Real footage of builds by our customers and partners. See how to use PMC parts, which mistakes to avoid and what an engine swap looks like in practice.
An epic trip to Japan where the NIGHTRIDE crew gives a Toyota Chaser JZX100 a lightning-fast makeover at Ebisu. In just two days the car is transformed with fresh paint and a new livery. The video covers the travel logistics, a shopping run at the legendary Up Garage and the atmosphere of Japanese drifting.
Install guide for the PMC Motorsport adapter plate and clutch pivot pin in a 2JZ swap to a BMW E46 transmission. The author covers every step, from preparing the engine block and fitting the adapter and flywheel to the final clutch test.
The first test fit of a PMC Motorsport adapter mating a Toyota 1JZ VVTi engine to a BMW ZF manual gearbox. The author checks gaps, alignment and the fit of every component dry before moving on to final assembly.
A complete install guide for the PMC Motorsport Stage 1 adapter kit mating a 1JZ engine to the ZF gearbox from a BMW M3 E36. The video walks through the whole process, from stripping the gearbox and fitting the plate and flywheel to bolting it all up to the engine.
Part three of a series on swapping a 2JZ into a Nissan S13. The main topic is fitting a Uniclutch twin-disc clutch. The video shows the struggle to squeeze the huge engine into the S13 engine bay. Despite the difficulties, the engine and BMW gearbox finally go in.
Alberto shows the technical prep for a 2JZ swap into a BMW E36. The highlight is the PMC Motorsport kit with a lightweight flywheel and adapter plate. You also see the engine mounts going in and the starter modifications needed.
The big moment of the project: the first start of a fully built 2JZ in a BMW E36. The author goes through the spec, including a Garrett G35 turbo and Haltech electronics. The highlight is the engine firing up and sounding incredible through its titanium exhaust.
Alberto BIGBOOST documents pulling the stock M52 engine out of a BMW E36 to make room for a 2JZ. He explains the reasons for the swap, such as worn piston rings and the desire for more power. The video shows the ancillaries coming off and discusses plans for a new wiring harness.
A practical step-by-step guide to fitting the PMC Motorsport adapter that mates a BMW ZF gearbox to a Toyota JZ engine. The author focuses on the technical details: bolt torque specs (80 Nm for the adapter, 72 Nm for the flywheel), using Loctite and centering the clutch disc.
A workshop session on a 2JZ-powered Nissan Skyline R33. The video focuses on installing the PMC adapter kit that mates the Toyota engine to the bulletproof CD009 gearbox from a Nissan 350Z. You see the fight with the flywheel fitment and getting everything properly centered.
An episode about building the drivetrain. The authors show how to mate a JZ engine to a BMW clutch setup using a PMC adapter. The video includes useful tips on spacer shim thickness and a warning against overusing red Loctite on aluminium parts.
Kris Angus cleans up the engine bay of a BMW E36 and gets ready to drop in a 2JZ with a ZF gearbox. The video includes the unboxing and install of the PMC Motorsport components. The author points out that the coolant pipe at the back of the head has to be reworked.
Unboxing and first impressions of the PMC Motorsport conversion kit. The author shows the lightweight aluminium flywheel, the thick, solid adapter plate and the full bolt kit. The video explains the idea of using a BMW M3 E36 pressure plate to handle the high torque of the 2JZ.
Part one of converting a 1JZ-powered Nissan S13 to the 6-speed CD gearbox from a Nissan 350Z. The author ditches the old R154 in favour of the PMC Motorsport solution. The video shows the transmission tunnel being massaged with a hammer and the flywheel going on. A lively look at real workshop work.
Episode six of a 1.5JZ build (2JZ bottom end, 1JZ head). The author fits the PMC kit to mate the engine to a BMW ZF gearbox, replaces the rear main seal and installs a solid-hub clutch. The video highlights the high build quality of the PMC adapter.
A detailed comparison of clutch kits used in a 2JZ to E46 conversion. The author looks at the differences between a stock clutch and an ACT ceramic performance kit. He shows the different dowel hole diameters on pressure plates from different BMW generations. Includes a guide to greasing the input shaft splines.
A technical video showing the final step of mating a 2JZ engine to a BMW ZF gearbox. The author explains what the different bolt lengths in the PMC kit are for (6 mm, 8 mm, 17 mm) and fits the dowel pins. The video shows the struggle to line everything up using a jack.
The author solves the problem of blown clutch slave cylinders in a 2JZ E46 build. The cause was the wrong pivot ball. Using the longer brass pivot from the PMC Motorsport kit changes the working angle of the clutch fork. A very useful lesson for anyone with clutch pedal problems.
An early look at JZ to BMW adapters. The author explains the multi-piece kit, including a spacer behind the ring gear and a special flywheel with a dual bolt pattern. The video looks at the weight of the kit and its effect on how smoothly the engine runs.
A detailed install guide for the PMC Motorsport adapter plate mating a GM LSX engine to the BMW ZF gearbox from an E39. The video covers the whole process, from preparing the engine and gearbox and fitting the adapter to choosing the right clutch.
A build log of an LS-powered BMW E36, one of the most popular swaps in the drift scene. The video focuses on installing the dedicated PMC Motorsport swap kit, including the gearbox adapter, flywheel and clutch.
Part one of a series on fitting an LS V8 into a classic BMW E30. The main topic is the PMC Motorsport adapter, which lets you keep the European BMW ZF gearbox. The author talks about cost savings, firewall and subframe modifications and choosing a starter.
