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

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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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Clutch Slave Cylinder - E46 (Incl M3-non SMG), X3, Z4 and MZ4 ...
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T#:1309
Part#: 21526766279
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This is a replacement clutch slave cylinder, made by a high quality OEM manufacturer. Replaces 21526785966 and 21526775922.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1999-2005 E46 BMW 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 325xi 328i 328ci 330i 330ci 330xi M3 - Not for SMG
2004-2010 E83 BMW X3 2.5i X3 3.0i X3 3.0si
2003-2008 Z4 BMW Z4 2.5i Z4 3.0i Z4 3.0si Z4 M Roadster M Coupe
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Sachs Clutch Kit - E46 M3
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E46 M3 Sachs OEM Clutch Kit. Disc, Pressure Plate and Throw-out bearing. Fits manual gearbox and SMG. While you are replacing the clutch you will have easy access to many parts that are not normally easy to get to. It is a perfect time to replace those items with minimal extra labor. Below are a list of some of the items that you may want to replace.

Optional items:
Exhaust Gaskets & Hardware:
  • 11627830668 - exhaust seal ring x 2
  • 11621318568 - bolts x 4
  • 18301317898 - nuts x 4
    Transmission Seals:
  • 23127501580 - shift shaft seal
  • 23121222769 - output seal
  • 23127501328 - input seal
    Additional Clutch Parts:
  • 21511223328 - clutch pivot pin
  • 11211720310 - pilot bearing
  • 21207548052 - pressure plate bolts x 6

    Fitment:
    2001-2006 E46 M3 manual coupe, convertible
    2001-2006 E46 M3 SMG coupe, convertible
    2003-2006 E46 M3 CSL (SMG)
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    HD/Perf Street Sprung
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    T#:567299
    Part#: BM9-HDSS
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    This kit features ACT's most popular Heavy Duty pressure plate. ACT Heavy Duty pressure plates use an exclusive diaphragm design to increase clamp load, reduce deflection and maximize clutch life. All diaphragms endure a four-stage, heat-treating process for unparalleled performance. ACT pressure plates have precision cover stampings to provide rigidity and consistency. ACT spring retainers utilize wraparound spring windows and thicker retainer stampings to provide spring support, reduce stress concentrations, and increase strength and reliability.
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    BMW M3 E46 XT/Perf Street Sprung Clutch Kit BM9-XTSS
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    T#:567293
    Part#: BM9-XTSS
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    ### **BM9-XTSS Clutch Kit – Engineered for Peak Performance** The **BM9-XTSS Clutch Kit** is designed for enthusiasts who demand maximum performance and durability. Featuring an **ACT Xtreme pressure plate**, this kit delivers **higher clamp load, reduced deflection, and extended clutch life**—ideal for spirited street driving and track use. Each diaphragm undergoes a **four-stage heat-treatment process**, ensuring superior strength and longevity. **Precision cover stampings** enhance rigidity, providing a significant upgrade over stock components. Paired with **ACT’s Performance Street Disc**, this kit utilizes **steel-backed organic friction material** with **high copper content** for **better heat dissipation and burst strength**. Its **reduced marcel design** allows for **quicker, smoother shifts**, perfectly complementing the Xtreme pressure plate. Expect **quiet operation, enhanced durability, and long-term reliability**, making it a top choice for performance-driven drivers. ### **Key Features:** - **Pedal Feel:** Moderate to heavy effort, smooth engagement, and minimal gear rattle. - **Extended Lifespan:** ACT’s exclusive diaphragm design ensures longer-lasting friction material. - **Precision Engineering:** Optimized for **heat resistance, fade reduction, and maximum durability**. Upgrade your drivetrain with confidence—the **ACT BM9-XTSS Clutch Kit** is built to handle the pressure. 🚗💨
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    XACT Flywheel Streetlite - E46 M3
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    T#:567303
    Part#: 601010
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    This Streetlite flywheel is considerably lighter than stock and is the most durable flywheel offering from ACT. This is preferred for street or drag racing. ACT flywheels are serviceable and can be resurfaced with no need to purchase additional parts. Noticeably improved engine response and acceleration, OE to mild gear rattle LifeHeat-treated forging for strength and toughness, induction-hardened ring gears for maximum life One-piece construction allows less opportunity for failure and provides uniform efficient heat transfer from the clutch disc. No more warped inserts or loose ring gears CNC machined and dynamically computer balanced for smooth high RPM reliability
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    E36, E46, Z3, Z4 HD Clutch and JB Racing Flywheel Kit
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    T#:338444
    Part#: 520-010S-
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    As Used on Project E36 M3
    This lightweight aluminum flywheel w/ Heavy Duty "sprung-hub" clutch package is the best-engineered solution for the BMW E36, E46, Z3, and Z4 models. Instead of picking a clutch from another car that may or may not work at all, the engineers at JB Racing have taken all of the guess work out of this upgrade and incorporated a Sachs HD sprung hub clutch with the correct pressure plate and combined it with our most-popular aluminum lightweight flywheel. The Sachs HD clutch disc has a sprung hub to minimize noise and vibration and organic linings to give the feel and engagement of a stock clutch. Mixing and matching of the incorrect clutch, pressure plate, and flywheel components can lead to inconsistent engagement and feel -- why make your clutch feel worse?

