BMW M4/M3 clutch on N54

[Dreyo27]

Has anyone tried to fit the M4 Clutch/Pressure plate on an N54/N55?
It's an awsome twin disc clutch that has been prooven to hold over 700tq.
best of all they can be had CHEAP!!!
https://m.ebay.com/itm/BMW-M3-2017-...+M4+CLUTCH&LH_ItemCondition=4&_from=R40&rt=nc

I am sure m4 flywheel is required for the swap. That's where I run into the issue of being an early 8 bolt crank. If I was a 6 bolt I would have tried it already.

Looks like the first few issues we have to tackle is
1)the diameter of OEM M4 flywheel (will it line up with the sarter)
2)Will it bolt up to our crank?
If no, I am sure one of the vendors like Mfactory will make us a flywheel that adapts the 2 if there is enough interest.

3)the size of the assembly seems bigger, will it fit? (we can put the throwout bearing on the smaller peak making it sit back further, or possibly go for a slim hydrolic slave cylinder/throw out bearing.

4)most importantly, do the clutch splines line up with the tranny input shaft. because if they don't its not worth doing.

 

[gorspeed]

not this again. and who buys used clutches from wrecked cars?

 

[Dreyo27]

Let's see, the car only has 3k miles lol. Plus as you can see, there is no way it was damaged.

If you want to be a negative nelly, go to 4chan.

In the meantime for testing purposes, its perfect, unless you want to spend 3k for a new one.

 

[frontside0815]

It does not fit- we tried it here in Germany.
Transmission want go on..

But you can use my clutch which is similiar to OEM M3/4 but even better (see my thread).

 

[titium]

It does not fit- we tried it here in Germany.
Transmission want go on..

But you can use my clutch which is similiar to OEM M3/4 but even better (see my thread).

Did you try it on a 6 or 8 bolt n54? Did you use the m4 flywheel?

 

[veer90]

what's the benefit of this setup over the many aftermarket clutches out there already?

 

[The Banshee]

what's the benefit of this setup over the many aftermarket clutches out there already?

I think it’s the factory driving manners coupled with the ability to hold 700tq that makes it appealing.

 

[The Convert]

No one ever searches before posting these questions, do they?

 

[ShocknAwe]

It does not fit- we tried it here in Germany.
Transmission want go on..

But you can use my clutch which is similiar to OEM M3/4 but even better (see my thread).

Did you compare your clutch to the Motiv SST?

 

[Dreyo27]

As someone who has an Mfactory twin disc and after talking to a few people that have the Motive/Spec twin disc, I can say that once you install it, you cross that line from a daily driver to a racecar. It is as comftrable to live with on daily basis as gonorrhea.

I just removed my Mfactory Twin disc, and dropped it off to get the whole assembely balanced within 1 gram, but hopping to find a more refined solution. Also got a kevlar tranny blanket to install. Hopping it can muffle/insulate the tranny noise. I dont like having to park far away so people don't hear the crazy rattle, esspecialy at 900rpm idle with the clutch pedal pressed in.

If i have to do a DCT swap I will. Will probably be the 1st to go from 6mt-DCT lol.

 

[veer90]

I dont like having to park far away so people don't hear the crazy rattle, esspecialy at 900rpm idle with the clutch pedal pressed in.

I have a spec 3+ unsprung with mfactory smfw, at stock idle. Shit is LOUD

Except idc what other people think of the noises my car makes. The way I see it, they can either fork over the $$$$ to get 700+ whp running right on a dmfw, or they can pound sand.

 

[Torgus]

I have a spec 3+ unsprung with mfactory smfw, at stock idle. Shit is LOUD

Except idc what other people think of the noises my car makes. The way I see it, they can either fork over the $$$$ to get 700+ whp running right on a dmfw, or they can pound sand.

Why don't you raise your idle? at stock idle it sounds horrible. 1k is perfect on my 3+, no rattle with AC on in the car.

 

[Payam@BMS]

I've had spec stage 3+ and Spec twin disc. I would go twin disc 100%, it drives just like my M4 except it can hold a lot more tq.
So far I've put 820wtq to it on their base twin disc .

 

[The Convert]

As someone who has an Mfactory twin disc and after talking to a few people that have the Motive/Spec twin disc, I can say that once you install it, you cross that line from a daily driver to a racecar. It is as comftrable to live with on daily basis as gonorrhea.

I just removed my Mfactory Twin disc, and dropped it off to get the whole assembely balanced within 1 gram, but hopping to find a more refined solution. Also got a kevlar tranny blanket to install. Hopping it can muffle/insulate the tranny noise. I dont like having to park far away so people don't hear the crazy rattle, esspecialy at 900rpm idle with the clutch pedal pressed in.

If i have to do a DCT swap I will. Will probably be the 1st to go from 6mt-DCT lol.

Post what you find with the trans blanket. Only thing I'd be concerned with is it holding all the heat in and cooking the fluid.

 

[Dreyo27]

https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/609...zilU5TOnrFUuSscohftKFUmP5oIDNhRRoClN4QAvD_BwE

It goes around the bellhousing.

 

[frontside0815]

As someone who has an Mfactory twin disc and after talking to a few people that have the Motive/Spec twin disc, I can say that once you install it, you cross that line from a daily driver to a racecar. It is as comftrable to live with on daily basis as gonorrhea.

I just removed my Mfactory Twin disc, and dropped it off to get the whole assembely balanced within 1 gram, but hopping to find a more refined solution. Also got a kevlar tranny blanket to install. Hopping it can muffle/insulate the tranny noise. I dont like having to park far away so people don't hear the crazy rattle, esspecialy at 900rpm idle with the clutch pedal pressed in.

If i have to do a DCT swap I will. Will probably be the 1st to go from 6mt-DCT lol.

Read more about my clutch here: https://bmw.spoolstreet.com/threads...-clutch-n54-and-other-clutch-experience.3518/

You will have a Little bit of rattle with every smfw. But my set is as good as it can get.

 

[The Convert]

Read more about my clutch here: https://bmw.spoolstreet.com/threads...-clutch-n54-and-other-clutch-experience.3518/

You will have a Little bit of rattle with every smfw. But my set is as good as it can get.

You haven't tried any of the mfactory or spec twin options for the n54. So, saying your clutch is the best option out there is anecdotal at best.

 

[Jacobniell]

It does not fit- we tried it here in Germany.
Transmission want go on..

But you can use my clutch which is similiar to OEM M3/4 but even better (see my thread).

Where is your thread? Please provide link...

 

[dyezak]

If i have to do a DCT swap I will. Will probably be the 1st to go from 6mt-DCT lol.

You won't be the first

 

[ShocknAwe]

You won't be the first

On A N54??