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Old 01-09-2009, 04:27 PM   #1
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Default Clutch and Flywheel setup?

I have just about all the parts for my 5 speed swap except clutch and flywheel.

I am trying to go as budget as possible on this so I am thinking a stock flywheel with an OEM like clutch.

What stock flywheel should I use? I plan on getting it lightened by a machine shop, they should easily be able to take off 6-8lbs.

Sachs clutch kits seem to be very popular..what is the best, cheapest place to get the kit, ebay seems a popular option.

So far I have only spend $280 on the swap, these are the last parts I need
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Old 01-18-2009, 05:44 PM   #2
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anyone?
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What set-up did you finally go with? I am researching which set-up to use for my m50 swap.
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Old 07-30-2009, 10:53 PM   #4
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325i flywheel and a sachs oem clutch to match from ebay.
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Thanks Jeff.

Did you have the flywheel turned or just use it stock?
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you should ALWAYS have it resurfaced/turned. I paid $12.50 for the flywheel at a local junkyard, and $60 to have it resurfaced at a machine shop, looked brand new when they were done with it.
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I am debating buying a new LTW flywheel or using the one from my 325is and having it re-surfaced... How much weight do you figure was removed after machining?

Also, when you did your tranny swap, which tranny did you use? My ti has the Getrag 250, I assume the 325is has the same or similar... going to check it soon...
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No reduction in weight from resurfacing it..didn't realize it was a dual mass flywhee, not something you want to carve up and lighten. Needs to be done with very very precise tools, I had never used the machine shop before..didn't want to take a chance.

325i and ti have same manual tranny, getrag 250. That is what I used.
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I suspected as much about the trannys... I am just going to keep the ti's tranny as it has fewer miles than the 325is. A local autoX friend recommended a LTW flywheel and an M5 clutch, said it's lightning fast for shifts and a very light touch.
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many people recommend that. Cost more than my entire swap though.
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True... You are the king of the swap-on-a-budget!
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