BMW Drivetrain Parts for BMW E46 M3 S54 (1999-2005)

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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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Rogue Engineering - Corporate Logo
T#:641617
Part#: TM
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Unlike other aftermarket mounts, the mounting plate and studs of our mounts have been Zinc-plated to prevent corrosion. Rogue Engineering Transmission Mounts are sold as a pair, and come with Grade 8 Zinc plated hardware. Rogue Engineering transmission mounts are designed with street comfort in mind while still reducing left and right movement of the transmission. By using a cylindrical shape instead of the factory hourglass like design and utilizing Neoprene rubber deflection can be significantly reduced, minimizing unwanted transmission movement while maintaining vibration dampening characteristics.
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Lemforder - Corporate Logo
T#:378218
Part#: 11812283798
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OEM Lemförder motor mounts are the perfect replacement to prevent vibrations and knocks from continuing.
IRP - Individual Racing Parts - Corporate Logo
T#:569029
Part#: IRPSS-3BCS
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IRP (Individual Race Parts) is a performance aftermarket parts company that focuses on high quality and long term reliability. The Universal Short Shifter V3 CS was developed to express their belief and compete with the much more expensive CAE Ultra Shifter, but at half the cost. The entire shifter assembly is made from all anodized aluminum and stainless steel for strength, durability, and looks. The V3 CS is a perfect replacement when looking for a shifter that gives you short, crisp, precise shifts with a 60% reduction in travel, plus a new return to center feature.
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T#:569037
Part#: IRPSS-DB
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Developed specifically for the IRP V2, V3, and V3 CS Short shifters, this Dust Boot mounts to the short shifters base to keep out dirt and noise that would normally come through the otherwise unprotected opening in your center console.
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T#:401413
Part#: IRPEGS-2
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Stock mounts are made from soft rubber and are sometimes filled with fluid to give a car the most comfortable ride possible. The soft rubber and fluid helps to reduce the total amount of vibration, noise, and harshness (NVH) that is transferred into the cabin. The problem with this is driveline slop. The stock mounts allow a lot of excess movement and increases the amount of time it takes to transfer power to the wheels.

In order to address this issue, performance mounts can be substituted to reduce the amount of slop and transfer power to the wheel quicker. Two options for this are polyurethane mounts and solid mounts.

Solid mounts are great for an immediate transfer of power but allow for a ton of noise and vibration to be felt and heard in the cabin of the vehicle. This is great for the track where there aren't any issues with excess harshness, but as a daily driver, this can become an annoying pain in the neck.

The best middle ground is Polyurethane. Polyurethane is much stiffer than rubber and gives you the much stiffer feel you may be looking for. This allows for the increase in responsiveness, but isn't so extreme that it transfers all of the sound and vibrations into the cabin. This makes it much more comfortable for daily use while still reinforcing your driveline.

Features:

  • Aluminum and Polyurethane Construction
  • 80A Durometer Rating
  • New Hardware
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T#:554020
Part#: OCT.E46.420
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One of the most satisfying upgrades you can make to your BMW is to its factory shifter mechanism. By reducing the shifter's throw, you can give your manual transmission BMW a sportier, more precise feel. However, with so many different "short shift kits" out there, how can you be sure you're making the right decision? With the introduction of the Rogue Engineering OCTANE short shift kit, the choice is now crystal clear!

Rogue Engineering refuses to compromise with "lever substitution" as a method of short shift kit development. Rather than using actual test vehicles for their products, some companies actually dig through OEM factory parts diagrams to determine which factory levers can be substituted with others. This "lever substitution" method of introducing product is unacceptable. These shift kits have been developed and perfected through years of experience in proven short shifter technology, by Co-Founder, Ben Liaw. As longtime BMW enthusiasts know, Ben was single-handedly responsible for introducing and developing the idea of affordable, BMW factory-like, short shift kits for late model BMWs (BL/SS for those young enough to remember!). 

Rogue Engineering idea of a short shift kit is not substituting levers in place of factory ones just because "they fit". Throughout the 80s until recently, BMW was notorious for using only a few specific shifter levers for their manual transmission vehicles. For other companies, making just a few "replacement levers" and offering them in place of those factory part numbers was an easy way of calling it a short shift kit. Unfortunately, for those companies, BMW started using many different part numbers making it more difficult to just "swap in a lever".

Rogue Engineering only develops it's short shift kit with test vehicles in their facility, testing numerous prototypes, offering others to test it before settling on its final design. They feel that this old school, real world testing is the best way when modifying OEM ergonomic, sensory-based controls.

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SACHS Performance - Corporate Logo
T#:1802
Part#: 883082001243
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$ 526.99 USD
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Experience longer life and less slippage with this Sachs Performance pressure plate for use with sport/racing clutch discs. This pressure plate offers more clamping power, and is recommended for cars making significantly more hp than stock (forced injection, etc) while using a stock flywheel. This is NOT for use on cars with an aftermarket flywheel (stock flywheel only).

