BMW Performance Clutch Kits & Parts for BMW 3 Series E46 (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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Throw Out Bearing (Sachs) for Most BMWs (see list)
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T#:371823
Part#: 21517521471
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Standard Throwout Bearing. Works with stock clutch/pressure plate or HD setup. Note: When you buy a standard clutch kit from us, it includes the throw-out bearing. This part is also known by a few other part#'s, including BMW Part# 21 51 1 223 366 (21511223366), BMW Part# 21 51 2 226 729 (21512226729), and Sachs part# 3151231031.

This throw out bearing fits most BMWs including:
1975-1983  E21 3 Series  - all including 320i, 323i
1975-1989  E24 6 series  including 630csi, 633csi, 635csi & E24 M6
1982-1988  E28 5 Series  (all) including 528e, 533i, 535i & E28 M5
1984-1991  E30 3 series  (all) including 318i, 318is, 325, 325e, 325es, 325i, 325is, 325ix & E30 M3
1988-1994  E32 7 Series  6 cylinder (735i, 735iL)
1989-1995  E34 5 Series  6 cylinder (525i & 535i)
1992-1999  E36 3 Series  (all) including 318i, 318is, 318ti, 325i, 325is, 323is, 328i, 328is, and E36 M3
1997-2003  E39 5 Series  6 cylinder, including 528i, 525i & 530i
1999-2005  E46 3 Series  with 5 speed, including 323i, 323Ci, 325i, 325xi, 325Ci, 328i, 328Ci, 330i, 330Ci & 330xi (**no ZHP 6 speed)
2000-2006  X5  6 cylinder / X5 3.0
1996-2002  Z3 Roadster/Coupe  including Z3 1.9, 2.3, 2.5, 2.8 and 3.0
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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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$ 58.13

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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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T#:4208
Part#: 21212282667
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$ 467.75 USD
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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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    T#:24610565
    Part#: MR-006-054
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    $ 1,699.99 USD
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    Rated for upwards of 650 ft/lbs, this multi-plate (Twin Disc) Clutch is sure to have the clamping force your E46 M3 needs. Equipped with dual 184mm ceramic discs, DKM (Der Kupplungmeister) has mastered the art of packing loads of clamping force into a small space. Kit Includes: 184mm Ceramic Clutch Discs - 2 Flywheel - 1 Pressure Plate - 1 All Hardware Throwout Bearing - 1 Clutch Alignment Tool - 1
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    T#:46478545
    Part#: 23000417164S
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    This is a single-use bolt and should be replaced every time it’s removed. Don’t let a major repair come to a halt because you’re missing the proper hardware.
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    T#:24610569
    Part#: MRX-006-005
    Special Order: No Guaranteed ETA
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    Rated for upwards of 850 ft/lbs, this multi-plate (Twin Disc) Clutch is sure to have the clamping force your E46 M3 needs. Equipped with dual 215mm ceramic discs, DKM (Der Kupplungmeister) has mastered the art of packing loads of clamping force into a small space. Kit Includes: 215mm Ceramic Clutch Discs - 2 Flywheel - 1 Pressure Plate - 1 All Hardware Throwout Bearing - 1 Clutch Alignment Tool - 1
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    OEM Sachs Replacement Clutch Kit - E39 528, E46 328, Z3 2.8
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    T#:593827
    Part#: K70281-01
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    $ 357.41 USD
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    Includes the basic compenents to replace your BMW's clutch
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    T#:40748575
    Part#: 520010240SGA
    Ships on Sep 4, 2026
    $ 868.00 USD
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    This lightened steel flywheel is specifically designed (and approved) for use in Grand-Am road racing but can also be used as a mild street upgrade if a full aluminum lightweight flywheel is not called for. The Grand-Am flywheel is 20% lighter than stock to meet the rules for the GS and ST classes.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. 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.

    In addition to releasing more power to the wheels, the lighter flywheel allows the engine to spin more freely, which improves throttle response. The engine revs much 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.

    Grand-Am approved this flywheel to be used with a factory E36 M3 clutch. This opens up a lot of clutch and pressure plate options but we typically used this with a stock Sachs OEM clutch kit. This makes replacement clutch components easy to source and inexpensive when compared to specialized racing clutches.

    Lightweight 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). In addition to the standard replacement clutches, we also sell Sachs Performance sprung hub clutches that also work with the JB flywheels.

    If being used on a 330i 6-speed or Z4 6-speed an additional pilot bearing hub is required. Select your appropriate model and transmission from the list below.

    Stock Flywheel Weight = 25.0lbs
    JB Flywheel Weight = 20.0lbs

    This item fits the following BMWs:
    2001-2002 E46 BMW 330i 330ci 5-speed
    2003-2006 E46 BMW 330i 330ci 6-speed
    2001-2006 E46 BMW M3
    1998-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 M Roadster M Coupe
    2003-2005 E85 BMW Z4 2.5i Z4 3.0i
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