advised clutch for m52 conversion

[matt86]

Hi I'm doing a m52 conversion and will be using either a m40 or 42 gearbox.

Am I right in thinking I will need a m20 2.5 clutch?

If so what's the recommended make/model, approximate price and would be grateful for the part number if anyone has it.

Cheers

Matt

[P_VIDDY]

Ideally need m20 flywheel machined down with Sachs m20 clutch and m20 starter

[DanThe]

Yep Sachs is worth the extra over any other standard clutch, get the flywheel down to about 5.5kg and your engine will rev like a scalded cat in comparison to the standard M52 clutch setup

[P_VIDDY]

Or if you can get hold of a 323i m20 flywheel it will bolt straight on

[matt86]

Thanks guys, does anyone have the part number for the sachs clutch and where is the best place to order from?

I already have a lightened m20 flywheel courtesy of Byron (maggspower) from the zone.

[matt86]

is this the one I need?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/BMW_3 ... 27d&000069

[DanThe]

Yes but beware as ECP will usually send you an LUK

[mattxr2]

I used euro and they always sent a sach clutch

Not sure if it still works but extra5 gets you 5% discount

Iv upgraded to e36 m3 but the 325 is fine for road use

[P_VIDDY]

Euro car parts have same part number for the Sachs and luk clutch so you need them to put a note to supply Sachs only

[jimmyspeed]

http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/clutch-kit

[Brianmoooore]

is this the one I need?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/BMW_3 ... 27d&000069

Exactly the same part, picked off the same shelf, by the same people, is £102.60 from CP4L, using discount code CP15LESS.
Again, be sure to specify Sachs only.

[matt86]

How does the luk compare with the Sachs, will it not last as long?

Thanks

[Keiron]

Nothing wrong with LUK oe on most cars

[Cook318IS]

Personally i'd avoid LUK. I had an LUK clutch in my m50 with an m40 'box and it began slipping in 5th on the dual carriageway after a few months. Sachs would always get my money over LUK.

[Keiron]

Had an LUK in my Audi S4 holding 500ft lb torque and that's a standard Audi part most paddle clutches arn't rated to that !
I used to sell LUK every day never had a problem with one

[DanThe]

Had an LUK in my Audi S4 holding 500ft lb torque and that's a standard Audi part most paddle clutches arn't rated to that !
I used to sell LUK every day never had a problem with one

Was it an LUK clutch designed for a 170hp M20 engine in your Audi?

[Keiron]

Had an LUK in my Audi S4 holding 500ft lb torque and that's a standard Audi part most paddle clutches arn't rated to that !
I used to sell LUK every day never had a problem with one

Was it an LUK clutch designed for a 170hp M20 engine in your Audi?

No but it wasn't designed for 500ftlb neither !