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  • KaiserRollsK
    KaiserRollsK
    KaiserRolls
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    #199

    jc43089 said:

    I love my UUC/Fidanza flywheel with e34 m5 OE clutch.  It is spendy though.

    I was looking into grip force setups on their website. They offer some "packages" with the fidanza flywheel option; or their fx racing single mass flywheels. From what I've read some use re-badged LUK clutches.

    Id rather only do this once.

    Here's a link to what some dudes on bimmerforums run and like

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/FX-STAGE-2-RACE-CLUTCH-KIT-14-4-LBS-CHROMOLY-FLYWHEEL-fits-BMW-M3-Z3-E36-S50-S52-/161702586973?vxp=mtr&hash=item25a639aa5d

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    • jc43089J
      jc43089J
      jc43089
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      #200

      The fidanza branded flywheels are made for an m3 clutch. The uuc ones are made by fidanza but machined differently for the e34 m5 clutch just an FYI.

      Sent from my potato phone

      2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
      3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
      '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

      '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

      '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
      '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
      '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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        Rowleym
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        #201

        the gripforce stage 3/4 clutches are pretty good! they definitely don't last too long, and they chatter a bit, but man they are cheap and hold power. I have no complaints. But I also would not buy one expecting to not replace it soon. 

        that being said, I would probably get a different clutch for this car, especially if you have future FI goals or something.

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        • KaiserRollsK
          KaiserRollsK
          KaiserRolls
          wrote on last edited by
          #202

          Rowleym said:

          the gripforce stage 3/4 clutches are pretty good! they definitely don't last too long, and they chatter a bit, but man they are cheap and hold power. I have no complaints. But I also would not buy one expecting to not replace it soon. 

          that being said, I would probably get a different clutch for this car, especially if you have future FI goals or something. 

          FI wouldn't happen for a while.

          How long is "not too long" ?

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            Rowleym
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            Well I'm not sure what kind of driving you are doing, but about a season of drifting would do it in. I'm not sure how often you clutch kick, but I kick a whole bunch.

            Personally if I was in your spot and wanted to drive it this summer, I would buy the cheap clutch and have fun all summer. Save up, and don't push it if it starts to slip.

            Also not sure what kinda position you are for spending money, and how much time means to you.

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            • KaiserRollsK
              KaiserRollsK
              KaiserRolls
              wrote on last edited by
              #204

              I'm a cheap asshole with no time.

              I have become the epitome of consumer

              I'm sure spirited driving will happen. But killing a clutch in a summer isn't on my bucket list

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              • DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFoot
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                #205

                I have a cheap flywheel. $150

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                • KaiserRollsK
                  KaiserRollsK
                  KaiserRolls
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                  #206

                  DrLeadFoot said:

                  I have a cheap flywheel. $150

                  What's the weight on the JB?

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                    Rowleym
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #207

                    5$ says the cheap eBay clutch will do you justice for a while.

                    I mean, how long before you can afford the clutch you want right?

                    It takes me about 2 hours to change a clutch on an e30. I couldn't imagine it being much more with a 24v swap.

                    I would rather drive the car now with a cheap clutch versus drive it next summer with a nice clutch(could still do

                    That)

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                    • DrLeadFootD
                      DrLeadFootD
                      DrLeadFoot
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                      KaiserRolls said:

                      What's the weight on the JB?

                      I think 13lbs

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                           @DrLeadFoot

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                        Rowleym
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                        #209

                        DrLeadFoot said:

                        I think 13lbs

                        that would be the same as mine. I would say its the perfect weight! I mean, I have never had a lighter chromoly one though. I tried a friends car with an alum flywheel and it was not fun.

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                        • KaiserRollsK
                          KaiserRollsK
                          KaiserRolls
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #210

                          No progress really, just put the pan on after getting a new pickup tube gasket. Also put some ngk plugs in it.

                          Just need to swap the harness from the m50 to the s50. Clean up intake manifold & put new gaskets in it. Clean up TB. Random vacuum line from fpr to intake. Random coolant line to bypass TB.

                          Then all the driveline/clutch stuff

                          Oh and a serp belt

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                          How it sits now. I bet the white gets dirty before I even put fluids in it

                          Do have a question: I've read that you need to run shorter bolts to hold the crank pulley on after removing the ac pulley. Some say they ran shorter, others did not. I cannot see anything touching something it shouldn't. For piece of mind I'll probably just get shorter bolts

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                          • DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFoot
                            wrote on last edited by
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                            Where does the small tube go? Pic of line to ICV?

                            You could tap the valve cover with a 3/4" NPT tap and run braided lines to a catch can.

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                            • KaiserRollsK
                              KaiserRollsK
                              KaiserRolls
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                              #212

                              The small tube plugs into the ICV hose that curls up into the intake manifold

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                              • DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFoot
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                                Oh yeah. I blocked that off I think.

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                                • KaiserRollsK
                                  KaiserRollsK
                                  KaiserRolls
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #214

                                  Small tube from PCV

                                  970d04d42b10835eb0b2b7fee654f5e7.jpggoes to this little nipple close to the white gasket (top of pic) on the ICV hose which goes into the intake manifold 381b412980a4eeca5bd8b485f08bb46c.jpg

                                  Large tube has those barbed connectors on the dipstick tube it can be connected to. Or I could just run it to a catch can. Instead of having it drain everywhere

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                                  • EarlE
                                    EarlE
                                    Earl
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                                    KaiserRolls said:

                                    Also installed the UHMW PS delete from condor because I was bored

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                                    • KaiserRollsK
                                      KaiserRollsK
                                      KaiserRolls
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                                      #216

                                      Earl said:

                                      Also installed the UHMW PS delete from condor because I was bored 

                                      Ultra high molecular weight vs aluminum.

                                      Green jacket, gold jacket, who gives a shit

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                                      • GunMetalGreyG
                                        GunMetalGreyG
                                        GunMetalGrey
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                                        I blocked the small hose as it doesn't really do much and will be running the large hose into a catch can, but the large one is currently vented to atmosphere.
                                        I needed shorter bolts in the timing wheel, but ended up turning the pulley into a spacer instead.

                                        ...

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                                        • KaiserRollsK
                                          KaiserRollsK
                                          KaiserRolls
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #218

                                          Earl said:

                                          Also installed the UHMW PS delete from condor because I was bored 

                                          I saw my delrin oops, so I fixed it

                                          Thx bb

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