96 TI Whats a good clutch?

[robcon27]

I have a 96 318ti and am wondering what a good above stock bang for the buck clutch is to get. I have looked and there are alot to choose from but what is a good one. Also, do all 318 ti's run high RPM on the highway, Mine runs about 3500 RPM on the highway at 70ish....whats up with this?

[angel318ti]

RPMs sounds about right. For the clutch you should go with a sachs kit. really good quality and last a long time, given you dont redline every gear.

[TI-driftin]

I recently bought the sachs clutch but haven't installed it yet. Local bmw shop wants 500 to intall and i've never done one so im waiting for money or time and knowledge to do it.

[bmdubya]

i have the bently manual as well as the bmw project guide that pelican has
both are best at showing you the steps and tools you will need as well as tips
hope that help... you prolly got it done already since it was posted in September... but bump for anyone looking for clutch options cuz im having problems myself... how would i know if my ti has a dual mass flywheel or not?

[318tienthuziest2316]

Originally Posted by bmdubya

how would i know if my ti has a dual mass flywheel or not?

i do not believe that the 318ti's have a dual mass flywheel...i do however know that sedan 318 e36's do have a the dual mass...all except the M3...correct me if im wrong for im not 100% sure on the TI...for i havent gotten under there to replace my clutch yet...

[bmdubya]

thanks for the heads up... i was looking for any aftermarket flywheel thats light and reliable... i never had problems with act part when i had it on my wrx... but i can seem to find any flywheel that i can run
again thanks for the info... anymore would be greatly appreciated

[NeoPhunk]

Originally Posted by 318tienthuziest2316

i do not believe that the 318ti's have a dual mass flywheel...i do however know that sedan 318 e36's do have a the dual mass...all except the M3...correct me if im wrong for im not 100% sure on the TI...for i havent gotten under there to replace my clutch yet...

Wrong, but forgiven. All m44 engines have a dual mass flywheel standard. This includes 318's and Z3's that are 1.9L M44's.

No comment on the M3 flywheel, but 318ti's 100% for sure have a dual mass flywheel... to the tune of 27lbs =\

[bmdubya]

Originally Posted by NeoPhunk

Wrong, but forgiven. All m44 engines have a dual mass flywheel standard. This includes 318's and Z3's that are 1.9L M44's.

No comment on the M3 flywheel, but 318ti's 100% for sure have a dual mass flywheel... to the tune of 27lbs =\

wow thanks for the info
so i have to find out if my motor is a m44 or m42
is anyone running a lighter flywheel?

[tiFreak]

Originally Posted by bmdubya

wow thanks for the info
so i have to find out if my motor is a m44 or m42
is anyone running a lighter flywheel?

according to your profile, you have a 95, which would mean it's an M42, all ti's 96 and on had M44's

[NeoPhunk]

I'd love to hear some input from those using lightweight flywheels. I will be replacing my clutch this spring, and was interested in swapping to a lighter flywheel from bimmerworld.com.

Anyone used a lighter, non-dualmass flywheel in an m44/42 without excessive HP mods? Bimmerworld offers one thats 11lbs - huge difference from a 27lb dualmass. Wondering how it fairs for a semi-daily driver.

[bmdubya]

TIFREAK...the the thing that confuses me was that they did the change in motor at the end of the year and my ti was built 09/95... one guy sed it an m44 and some say it an m42... ima pull the vin and call bmw to find out what i really have

NEOPHUNK... i had one in my old wrx tranny and it was night and day... however im with on gathering info on the people who run lighter flywheels

[cooljess76]

Just key in the last 7 of your VIN on realoem.com and it will highlight which motor you have. Otherwise, give your VIN to Mallard in this thread: http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=18444

and he'll run it and post the entire build sheet for your vehicle.

[bmdubya]

jess... you are cool dood... thanks for the help and info

[cooljess76]

No prob, you could also look at your thermostat housing, if it's aluminum it's an m42, plastic it's an m44. It might even say inside the driver's door jam if your car has a 1.8L or a 1.9L? Ohyeah, and the most obvious would be if it has a post-cat o2 sensor, it's an m44 since m42's were OBD1, they only had a pre-cat.

[bmdubya]

yeah the site sed m42 so m42 it is...
now again when it comes down to ordering part for the ti... i get scared because they have so many options... ie: most sites support 6 cyl bmw parts instead of 4 cyl bmw like the ti
is there a place that sells strictly 318ti parts... i know pelican has some ti parts... i just cant find lighten flywheel and clutch combo... again all the info is greatly appreciated