BMW Performance Clutch Kits & Parts for BMW 5 Series E39 (1996-2003)

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These heavy-duty clutch kits use aluminum lightweight flywheels with sport clutch components to give your clutch the grip and clamping force it needs to cope with high torque upgrades. Our kits were developed through racing programs by companies affiliated with our own race team - JB Racing, Sachs Sport, OS Giken, and UUC Motorwerks. JB Racing is the leader in aluminum lightweight flywheel upgrades. They are direct replacements for the stock dual-mass flywheels with steel contact surfaces and computer balanced to 14,000 RPM. JB has partnered with Sachs to spec sport/HD clutch discs and pressure plates that work seamlessly with their aluminum flywheels. The result is a clutch/flywheel upgrade package that functions a lot like the original clutch combo with near-stock levels of effort and engangement but with a much higher torque capacity. Don't let the clutch be your weak link in a highly tuned car!

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ECS Tuning Performance Flywheel & Sachs Clutch Kit - E36 E46 E34 E39 ...
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Looking to eliminate your dual-mass flywheel? Overwhelmed with all the options, but hearing complaints about so many of them with rattling or chatter from them? Problem solved. Introducing the all-new Lightweight Performance Flywheel from ECS Tuning. Engineered in-house with the enthusiast daily driver in mind, this is the perfect option for those wanting a lightweight flywheel without the annoying chatter heard from so many other options on the market. Designed to accommodate all conditions: from Sunday drives through the country, to the abuse of the track. No matter your driving style or ability, this is the flywheel and clutch kit for you.

Key Features:

Eliminates factory dual-mass flywheel for:
Crisper shifts
Improved throttle response
Improved acceleration (We measured a .4s decrease in 0-60 times on an otherwise-stock E36 328i!)
Lower replacement cost
Hardened 4140 Chromoly Steel for excellent engagement feel and wear resistance; zinc plated for corrosion resistance
Designed for use with any E34 M5 pressure plate and clutch for OE-type clutch feel
Sprung-hub clutch disc to eliminate chatter at idle and reduce driveline shock loading
Weighs in at just 16.5lbs!
SFI tested and certified to ensure safe operation under all conditions
Includes ECS performance flywheel, clutch kit with throwout bearing, pilot bearing and all flywheel and pressure plate hardware
Why is SFI testing and certification important?

The SFI Foundation, Inc. (SFI) is a non-profit organization established to issue and administer standards for the quality assurance of specialty performance and racing equipment. SFI certification indicates a flywheel has been certified using industry-standard SFI Spec 1.1 standards by an independent testing body to ensure quality of both design and materials for flywheels utilized in competitive motorsports.

Having successfully passed SFI certification, this flywheel has an individual SFI serial number found in a laser etching, and on an affixed sticker. This certification means the ECS-engineered flywheel is safe and reliable during the rigors of competitive racing; it's also safe and reliable for years and years of street use.

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BMW E39 M5 South Bend Stage 2 Daily Clutch Kit provides a powerful, durable upgrade for the E39 M5, combining exceptional torque capacity with daily drivability. Turner Motorsport offers this clutch kit, designed to handle high horsepower modifications with ease. Featuring a heavy-duty pressure plate and high metal-content organic disc, this clutch system delivers double the friction of a stock lining and a burst strength up to 12,000 RPM.

Ideal for both daily use and moderate race conditions, this Stage 2 clutch kit is rated to manage up to 440 lbs/ft of torque. The solid-hub center section is optimized for compatibility with the OE dual-mass flywheel, ensuring a smooth, reliable driving experience while maintaining a nearly stock pedal feel.

  • Heavy-Duty Pressure Plate: Increased clamp load for superior torque handling with minimal change in pedal pressure
  • High Metal-Content Organic Disc: Provides double the friction coefficient and enhances rotational strength, rated up to 12,000 RPM
  • Smooth Daily Drivability: Near-stock pedal feel, perfect for street driving and moderate racing
  • Solid-Hub Center Design: Seamlessly integrates with the OE dual-mass flywheel for optimal performance
  • Torque Capacity: Rated to manage up to 440 lbs/ft, ensuring dependable strength for modified power levels

Recommended for daily, street, and moderate race applications.