    In addition, the Sachs HD pressure plate will clamp with greater force -- allowing approximately 350 ft-lbs of torque,which makes it an obvious upgrade from the stock clutch kit. And with the aluminum flywheel weight savings is substantial over the stock dual-mass flywheel - which allows your motor to spool up faster and transmit more HP to the ground.

    Because Sachs is an OE supplier to most German cars, replacement parts are just a phone call away. This kit uses the stock throw-out bearing (included in the price!).

    BMW Fitment/Applications:
    1992-1999 E36 3 Series 325i, 325is, 328i 328is, 323is
    1995-1999 E36 M3
    1999-2005 E46 3 Series 323i, 323Ci, 325i, 325Ci, 328i, 328Ci, 330i, 330Ci (with 5-speed transmission)
    1997-2002 Z3 Roadster/Coupe with 2.3, 2.5, 2.8 or 3.0 engine
    1998-2002 MZ3 M Roadster & M Coupe
    2003-2005 Z4 Roadster/Coupe Z4 2.5, Z4 3.0 (5-speed transmission)
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    HD/Race Sprung 6 Pad
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    T#:567300
    Part#: BM9-HDG6
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    BM9-HDG4 kit features ACT's most popular Heavy Duty pressure plate. ACT Heavy Duty pressure plates use an exclusive diaphragm design to increase clamp load, reduce deflection and maximize clutch life. All diaphragms endure a four-stage, heat-treating process for unparalleled performance. ACT pressure plates have precision cover stampings to provide rigidity and consistency. ACT's 4-pad spring-centered race disc features a spring-center to properly damp torsional vibrations for quieter operation and resist failure even under harsh conditions. ACT spring retainers utilize wraparound spring windows and thicker retainer stampings to provide spring support, reduce stress concentrations, and increase strength and reliability. With the 4-pad spring-centered race disc, engagement is harsher, but shifting is faster. ACT's 4-pad spring-centered race disc is well-suited for smaller disc sizes in smaller engines.
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    ACT Upgraded Street Performance Clutch & Single Mass Flywheel Convers...
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    Part#: BM9-HDSSKT
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    Every design is thoroughly researched and tested prior to release to guarantee their products meet and exceed the customer's expectations. Careful attention is payed to factors such as engine torque, maximum RPM, drive type (FWD, RWD, AWD), and the type of driving being done, such as street, sport, track events, racing, etc. ACT's clutch kits are competitively priced, often with  specifications greater than competitor's and at a higher quality.

    This clutch kit features a Xtreme pressure plate, an G6 racing clutch disc, and an XACT Streetlite Flywheel.

    Their Xtreme pressure plate offers a 50-120% clamp load increase, moderate to heavy pedal feel, and is recommended for high performance street and racing applications. All diaphragms went through a four stage heating process for increased strength and unparalleled performance.

    The G6 clutch disc is a sprung, 6-pad racing disc that is recommended for high horsepower street and race us and is better at handling high heat than the 4-pad disc. Its material composition is high quality, ceramic friction materials and a heavy duty torsional dampening springs that are rate for this clutch disc's size and expected uses. It has an increased torque capacity, and is better for faster shifting with its low weight and inertia. Being a racing disc, it has good durability and its ceramic composition allows for high heat tolerances. It also has a fast, aggressive engagement in comparison to standard street-use clutch discs.

    The XACT Streetlite Flywheel is their most popular flywheel as it is great for both street and drag racing. It allows your engine to rev quicker, giving you increased throttle response, and is considerably lighter than your stock flywheel thanks to its light single-mass design, all while still being very durable!

