The semi-Comprehensive M60b40 into E30 swap Q&A

[FunfGan]

Man, I REALLY want to get my swap started!

[The Dark Side of Will]

"Basically, there are three models of BMW that used this clutch kit - e36 328i (all body styles), E39 528i Sedan, and Z3 2.8 Roadster. The OEM clutch kit is part #21211223602, but again, we used the Clutchmasters upgrade for the application.

Is there no aftermarket for the 530i clutch/flywheel combo?

[BruceBe]

Is there no aftermarket for the 530i clutch/flywheel combo?

Not that I could find. I poured over Sachs catalogs, and called a few aftermarket vendors.

In the end, we're pretty happy with how it worked out. Parts availability is good, and the e39 flywheel provides an upgrade path to an OBDII 4.4L engine in the future (though, I'm very interested in the hybrid engine that Garey has come up with).

-Bruce

[einarsss]

Anyone know if its possible to use the oem 325i booster+MC for the remote setup? just like the one from e32/e34 v8's.

I do not want to increase the size of my MC since my brakes are pretty good as is.

[Jean]

If you can make it fit, sure.

[Jonsku]

Anyone know if its possible to use the oem 325i booster+MC for the remote setup? just like the one from e32/e34 v8's.

I do not want to increase the size of my MC since my brakes are pretty good as is.

Umm... why would you do this? Just use the parts from V8 E32 / E34, they are smaller and better in performance (you won't end up with "too powerful" brakes)..

[einarsss]

Umm... why would you do this? Just use the parts from V8 E32 / E34, they are smaller and better in performance (you won't end up with "too powerful" brakes)..

I've tried the e32 750Mc (25mm) and the pedal was way too stiff.

The V8 stuff is not that common here in Iceland and with our currency exchange rate with € or $ is not good :( But I was wondering why no one uses the oem booster+mc since its a good combo for my brake setup.

e38 brembo 4 piston calipers @ front

[Jean]

einarsss - I am willing to ship you an e32/e34 v8 booster with it's mc and mounting bracket at cost plus actual shipping if you choose to go that route.

[einarsss]

pm'd :)

[Jonsku]

The V8 stuff is not that common here in Iceland and with our currency exchange rate with € or $ is not good :( But I was wondering why no one uses the oem booster+mc since its a good combo for my brake setup.

The problem is that the diameter on the original booster is not very good from V-engine point of view :)

[mkcman17]

where can i get the bit to remove an m60 flywheel? found one at the yard and had a mental implosion when i saw the torx was actually a 5 point.

[bmwmech1]

where can i get the bit to remove an m60 flywheel? found one at the yard and had a mental implosion when i saw the torx was actually a 5 point.

ebay or UUC... they're not cheap ~$50-60

Garey

[mkcman17]

is it a t50 or t60 bit?

[Jean]

It has to be a LONG THIN socket to clear the flywheel...that design just sucks.

[mkcman17]

i saw that autozone has long torx socket sets that have worked?