DMF to SMF Conversion Kit... Looking for advice.

[alandis333]

So, I've got a '91 318is who's clutch is on the slip n' slide. Been looking at options for when I get around to re-doing it and can't necessarily afford to hop up and do a m20 flywheel conversion and purchase/install all the clutch components I need at the moment.

I recently came across Valeo's Dual-mass to Single-mass conversion kit that is being advertised as OEM quality, and includes all the clutch components I need, plus a SMF for about $500...

My question for R3V is: Does anyone have any experience with this kit or any of Valeo's products who might be able to give me any info on the quality of their components/performance capabilities? I haven't managed to find much info or any reviews on my own...

Also, am I delusional as to the reduced cost of going this route vs. a tried and true m20 SMF conversion?
Any help given would be much appreciated!
Thanks in advance.

[alandis333]

Here's the link to the conversion kit on the Valeo site. Meant to put it in the original post.

http://www.valeoclutches.com/product/0/52161203/_/Solid_Flywheel_Conversion_Kit_-_Includes_FW

[TobyB]

Valeo supplied OEM componentry in later (E36?) BMW years- I would trust them.
I too was looking at their M42 kit, as it's not particularly expensive for what it is.

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[Ryann]

I've installed Valeo clutches in domestic and Asian cars (no BMW's)- the disks and pressure plates seem to be of decent quality but the pilot and throw out bearings are questionable. I substitute OE or Timken bearings when possible and throw the other stuff in the metal bin. Also the last one I installed was made in Mexico which is a hell of a lot better than Chinese imo.