Flywheel

[todd.prout]

Im doing a 5 speed conversion on my car and bought a 228mm clutch kit to upgrade from the 215mm. Im finding it quite hard to find a new or even refurbished 228mm flywheel and was wondering can i use the 228mm clutch kit with teh 215mm flywheel and if not does anyone know where I can get a 228mm flywheel

[BillWilliams]

They should still be available from BMW

[jimk]

Im doing a 5 speed conversion on my car and bought a 228mm clutch kit to upgrade from the 215mm. Im finding it quite hard to find a new or even refurbished 228mm flywheel and was wondering can i use the 228mm clutch kit with teh 215mm flywheel and if not does anyone know where I can get a 228mm flywheel

The locator pins are in different locations.

[Robertrob85]

If you looking for a 228mm flywheel I might have one email me for more info

[Tommy]

The locator pins are in different locations.

And that's not the biggest problem. The outer diameter is too small to install 228 clutch assy.

Tommy

[TobyB]

yeah, I have a few, if you're in the seattle area.

t

[Denis]

what cars do the flywheels specifically come from?

[visionaut]

The 228mm flywheel comes on some 2002s, some e21s, and also the first M3. Sachs is the most likely/common source for this flywheel, though JB Racing makes a pretty awesome 8lb alum flywheel in this size. (my fave).

HTH,

Tom

[achilles]

Since we're on topic of flywheels and clutches...

Is there any difference in the bell housings of the transmissions? Or can the clutch and flywheel be changed to the larger size when you do your clutch?

Would the benefits be worth it?

Cheers Chris

[Denis]

Since we're on topic of flywheels and clutches...

Is there any difference in the bell housings of the transmissions? Or can the clutch and flywheel be changed to the larger size when you do your clutch?

Would the benefits be worth it?

Cheers Chris

[M3M3]

personnally, i would not call the 228mm flywheel an upgrade. it is slightly bigger and heavier. M10's do not produce enough hp to need a larger clutch mating surface, and when they do, modern clutch materials like carbon kevlar provide that grip in a much smaller/lighter package.

[TobyB]

I'm with Marshall on this one- I don't think it matters either.

I have raced with a 215 for years, and had no problems other

than that Sachs 215 pressure plates are not suitable for racing....

t

[Guest Anonymous]

I would love one, im not in the seattle area but i will pay for shipping.. email me at toddprout@gmail.com

[TobyB]

gaaa, you were supposed to be down the street!

t

[felix_666]

Don't forget about new bolts, longer ones for the 228mm (i think).

I like the idea of the 215 for street use as I imagine it requires a little less work.