Ireland engineering?

is it worth the 475$ that you paid?

I do. It's actually the JB Racing unit. (BTW, it's a work of art, I had regrets 'hiding it' in the engine-tranny assembly!) I went for it when I just rebuilt the motor, and wanted to put in a beefier clutch too. I like it, and the improved feel in combo with my other mods. Is it worth it? - hard to say, everyone evaluates bang-for-the-buck differently. And some don't like the feel/drivability of a lightened flywheel...

Thanks Tom, do you have an album of pictures of your 02? I aspire after it, haha, but really you have a beautiful car.

I do. It's actually the JB Racing unit. (BTW, it's a work of art, I had regrets 'hiding it' in the engine-tranny assembly!) I went for it when I just rebuilt the motor, and wanted to put in a beefier clutch too. I like it, and the improved feel in combo with my other mods. Is it worth it? - hard to say, everyone evaluates bang-for-the-buck differently. And some don't like the feel/drivability of a lightened flywheel...

Did you install the 215mm or 228mm JB unit in your 2002? I used to have an old 215 from a Korman motor but had to upgrade to the larger size when I added the turbo. Pete McHenry from Salem, NC set me up with a great clutch kit that will supposedly withstand upwards of 380 ft-lbs before slipping. Needless to say, thus far I have not had any clutch slipping issues... .. . but I am hopeful that I can get closer to those numbers!

Kurt -- Yes, I went with the 228mm flywheel. Mated to a 228 tii clutch disk and an M3 pressure plate. Lots of hold, with normal pedal feel. And the standard 323i TO bearing (5-speed conversion).

742002 - thanks for the props. No, no photo album currently.

Tom

was looking through the catalog for VAC and they offer a lightened flywheel also. No pictures or weights and theirs is $700!!

http://www.vacmotorsports.com/cgi-bin/view_item.pl?item_id=22

I found a pic of the VAC set up with a Tilton clutch pack.

http://www.skidmarkracing.net/photos/index.php?id=103

VAC's flywheel is about 3lb and i designed for 5.5" clutch.

steve k.

Kurt -- Yes, I went with the 228mm flywheel. Mated to a 228 tii clutch disk and an M3 pressure plate. Lots of hold, with normal pedal feel. And the standard 323i TO bearing (5-speed conversion).

742002 - thanks for the props. No, no photo album currently.

Tom

Awesome holding power, I was very pleased with this upgrade. Tires spin all the time but this clutch setup has never slipped.

umm....I'm going to be buying a Alum. FLywheel from them soon my my engine build. I currently have a 215mm clutch...I'm restricted to a 38/38 carb and max power I might ever see is maybe 140hp....my current motor build should only produce "maybe" 120ish.

Will 215 clutch be enough? I think so right?


since 215 is smaller/lighter it might be good idea to keep it right?

Did you install the 215mm or 228mm JB unit in your 2002? I used to have an old 215 from a Korman motor but had to upgrade to the larger size when I added the turbo. Pete McHenry from Salem, NC set me up with a great clutch kit that will supposedly withstand upwards of 380 ft-lbs before slipping. Needless to say, thus far I have not had any clutch slipping issues... .. . but I am hopeful that I can get closer to those numbers!

Info on where and how much for that clutch, mine has just about had it and I'd love something with a stock feel that can hold some HP.

Info on where and how much for that clutch, mine has just about had it and I'd love something with a stock feel that can hold some HP.

Really cannot remember the exact cost as it was purchased several years ago.

I can provide Pete McHenry's contact info via PM if you are interested. Let me know.