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ECS Performance Clutch and Flywheel Kit
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Lightweight flywheel and upgraded clutch kit for improved throttle response, acceleration, and clutch feel - the perfect setup for daily-driven vehicles with up to 400 Ft/lbs of torque.

This performance clutch and flywheel kit utilizes an upgraded ECS E34 M5 clutch kit with their in-house engineered flywheel to fit all M5x and S5x motors with a 5-speed transmission. By eliminating the dual-mass flywheel and replacing it with a single-mass you are able to eliminate the slack and extra weight of the flywheel for a quicker throttle response and acceleration. Their upgraded clutch kit utilizes all the best features of the original M5 clutch with an upgraded pressure plate and clutch disc, with the new clutch you have a better, more engaged clutch pedal feel, engagement, and longevity.

Whether you're replacing a worn-out clutch or upgrading for increased power handling, this E34 M5 clutch and flywheel kit offers a reliable solution for enhanced pedal feel, power capacity, and overall driving satisfaction.

Paired with a modified geometry flywheel, the E34 M5 style clutch is ideally suited for most E36, E46, and others using the same powertrain. It checks all the boxes for essential clutch replacement features. While some aftermarket options may address slipping issues and worn-out clutches, they often sacrifice pedal feel, providing little to no resistance. A soft clutch not only kills the driving experience of your BMW but also reduces confidence when pushing the car to its limits.

On the contrary, you might be in the market for an upgraded clutch to handle your modified engine/forced induction builds. You go from an OE or aftermarket clutch option that has a lackluster and soft pedal feel to the complete opposite side of the spectrum, a very stiff clutch that grabs like an on-and-off switch making the clutch a pain almost undrivable on the street resulting in your favorite car turning into your least favorite car to drive.

The E34 M5 clutch and flywheel kit balances performance with practicality, ensuring a satisfying driving experience whether you're maintaining your BMW or preparing it for increased power demands.

Kit Contents:

Single Mass Flywheel - E34 M5 Clutch Geometry
Performance Clutch Disc and Pressure plate
Throw-out Bearing
Pilot Bearing
Clutch Alignment Tool
Flywheel Bolts - Qty 8
Pressure Plate Botls - Qty 6
Clutch features:

Torque Capacity (Crankshaft):
400 Ft / Lbs
Clutch Disc:
240mm Full face, performance organic friction material with integrated copper for enhanced heat dissipation and a long component life
OE-like friction backing plate design for smooth engagement with dual-stage damping springs to reduce gear noise and driveline chatter, and for smooth engagement
Pressure Plate
Increased clamp force over OEM, rated at 1,729lbs of pressure
Flywheel features:

Eliminates factory dual mass
Improved throttle response
Improved acceleration
Hardened 4140 Chromoly Steel
Designed for use with any E34 M5 pressure plate and clutch for OE-type clutch feel
Weighs in at just 16.5lbs vs Factory Dual Mass - 25.3 lbs
SFI certified
Fitment:
1992-1999 E36 BMW 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic M3
1999-2002 E46 BMW 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 328i 328ci 330i 330ci (5-speed)
1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i M Roadster M Coupe
2003-2005 E85 BMW Z4 2.5i Z4 3.0i (5-speed)

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Lightweight flywheels have proven themselves to be a worthwhile performance enhancement. But with the quicker throttle response and horsepower improvement comes one serious drawback: flywheel chatter. Without the dual-mass flywheel's rubber isolators, a lightweight aluminum flywheel has more rattle than stock. ECS has designed this flywheel using chrom-moly steel and it weighs almost ten pounds less than the stock DMF but not as extreme as full aluminum flywheels. The steel helps dampen vibration and noise so you get near-factory refinement and most of the benefits of a lightweight flywheel: quicker throttle response, better reliability, and more power to the wheels. Zero-balanced and SFI 1.1 certified (material and design has been independently burst tested to ensure quality and safety). This flywheel requires the E34 M5 sprung hub clutch kit. Choose below from the flywheel only or a complete kit.

