eeek! There is nothing like a manual e34, esp a big one.
Maybe you can you get the M62 as well??
BTW; How did the auto rebuild go? Can you sell that tranny?
Just one thing- how does the tranny change affects your insurance? It's a pig, but I've found my insurance companies don't like modified cars... and from the fine print it is clear they refuse to pay up if you don't tell them a change has been made...Nick