Auto to manual swap info request

[Turboready]

Hi Guys, just thought it best to post here too since most guys might come I the lounge.

I know that the ti's are not as many but was surprised by not being able to find information on auto to manual swaps. It seems like everyone buy the kits but I would like to do the swap with a donor.

I thought there might be information regarding gearbox, drive shaft and other swap info documented. I am about to embark on a swap for a friend of mine and wanted to buy and use a 92 4 door 318i as a donor. Discovered the drive shaft is longer and of course the diff wont work.

Can anyone chime in of the experience they have had, mounting, problems etc?

Thanks.