BMW Drivetrain Parts for BMW 5 Series E28 (1982-1988)

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Building your perfect BMW is more than just adding horsepower and stiff suspension. Your drivetrain needs attention in order to deliver power effectively. Most BMWs feature comfortable clutch discs, heavy flywheels, long shifter throws, and open differentials. The drivetrain transmits power to the wheels, but can also be a source of power loss when it is designed for comfort rather than performance. Everything on this page will help you improve your power delivery and driving experience by providing custom Limited Slip Differentials, Short Shift Conversions, Performance Clutch Discs, Lightweight Flywheels, and anything else your BMW needs to be the perfect driving experience.

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GSP Rear Axle Assembly - E24, E28, E34
GSP Rear Axle Assembly - E24, E28, E34
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T#:389693
Part#: NCV27526
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Since established in 2004, GSP North America has positioned itself as a leading supplier of New Axles in North America.GSP’s new axle program consistently offers the best application coverage, most SKU count, and more new numbers than any other competitors. GSP’s hub assembly program was introduced to North America market in 2010 and has grown into one the most trustable programs in US market.

 

This item fits the following BMWs: 

E24 BMW 633CSi M6

E28 BMW 524td 528e 533i 535i 535is M5

E34 BMW 530i 535i 540i M5

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E24 633/635CSi/M6, E28 535i/M5 JB Racing Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel
E24 633/635CSi/M6, E28 535i/M5 JB Racing Lightweight Aluminum Flywhee...
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T#:3770
Part#: 520-080-240
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Aluminum flywheels are much lighter than the stock steel flywheel and that produces better throttle response and more available horsepower to the wheels for faster acceleration. The JB Racing aluminum flywheels are a direct replacement for the stock flywheel and work with stock clutch components for an easy upgrade with very little downside.

Modern flywheels are built with additional components and features that are designed to dampen and minimize vibrations from the engine and transmission. As a result they have become bloated in weight and that means more energy is used up just making the flywheel spin. The weight difference between an aluminum and steel flywheel is huge - sometimes more than 50% less. Without the additional mass, more energy can be diverted to where it counts most - moving the car. The flywheel and clutch is one of the first areas that engine builders address when making the rotating assembly lighter for race engines. The dampening effect is just not needed on cars that are focused on performance.

In addition to releasing more power to the wheels, the lighter flywheel allows the engine to spin more freely, which improves throttle response. Again, the difference is huge as you watch the revs build faster than before. With the engine spinning easier the power band comes up much sooner. The stock steel flywheel feels lazy in comparison. There is a driving adjustment required to get used to how much faster the engine revs but that's not really a downside.

The JB lightweight flywheel is designed to be used with a factory organic clutch - the same clutch kit that you would get from any BMW dealer. This makes replacement clutch components easy to source and inexpensive when compared to specialized racing clutches. By using the factory BMW clutch, JB has also made the whole assembly easy to live with when used on the street. The clutch behaves the same as it originally did - just with better throttle response and more power! The JB flywheel can also be rebuilt with a new clutch contact surface - you don't have to buy a new flywheel.

Aluminum flywheels are considered 'single-mass' flywheels because they do not have the same dampening designs as an original 'dual-mass' flywheel. With a single-mass design more noise and vibration may be noticeable. There are steps you can take to minimize the noise - heavier weight transmission oil and clutch discs with anti-rattle springs (sprung-hub clutch).

Stock Flywheel Weight = 22.0lbs
JB Flywheel Weight = 8.5lbs

This flywheel includes the ignition trigger wheel.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1982-1987 E23 BMW 733i 735i
1982-1989 E24 BMW 633csi 635csi M6
1985-1988 E28 BMW 535i 535is M5
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GSP Front Wheel bearing & hub assembly - E24, E28, E30
GSP Front Wheel bearing & hub assembly - E24, E28, E30
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T#:389682
Part#: 274094
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Since established in 2004, GSP North America has positioned itself as a leading supplier of New Axles in North America.GSP’s new axle program consistently offers the best application coverage, most SKU count, and more new numbers than any other competitors. GSP’s hub assembly program was introduced to North America market in 2010 and has grown into one the most trustable programs in US market.

 

This item fits the following BMWs: 

E30 BMW M3

E28 BMW 524td 528e 533i 535i 535is M5

E24 BMW 633CSi 635CSi M6

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