Performance Clutch Kits for BMW E46 M3 S54 (1999-2005)

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A performance clutch kit will allow you to drive harder under increased power levels while making sure there is nothing lost to the drivetrain. If you track your vehicle or have raised the maximum horsepower through tuning or modification, chances are you will see increased benefit by installing a high performance aftermarket clutch.
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South Bend Clutch - Corporate Logo
T#:377771
Part#: K70380HDO
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$ 618.99 USD
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BMW E46 M3 Stage 2 Daily Clutch Kit is designed to deliver impressive power handling and daily drivability for modified E46 M3s. Turner Motorsport offers this high-performance clutch kit, engineered to withstand increased horsepower and torque while maintaining a near-stock pedal feel. Featuring a heavy-duty pressure plate and high metal-content organic disc, this Stage 2 clutch kit is ideal for street driving, moderate racing, and daily performance needs.

With an enhanced clamp load that doesn’t compromise pedal pressure, this clutch kit is conservatively rated to handle up to 340 lbs/ft of torque. Its solid-hub center design ensures smooth compatibility with the OE dual-mass flywheel, making it a reliable choice for E46 M3 enthusiasts looking to upgrade their clutch system for increased durability and strength.

  • Heavy-Duty Pressure Plate: Increased clamp load for enhanced torque capacity with minimal change in pedal pressure
  • High Metal-Content Organic Disc: Boosts friction coefficient and rotational strength, rated for up to 12,000 RPM burst point
  • Daily Drivability: Maintains a near-stock feel, perfect for street and moderate race applications
  • Solid-Hub Center Design: Works seamlessly with the OE dual-mass flywheel for reliable performance
  • Torque Handling: Conservatively rated to manage up to 340 lbs/ft of torque for added performance

Recommended for daily, street, and moderate race use.

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South Bend Clutch - Corporate Logo
T#:15910084
Part#: K70380HDOKT1
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$ 618.99 USD
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Enhance Your BMW's Performance with a Heavy Duty Pressure Plate

Enhance your BMW's performance with a Heavy Duty Pressure Plate, designed for high-performance modifications. This pressure plate provides an increased clamp load without significantly raising pedal pressure. The Organic disc material boasts a high metal content, doubling the co-efficient of friction compared to stock linings and reinforcing rotational strength up to a 12,000 RPM burst point. Despite its robustness, this clutch system maintains a stock feel while ensuring durability and strength.

Stage 2 Daily Clutch Kits offer:

  • Recommended for daily driving, street use, and moderate racing
  • Conservatively rated to withstand 340lbs/ft of torque
  • Equipped with a solid-hub center section for compatibility with OE dual-mass flywheel

Upgrade your BMW's performance with a Stage 2 Daily Clutch Kit, providing enhanced durability and performance while maintaining a familiar driving feel.

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South Bend Clutch - Corporate Logo
T#:26038605
Part#: K70380SSOSMF
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$ 1,104.99 USD
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Stage 3 Daily Clutch Kit for BMW

Upgrade your BMW's clutch system with this Stage 3 Daily Clutch Kit, designed for high-performance vehicles seeking OEM-like start performance. Engineered with a Race Engineered (SS) pressure plate, this kit offers a significant load increase over stage 1 and 2 pressure plates, providing enhanced durability and performance. Experience a 20%-25% increase in pedal effort, ensuring precise control during acceleration. The discs are equipped with heat-treated wear-resistant hubs, drive plates, and springs for optimal load transfer and reliable operation. The sprung centers and marcel fin on the disc deliver dual dampening effects for smooth starts, similar to OEM performance. With a Performance Organic friction material, this kit enhances torque and RPM capability while maintaining low operating temperatures to minimize wear and glazing.

  • Suitable for daily driving, spirited street, and occasional track use
  • Rated to hold up to 500lbs/ft of torque
  • Features a sprung hub clutch compatible with SouthBend Single Mass Flywheel (ES4140474)
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Sachs Performance Clutch Kit With JB Racing Flywheel
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T#:1002355
Part#: 883082001243KT5
Ships in 8 Business Days
$ 1,766.99

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$ 1,748.99 USD
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Ensure your clutch system can get the all of the power to the wheels. Stock clutch components lack the ability to transmit the full torque and horsepower loads to the wheels without suffering from increased wear and eventual clutch fade. Sachs Performance Clutch Kits are designed for sport and race applications, delivering higher torque transmission without succumbing to wear and tear and fading over extended periods of abuse.

Sachs Performance Clutch Kits include the following upgraded components:

  • Performance Pressure Plate - Increased clamping force and resistant to wear

  • Performance Clutch Disc - Allows for higher clamping force, higher torque transmission, and better clutch engagement at higher RPM’s

  • Performance Throwout Bearing - Designed for increased spring pressure and higher RPM function

These kits are available with two different clutch discs, Organic and Metallic. Organic clutch discs are perfect for both performance street and light-moderate track applications. Metallic are designed for specifically for full-time track use such as endurance racing, clubsport, autocross, hill climbing and 1/4 mile racing. Please be sure you are purchasing the kit that best fits your needs. Our sales staff can help with any questions or concerns you may have!

Sachs Performance is the racing and performance oriented selection of high quality parts from Sachs and ZF Engineering. Supplying countless brands with OE parts and offering one of the widest selection of OEM replacement parts, they are known for their exceptionally high quality products. You can purchase these performance parts with confidence, knowing they will resist heavy wear and tear for much longer than most other aftermarket options.

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Sachs Performance Clutch Kit - E46 M3
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T#:13793008
Part#: 881864999978KT
Ships in 5 Business Days
$ 1,166.99

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$ 1,153.99 USD
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Looking to upgrade your pressure plate to something that can handle a little more torque and has more clamping force? Then this is exactly what you've been looking for. Built to work for either street or track applications, Sachs Performance pressure plates are built to handle significantly more abuse than standard OE set-ups. They can be used with either organic clutch discs for a nice combination of street or track versatility or they can be used with metallic clutch discs for an aggressive clutch system specifically for full-time track application! Allowing for higher torque limits as well as quicker, sportier shifting, this Sachs Performance clutch disc is a great option for street tuning and occasional track events. Upgrade your clutch disc with confidence with this well-known, extremely reliable brand!
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South Bend Clutch - Corporate Logo
T#:377812
Part#: K70380SSDXDB
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$ 1,332.99 USD
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This clutch package is built to handle heavily modified cars and designed to function according to the specific needs of the 1/4 and 1/8 mile track. The pressure plate for this kit is SFI approved Race Cover engineered to disengage with less pedal travel shortening the shift time. Discs are a puck design, which reduces rotational mass and are assembled with all high carbon component pieces for maximum strength. The friction material used is Graphite impregnated Ceramic perfectly suited for drag racing because of its maximum friction co-efficient, rapid heat dissipation and abrupt engagement characteristics.

Stage 3 Drag/Drift Clutch Kits:

Recommended uses are drag, pulling, drifting

Conservatively rated to hold 600lbs/ft of torque

Featuring a solid-hub center section for use with an OE dual-mass flywheel

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