to do to my cables?

 

[katman]

So I did all this my motor trans is hooked up.. but my cables are not right… is there something different I need to do to my cables?

Well if you're using the PNN3 trans and you didnt swap your ep3 shift mechanism over, this is why your cables arent working. EP3 cables aren't compatible with the way the PNN3 shift mechanism actuates.

 

[k24ep32002]

So I did all this my motor trans is hooked up.. but my cables are not right… is there something different I need to do to my cables?

Well if you're using the PNN3 trans and you didnt swap your ep3 shift mechanism over, this is why your cables arent working. EP3 cables aren't compatible with the way the PNN3 shift mechanism actuates.

I swapped everything over I didn’t know my brackets were adjustable so now it’s better then it was
Should I get hybrid racing cables?

 

[katman]

I swapped everything over I didn’t know my brackets were adjustable so now it’s better then it was
Should I get hybrid racing cables?

can you post photos of where your cables are not right ? and also a shot of your shift mechansim.

 

[katman]

i saw photos you posted in another thread of yours. good job on swapping the ep3 shift mechansim over, but did you swap the inner bracket from the 6spd shift selector over to your ep3 selector? gotta do that or else you wont be able to shift into 6th.

So the bracket you have is adjustable yes, but specific to which cables you're using. Right now you have vertical brackets in the rear position which is for ktuned race cable use. You should move them to the forward holes for OEM cable use as shown...