BMW M3 E36/E46 and smaller engines Single disc 184mm Clutch Kit

BMW M3 E36/E46 and smaller engines Single disc 184mm Clutch Kit

APPLICATIONS:  - BMW E36 & E46 with engine codes: 

• M40B16
• M43B16
• M43TUB19
• M40B18
• M43B18
• M44B19
• M50B20
• M52B20
• M50B25
• M50TUB25
• M52B28
• M43TUB19
• N42B18
• M43TUB19
• N42B20
• M52TUB20
• M54TUB25
• M54B25
• M52TUB28
• M54B30
• S50B30
• S50B30US
• S50B32
• S54B32
• S54B32HP

Kit Includes

✔ 184mm / 7.25" Single-Disc Clutch (ultra-lightweight, only 2.85 kg)

✔ 184mm / 7.25" Ultralightweight Flywheel only  2.95kg

Component Features

Flywheel

• Weight: only  2.95kg

• Material: Forged CrMo steel, nitriding heat-treated

• Hardness: HRC 58–62 → over twice as hard as standard flywheels
  → Prevents wear on starter ring gear in high-compression engines

• Longevity: High surface hardness = extended service life & reliability

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Clutch Cover

• Material: Forged 6061-T6 aluminum, hard anodized

• Construction: Steel-riveted legs for near-lifetime durability. Hardened steel thrust buttons/rivets offer a smooth and durable surface for the clutch cover legs, pressure, and floater plates.

Top/Pressure & Floating Plates

• Material: Forged chromoly steel, cryogenically treated (in some applications)

Clutch Disc

• Material: Sintered friction with multiple design options

• Standard version: Three large pads

• Customization: Available on request (e.g. custom spline)

Key Features & Benefits

✔ Single-disc supports 400+ hp / 450+ Nm
(Twin-disc version rated over 1,000 hp / 1,200 Nm depending on specs)

✔ Significant weight reduction vs OEM
→ Faster acceleration
→ Better throttle response
→ Improved handling & braking

✔ Improved shifting at high RPM

✔ Long lifespan of friction components → low replacement cost

✔ Plug & Play → No modifications required

✔ Better Pedal Feel & Modulation
Stick-up adapter ensures proper alignment of the release bearing for consistent feedback

Depending on the modifications already made, an adjustment may be necessary.