    Clutch Kit Specs:

    • Torque Rating: 465 ft/lbs
    • 52% torque capacity increase over stock!
    • Type of Disc: Street
    • 10-count spline
    • Spline Size: 1-3/8" inch
    • Flywheel Weight: 15.1 lbs
    • 1 year Warranty from retail purchase date!
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    ACT Heavy Duty Sprung 6-Pad Racing Clutch Kit - E46 M3
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    T#:552705
    Part#: BM4-HDG6
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    $ 935.00 USD
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    Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) designs, engineers and develops products by leveraging decades of track and performance street experience. Advanced CAD, FEA simulation, and CAM tools help ensure highly optimized performance, reliability, and repeatability. These key advantages are produced by combining the best engineering and design methodologies with the latest in materials and manufacturing techniques.

    ACT clutch kits stand unequaled in terms of consistent pedal feel, high torque capacity, long wear life and durability. In-house manufacturing is critical in tuning components specifically to each individual application while maintaining the predictable ACT pedal feel across the entire catalog.

    This clutch kit features a Heavy Duty pressure plate and a G6 racing clutch disc.

    The heavy duty pressure plate included offers a 20-50% clamp load increase, stock-moderate pedal feel, and heat treated diaphragms for increased strength and performance.

    Next in this kit is the G6 racing clutch disc. This disc is a sprung, 6-pad disc that is suited for high horsepower road and track style racing and is also better at handling higher heat versus the 4-pad version of this disc, the G4. The G6 pads are composed of ceramic friction materials and the disc has a chome-moly hub that is heat treated for additional strength under high load engagements. Also featured are heavy duty torsional springs that are rated for the clutch kit's expected uses. Over stock, this clutch kit has a much higher torque capacity and is better for quick shifting thanks to lower weight and inertia. Despite its ceramic racing style pads, this disc has great durability. In turn, these pads provide higher heat tolerances and faster, more aggressive clutch engagements.

    Clutch Kit Specs:

    Torque Rating: 505 ft/lbs
    83% torque capacity increase over stock!
    Type of Disc: Racing
    10-count spline
    Spline Size: 1-3/8" inch
    Disc Weight: 3.7 lbs
    Pressure Plate Weight: 11.2 lbs
    1 year Warranty from retail purchase date!

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    OEM Sachs Throwout Bearing - E39 E60 E63/E64 Z4, E46 M3
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    T#:594018
    Part#: SB60133
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    Replace your worn out throwout bearing every time you replace your clutch
    ACT Upgraded Racing Clutch Kit & Single Mass Flywheel Conversion Kit ...
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    T#:567307
    Part#: BM9-XTG6KT
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    Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) designs, engineers and develops products by leveraging decades of track and performance street experience. Advanced CAD, FEA simulation, and CAM tools help ensure highly optimized performance, reliability, and repeatability. These key advantages are produced by combining the best engineering and design methodologies with the latest in materials and manufacturing techniques.

    ACT clutch kits stand unequaled in terms of consistent pedal feel, high torque capacity, long wear life and durability. In-house manufacturing is critical in tuning components specifically to each individual application while maintaining the predictable ACT pedal feel across the entire catalog.

    This clutch kit features an Xtreme pressure plate, a G6 racing clutch disc, and an XACT Streetlite Flywheel.

    Their Xtreme pressure plate offers a 50-120% clamp load increase, moderate to heavy pedal feel, and is recommended for high performance street and racing applications. All diaphragms went through a four stage heating process for increased strength and unparalleled performance.

    The G6 clutch disc is a sprung, 6-pad racing disc that is recommended for high horsepower street and race us and is better at handling high heat than the 4-pad disc. Its material composition is high quality, ceramic friction materials and a heavy duty torsional dampening springs that are rate for this clutch disc's size and expected uses. It has an increased torque capacity, and is better for faster shifting with its low weight and inertia. Being a racing disc, it has good durability and its ceramic composition allows for high heat tolerances. It also has a fast, aggressive engagement in comparison to standard street-use clutch discs.

    The final main component is the XACT Streetlite Flywheel. This option is the most popular thanks to it versatility for street driving and drag/track style racing, its lighter weight for increased throttle response, and its single mass design.

    Clutch Kit Specs:

    • Torque Rating: 702 ft/lbs
    • 129% torque capacity increase over stock!
    • Type of Disc: Racing
    • 10-count spline
    • Spline Size: 1-3/8" inch
    • Flywheel Weight: 9.9 lbs
    • 1 year Warranty from retail purchase date!
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    Xtreme Sprung Street Performance Clutch Kit
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    T#:4126638
    Part#: BM9-XTSS - XT
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    Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) designs, engineers and develops products by leveraging decades of track and performance street experience. Advanced CAD, FEA simulation, and CAM tools help ensure highly optimized performance, reliability, and repeatability. These key advantages are produced by combining the best engineering and design methodologies with the latest in materials and manufacturing techniques.

