BMW Drivetrain Parts for BMW 5 Series E39 (1996-2003)

E39 540i 97-03 JB Racing Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel

T#:1339

Part#: 520-150-240

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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 = 33.0lbs
JB Flywheel Weight = 13.0lbs

This item fits the following BMWs:
1997-2003 E39 BMW 540i

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GSP Rear Axle Assembly - Left/Right - E39

For vehicles with automatic transmissions only

T#:389707

Part#: NCV27504

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$ 180.99 USD

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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:

E39 BMW 540i M5

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JB Racing Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel - E39 M5

T#:16606

Part#: 520-160-240

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$ 903.00 USD

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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 = 40.0lbs
JB Flywheel Weight = 13.0lbs

This item fits the following BMWs:
1999-2003 E39 BMW M5

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GSP Rear Wheel bearing - E39, E60, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13 ...

T#:389689

Part#: 273225

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$ 59.99 USD

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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:

1997-2003 E39 BMW 525i 528i 530i 540i M5
2004-2010 E60 BMW 525i 525xi 530i 530xi 528i 528xi 528i xDrive 535i 535xi 535i xDrive 545i 550i

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GSP Front Wheel bearing & hub assembly - E39, E52

T#:389690

Part#: 274172

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$ 71.99 USD

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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:

E39 BMW 525i 528i 530i 540i

E52 BMW Z8

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GSP Rear Axle Assembly - Left - E39

T#:389718

Part#: NCV27927

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$ 158.99 USD

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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:

E39 BMW 525i 528i 530i

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GSP Rear Axle Assembly - Priced Each - E39

T#:54388485

Part#: NCV27055

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$ 198.99 USD

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When it comes to keeping your ultimate driving machine planted and putting power to the pavement, compromise isn't an option. Since 2004, GSP has been an industry leader in North American drivetrain technology, consistently beating the competition to market with the newest applications and broadest coverage.

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E39 540i 97-03 JB Racing Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel

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GSP Front Wheel bearing & hub assembly - E39, E52

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