Jimmy Oakes and the crew mate an LS V8 to a BMW ZF gearbox. They are impressed by how compact the German gearbox is next to the huge American engine. They show the PMC Motorsport kit, whose precise CNC machining centers both units perfectly.
The video goes through the cost and process of swapping a 1UZ-FE V8 into a Mazda Miata (MX-5). The author lists the spend on the engine, the BMW ZF gearbox, the PMC Motorsport adapter and suspension and cooling mods. He compares the cost with K-swap and LS-swap kits, and the weight distribution turned out surprisingly good (57/43).
The crew preps a 1UZ-FE engine to go into a Mazda Miata. The process starts with a thorough clean of the engine. Newly bought parts are shown, including the PMC Motorsport gearbox adapter, a dedicated flywheel, a clutch and a neat short shifter. A key step before dropping a V8 into a small roadster.
The video gives a full cost breakdown of an extreme Nissan Skyline R32 build with a V8 (1UZ). The author splits the spend into sections: buying the shell, building the engine with individual throttle bodies (ITB), the drivetrain with a PMC Motorsport adapter, bodywork and paint, and suspension and brake upgrades.
This episode covers reassembling the Nissan Skyline R32 after paint. You see the suspension, brake system and fuel system going in. The video tracks progress on the 1UZ, which is almost ready to go in once the heads are back from the machine shop. At the end the car is back on its wheels, a milestone for the project.
The video documents a key moment of the build: dropping the 1UZ V8 into the Nissan Skyline R32. A highlight is forming aluminium intake trumpets on a lathe. The video shows the BMW ZF gearbox being prepared with the PMC Motorsport adapter. The episode ends with the engine sitting in the engine bay.
A video documenting the install of the PMC adapter mating a 1JZ engine to a Mazda RX-8 gearbox. The author installs an uprated ACT Stage 3 clutch and an E46 M3 spec pressure plate. It is packed with technical detail, covering mistakes in choosing the pressure plate and the need to remove the factory spacers.
PMC product: Gearbox Adapter Plate Toyota JZ 1JZ 2JZ - Mazda RX-8
A video from the Hoonigan channel where Hert tests a Nissan 350Z with a Honda K-series engine (K-swap). It is fun and fast-paced, with drift runs and a test of how much the car can take. Full of humour and the excitement of driving a modified JDM car on track.
The final episode of a series on mating a Honda K20/K24 engine to a BMW gearbox. The author shows how to get by without a dedicated clutch alignment tool. He talks about the challenge of mounting a heavy gearbox on your own. The video also covers modifying an exhaust manifold from a Honda S2000.
A short video showing a turbocharged Honda K24 being mated to a BMW ZF 5-speed gearbox with a PMC Motorsport adapter. It shows how an engine known from front-wheel-drive cars can be adapted to rear-wheel drive in a longitudinal layout.
A video about an unusual off-road build. The author shows a PMC Motorsport adapter used to mate a BMW M57 diesel engine to the gearbox and transfer case from a Nissan Patrol in a Toyota Land Cruiser. It highlights the logistical challenges and the satisfaction of getting such different components to fit together properly.
A step-by-step guide to installing the PMC Motorsport short shifter in a BMW E46. The author explains removing the stock shifter, getting to the mechanism from under the car and fitting the new rigid unit with a smash plate design. The video highlights the improved shift precision.
PMC product: Short Shifter BMW E46 New Version - Short Black Knob
A detailed install and review of the PMC Motorsport short shifter in a BMW E36. The author installs the chassis-mounted shifter and replaces the driveshaft flex disc (guibo). The video explains how the new mechanism removes the slop of the factory setup.
PMC product: Short Shifter BMW E36 Z3 - Nylon Short Black Knob
Micah Diaz installs a PMC short shifter in a cheap $400 drift car. The video shows the install together with stiffer engine and gearbox mounts. You see the old rubber mounts swapped for polyurethane and the shifter going in without cutting the interior trim. The test drive confirms much better feel and feedback.
PMC product: Short Shifter BMW E36 Z3 - Nylon Short Black Knob
A video about replacing a cheap Chinese short shifter with a solid PMC Motorsport unit in a BMW E36. The author explains why the previous one failed and why the Polish-made part is worth the investment. The install includes connecting the shifter to a DSSR shift rod. The author praises the smooth, precise shifts.
PMC product: Short Shifter BMW E36 Z3 - Nylon Short Black Knob
Adapting the PMC Motorsport short shifter to a classic BMW E34. Although the part was designed for the E30, the author shows how to fit it in the 5 Series after minor modifications to the body panel. The video documents the fight with removing the old pins and the end result: a drastically shorter throw.
PMC product: Short Shifter BMW E30 E34 - Nylon Long Black Knob
Micah Diaz compares two popular chassis-mounted short shifters: the budget unit from PMC Motorsport and the high-end Kinematic Speed product. The video looks at the differences in engineering, build quality and centering systems. The author advises which one to choose depending on how the car is used.
PMC product: Short Shifter BMW E36 Z3 - Nylon Short Black Knob
A video about improving front suspension geometry on a BMW E36 with PMC Motorsport camber plates. The author shows them being fitted to coilovers. The new top mounts allow precise camber adjustment, which is key for cornering grip.
PMC product: Aluminium Camber Plates BMW E36
A video on solving a fitment issue between PMC camber plates and specific coilovers (Megan Racing) on a BMW E36. A difference in shock shaft diameter can cause a knock in the suspension. The video compares the PMC part with alternatives and shows why the right reducer bushings matter.
PMC product: Aluminium Camber Plates BMW E36