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BMW Drivetrain Parts for BMW X Series E53 (2000-2006)

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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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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JB Racing Single Mass Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel - 6-speed - E46 3...

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T#:3474

Part#: 520-190-240

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This is a performance replacement for BMW Part # 21207533868 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).

The JB Flywheel includes the pilot bearing mounted in the flywheel hub, just like the factory configuration.

Stock Flywheel Weight = 25.0lbs
JB Flywheel Weight = 10.5lbs

This item fits the following BMWs:
2002-2005 E46 BMW 325i 330i (with 6-speed manual transmission)

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OEM Sachs Replacement Clutch Kit - E56 X5 M54 3.0L (up to 10/2003) ...

For vehicles with production date up to 10/2003

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T#:593835

Part#: 21217528208

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Includes all basic components for a clutch replacement Sachs Part Number: K70288-03

OEM Sachs Replacement Clutch Kit - E53 X5 3.0i M54 (09/2004+) ...

For vehicles with production date from 09/2004+

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T#:594000

Part#: 21207546378

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Includes clutch disc, pressure please, and throwout bearing Replacement for part numbers: 21207546378, K70548-01

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BMW Drivetrain Parts for BMW X Series E53 (2000-2006)

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Throw Out Bearing (Sachs) for Most BMWs (see list)

JB Racing Single Mass Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel - 6-speed - E46 3...

OEM Sachs Replacement Clutch Kit - E56 X5 M54 3.0L (up to 10/2003) ...

OEM Sachs Replacement Clutch Kit - E53 X5 3.0i M54 (09/2004+) ...

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