Matching ZF trans with clutch options

[m_dudey]

Ok still unsure about this since i haven't seen anyone confirm they are using it. Anyone out there using this combo? Just a last check before i ditch it all and go with m50 parts. Cheers.

Flywheel: m20 (325i e30)
Clutch pressure plate: e30 325i
Clutch disk: e30 325i
Throwout bearing: e30 325i
Pilot bearing: e34 525i (zf)

I'm thinking the main thing i'm unsure about is the throwout bearing.

bumping this.

I'm in the same situation. I have a G260 right now and about to replace it with the ZF.
I assume that I'll be using the ZF release fork lever?

Still planning to use the m20 flywheel, pressure plate, clutch, and starter.

Obviously I need a new pilot bearing for the ZF.

But what about the throwout bearing? Do I use the one from the ZF or the G260?
Also, which clutch slave cylinder will be appropriate?

herlsy, what was your final setup?

[Supadave]

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[Jand3rson]

I had a local machine shop do it for about $50. It came back fully cleaned and new looking. I think I had him cut it down about 6mm.

Mine was $86, but they also did a full resurfacing job on it. I had them take the mass on the backside down to about 1mm above the ring gear.

[herlsy]

I used:

ZF310
m20 Single Mass Flywheel (shaved off the backside)
m20 325i Pressure Plate, Disc, Throwout bearing
Larger inside diameter pilot bearing (from 1992 525i)

[m_dudey]

I used:

ZF310
m20 Single Mass Flywheel (shaved off the backside)
m20 325i Pressure Plate, Disc, Throwout bearing
Larger inside diameter pilot bearing (from 1992 525i)

which clutch slave cylinder?

[Jand3rson]

which clutch slave cylinder?

Whichever one goes with that trans.

[m_dudey]

Whichever one goes with that trans.

so it'd be the ZF clutch slave cylinder. but more specifically, the m3 clutch slave or the non-M clutch slave? which one will work better with the m20 clutch components?

[herlsy]

I used a clutch slave part # 21526775924

[ACHTUNG]

A bit off topic but why did you guys decide to swap the G260 for the ZF?

[herlsy]

Didn't want to mess with the trans brace/shift linkage, and came across a zf310 for cheap.

[m_dudey]

I used a clutch slave part # 21526775924

how's the clutch engagement point? right off the floor, just right, or way up high?

also, how stiff is it?