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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GSP North America - Corporate Logo
T#:389701
Part#: NCV27516
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$ 183.99 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: 

E46 BMW M3

E85 BMW Z4M 

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IRP - Individual Racing Parts - Corporate Logo
T#:4469704
Part#: IRPSS46-MB
Ships on Dec 15, 2026
$ 110.99

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$ 95.99 USD
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Already own an IRP V2 or V3 short shifter but want a cleaner installation? This E46 Mounting plate can transform your universal-style short shifter into a direct-fit bolt-on shifter specifically for your E46! CNC milled and Anodized coated, this shifter plate is designed to allow your shifter to be upgraded to a Plug & Play style, utilizing the factory shifter mounting points for a simple and reliable install. NOTE: Does not fit BMW V3 Self Centering short shifters, only standard V2 and V3 shifters.
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IRP - Individual Racing Parts - Corporate Logo
T#:401279
Part#: IRPSS-3B
Ships on Dec 15, 2026
$ 536.99 USD
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The shifter in manual BMWs are said to provide a perfect blend of a sporty and comfortable feel. For some, this is perfect. For others that daily drive or track their BMW, they want shorter shifter travel and a much tighter feel. If you are one of these people, then we have a great option for you, the Short Shifter V3 from IRP, the successor of the V2.
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T#:389714
Part#: NCV27500
Ships in 3 Business Days
$ 178.99 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: 

E46 BMW M3

E85 BMW Z4M

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SACHS Performance - Corporate Logo
T#:393879
Part#: 883082001243KT1
Ships in 6 Business Days
$ 1,119.99 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 - Corporate Logo
T#:393880
Part#: 883082001243KT
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$ 1,146.99 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 - Corporate Logo
T#:1794
Part#: 881864999978
Ships in 6 Business Days
$ 526.99 USD
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Looking to upgrade your clutch disc? This Sachs Performance clutch disc is a great option. Allowing for higher torque and horsepower, this disc is perfect for both performance street and light to moderate track applications such as occasional endurance racing, clubsport, autocross, hill climbing and 1/4 mile racing.

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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IRP - Individual Racing Parts - Corporate Logo
T#:401261
Part#: IRPSS-2B
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$ 420.99 USD
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The shifter in manual BMWs are said to provide a perfect blend of a sporty and comfortable feel. For some, this is perfect. For others that daily drive or track their BMW, they want shorter shifter travel and a much tighter feel. If you are one of these people, then we have a great option for you, the Short Shifter V2 from IRP.
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IRP - Individual Racing Parts - Corporate Logo
T#:401414
Part#: IRPEGS-1
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$ 185.99 USD
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Stock mounts are made from soft rubber and are sometimes filled with fluid to give a car the most comfortable ride possible. The soft rubber and fluid helps to reduce the total amount of vibration, noise, and harshness (NVH) that is transferred into the cabin. The problem with this is driveline slop. The stock mounts allow a lot of excess movement and increases the amount of time it takes to transfer power to the wheels.

In order to address this issue, performance mounts can be substituted to reduce the amount of slop and transfer power to the wheel quicker. Two options for this are polyurethane mounts and solid mounts. 

The middle ground is Polyurethane. Polyurethane is much stiffer than rubber, but these still let a large amount of movement in comparison to solid mounts. These are great for sporty, aggressive street driving, but for the track are not ideal.

For the track, solid mounts are great. Solid mounts give you an immediate transfer of power, at the cost of increase NVH. This is great for the track where comfort is the least of your worries and power is all that is important.

Features:

  • Aluminum and Polyurethane Construction
  • 80A Durometer Rating
  • New Hardware
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IRP - Individual Racing Parts - Corporate Logo
T#:4469703
Part#: IRPSS46-3B
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$ 505.00 USD
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A direct-fit performance, manual short shifter that gives you the quick and easy shifts you are looking for, without breaking the bank!
Rogue Engineering - Corporate Logo
T#:54388516
Part#: RE.484.FIX
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$ 64.00 USD
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A common failure point on the BMW E46 M3 platform occurs when the side differential mounting bolt backs out, leading to stripped threads in the differential cover.

IRP - Individual Racing Parts - Corporate Logo
T#:587020
Part#: IRPDB-46MAL
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$ 151.99 USD
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These aluminum mounts are a direct replacement for the stock rubber bushings and have been lightened to remove excess weight. Using aluminum instead of rubber eliminates the "wind up" inherent in rubber mounts, and this deflection slows suspension & drivetrain response. The tradeoff is an increase in NVH. Features: Stiffens chassis/Improves stability Less wear of other components Better durability Provides better control of chassis geometry Replaces OE: 33172282484 Recommended for racing use only Includes: 2 rear aluminum bushing 1 front aluminum bushings
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T#:44461480
Part#: IRPSS-SC-3BB
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For BMW owners looking to elevate their driving experience, the IRP Short Shifter BMW V3 Self Centering - Black With Blue Button from Turner Motorsport is the ultimate choice, combining performance, style, and reliability in one premium package.
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