Modern flywheels are built with additional components that are designed to dampen and minimize vibrations from the engine and transmission. Weight has increased and reliability has decreased. With additional weight more energy is required for it to move. A lightweight flywheel does away with the dual mass design and its additional mass so 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. And with a single-mass flywheel the unreliable DMF design is eliminated.

Stock flywheel weight - 25.0lbs
ECS flywheel weight = 16.55lbs

This item fits the following BMWs:
1992-1999 E36 BMW 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic M3
1999-2002 E46 BMW 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 328i 328ci 330i 330ci (5-speed)
1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i M Roadster M Coupe
2003-2005 E85 BMW Z4 2.5i Z4 3.0i (5-speed) 

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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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BMW E46 E39 Stage 2 Daily Clutch Kit delivers a powerful yet smooth upgrade for drivers seeking enhanced performance without sacrificing daily comfort. Turner Motorsport presents this high-quality clutch kit, designed for BMW E46 and E39 models, with a heavy-duty pressure plate to handle high horsepower modifications. The organic disc material, enriched with metal content, provides double the friction coefficient of a standard clutch, ensuring maximum rotational strength up to 12,000 RPM.

This clutch kit is conservatively rated to handle up to 385 lbs/ft of torque, making it suitable for daily, street, and moderate race applications. Its solid-hub center section is perfectly compatible with the OE dual-mass flywheel, delivering a blend of strength, durability, and near-stock pedal feel.

  • Heavy-Duty Pressure Plate: Enhanced clamp load for added torque capacity with minimal change in pedal pressure
  • High Metal-Content Organic Disc: Increases friction coefficient and rotational strength, rated for up to 12,000 RPM
  • Daily Drivability: Provides near-stock pedal feel, ideal for street driving and moderate racing
  • Solid-Hub Center Design: Ensures smooth integration with the OE dual-mass flywheel
  • Torque Capacity: Conservatively rated for 385 lbs/ft of torque, handling modified power levels with ease

Recommended for daily, street, and moderate race applications.

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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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Performance Flywheel & OEM Clutch Kit
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BMW E39 M5 Stage 3 Daily Clutch Kit
For Model Years 2000-2003
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BMW E39 M5 Stage 3 Daily Clutch Kit is the ultimate upgrade for your BMW E39 M5, offering enhanced performance and durability for daily driving. This high-performance clutch kit is engineered to handle increased power and torque, providing a smooth and responsive driving experience. Designed specifically for the BMW E39 M5, it ensures a perfect fit and seamless integration with your vehicle's transmission system.

Upgrading to the Stage 3 Daily Clutch Kit is ideal for drivers seeking improved clutch engagement and longevity without sacrificing comfort. This kit is built to withstand the demands of both spirited driving and everyday use, making it the perfect choice for BMW enthusiasts.

  • Enhanced performance and durability for daily driving
  • Smooth and responsive clutch engagement
  • Handles increased power and torque
  • Perfect fit and seamless integration with BMW E39 M5
  • Built to withstand demands of spirited and everyday driving
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BMW E46 E39 Z3 Stage 2 Endurance Clutch Kit is designed for drivers who demand both precision and durability in high-performance scenarios. Developed by Turner Motorsport, this endurance clutch kit delivers seamless power transfer and quick shifts, making it ideal for both daily driving and intense racing environments. It features an SFI-approved single mass flywheel, which is highly recommended for optimal performance.

  • Engineered for durability in daily and street use with a focus on rally and endurance racing
  • Rated conservatively to handle up to 385 lbs/ft of torque, providing confidence in high-power applications
  • Precision-balanced pressure plate ensures vibration-free operation even at high RPM
  • Positive disengagement and fast shifts due to altered pressure plate fulcrum, perfect for competitive driving
  • Dual-damped disc design delivers smooth, controlled acceleration through corners, enhancing driving dynamics
  • Hybrid friction material with Feramic (Sintered Iron) on the flywheel side and high-metal organic lining on the pressure plate side offers a positive yet buffered engagement
  • High graphite content in Feramic facings adds to smoothness and longevity
  • Solid-hub center section compatible with OE dual-mass flywheel
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