    ACT clutch kits stand unequaled in terms of consistent pedal feel, high torque capacity, long wear life and durability. In-house manufacturing is critical in tuning components specifically to each individual application while maintaining the predictable ACT pedal feel across the entire catalog.

    This clutch kit features an Xtreme pressure plate, a Performance Street sprung clutch disc, and an XACT Streetlite Flywheel.

    Their Xtreme pressure plate offers a 50-120% clamp load increase, moderate to heavy pedal feel, and is recommended for high performance street and racing applications. All diaphragms went through a four stage heating process for increased strength and unparalleled performance.

    Next in this kit is the Performance Street clutch disc. This is the most popular sprung clutch disc and features high quality organic friction material with a high copper content for improved heat transfer and a steel backed lining for increased strength in burst load circumstances. This organic clutch disc has a significantly higher torque capacity than a stock disc but still retains a long life span and operates quietly and reliably.

     

    Clutch Kit Specs:

    • Torque Rating: 520 ft/lbs
    • 68% torque capacity increase over stock!
    • Type of Disc: Street
    • 26-count spline
    • Spline Size: 1-3/8" inch
    • Disc Weight: 3.5 lbs
    • Pressure Plate Weight: 10.7 lbs
    • 1 year Warranty from retail purchase date!
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    E46 M3 Sachs Heavy Duty (HD) Clutch Kit
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    T#:1437
    Part#: TMS1437
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    Experience longer life and less slippage with this SACHS heavy duty clutch kit, which includes their heavy puty pressure plate and heavy duty clutch disc. This clutch kit is recommended for car making significantly more horsepower than stock (forced induction, etc) using a stock flywheel. The Sachs HD pressure plate has more clamping for, for less slippage while still being streetable -- though not as forgiving on the street as a stock clutch. (THIS CLUTCH IS NOT FOR USE WITH AFTERMARKET FLYWHEELS)
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    Clutch Kit - E46 M3 (all) Factory
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    Part#: 21212282393
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    E46 M3 Sachs OEM Clutch Kit. Disc, Pressure Plate and Throw-out bearing. Fits manual gearbox and SMG. While you are replacing the clutch you will have easy access to many parts that are not normally easy to get to. It is a perfect time to replace those items with minimal extra labor. Below are a list of some of the items that you may want to replace.

    Optional items:
    Exhaust Gaskets & Hardware:
  • 11627830668 - exhaust seal ring x 2
  • 11621318568 - bolts x 4
  • 18301317898 - nuts x 4
    Transmission Seals:
  • 23127501580 - shift shaft seal
  • 23121222769 - output seal
  • 23127501328 - input seal
    Additional Clutch Parts:
  • 21511223328 - clutch pivot pin
  • 11211720310 - pilot bearing
  • 21207548052 - pressure plate bolts x 6

    Fitment:
    2001-2006 E46 M3 manual coupe, convertible
    2001-2006 E46 M3 SMG coupe, convertible
    2003-2006 E46 M3 CSL (SMG)
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    ACT XACT Prolite Clutch Flywheel
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    T#:567302
    Part#: 601015
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    The **ACT 601015 Prolite Flywheel** is ACT’s **lightest, lowest-inertia option**, designed for **quick throttle response and rapid acceleration**. Perfect for **road and rally racing**, it prioritizes **performance over drivability**. Precision-balanced for **strength, heat resistance, and rigidity**, it ensures **consistent high-rev performance**. Additionally, ACT flywheels are **fully serviceable** and can be **resurfaced without extra parts**.
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    HD/Race Sprung 4 Pad
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    T#:567301
    Part#: BM9-HDG4
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    BM9-HDG4 kit features ACT's most popular Heavy Duty pressure plate. ACT Heavy Duty pressure plates use exclusive diaphragm design to increase clamp load, reduce deflection and maximize clutch life. All diaphragms endure a four-stage, heat-treating process for unparalleled performance. ACT pressure plates have precision cover stampings to provide rigidity and consistency. ACT's 4-pad spring-centered race disc features a spring-center to properly damp torsional vibrations for quieter operation and resist failure even under harsh conditions. ACT spring retainers utilize wraparound spring windows and thicker retainer stampings to provide spring support, reduce stress concentrations, and increase strength and reliability. With the 4-pad spring-centered race disc, engagement is harsher, but shifting is faster. ACT's 4-pad spring-centered race disc is well-suited for smaller disc sizes in smaller engines.
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    Pilot Bearing BMW/Porsche
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    Part#: PB1002
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