Author Topic: M42 single mass VS M20 single mass conversion (Read 97604 times)

kenika65 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 10, 2008, 04:27:44 PM »

What about the e21 323i flywheel?

eric16v · « **Reply #16 on:** July 11, 2008, 06:59:30 PM »

are you saying that if you use a single mass m42 flywheel you can use the stock m42 starter and clutch kit. what if you have a/c can you use the single mass fw?

sha1234 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 11, 2008, 09:57:53 PM »

yall just jelous of my "euro" canadian non ac single mass

... it came as a shock to me when i dropped the trans and has a look at a funny little flywheel

colin86325 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 14, 2008, 09:22:58 AM »

The single mass flywheel works with the twin mass starter. The single mass flywheel uses a different clutch kit and flywheel bolts, however.

sha1234 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 15, 2008, 04:12:10 PM »

very different clutch

twin mass

single mass

disks

kenika65 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 15, 2008, 08:52:43 PM »

Lmfao that clutch was toast, hope you at least sanded the flywheel down, if not you might as well pull it apart to remove the glaze, and that pilot bearing is clearly dry.

sha1234 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 16, 2008, 08:50:58 AM »

ahhaha... the flywheel was machined... and most parts replaced for new

91_318i · « **Reply #22 on:** September 03, 2008, 09:38:44 PM »

so i just picked up my single mass flywheel and clutch.
except mine is off of a 86 325es

the flywheel weighs 24lbs and the clutch kit weighs 14lbs

but after i lighten it it should be good.

now i just need to get the 323i throw out bearing and ill be set

oh yeah and i got it for the best price FREE!!!

BadCab · « **Reply #23 on:** March 26, 2009, 05:34:56 PM »

Sorry for bringing back an old thread but i am trying to find a sprung clutch disk that will fit between an Alum M42 flywheel and M42 dual mass pressure plate.Can someone explain to me why the M42 single mass clutch disk wil not work with an M42 aluminum flywheel and M42 dual mass PP? Is there not enough room for it to spin? If they have the same spline and same dia. then as long as it fits and spins with reasonable clearance then it should work.No?
Thanks
Glen

KenC · « **Reply #24 on:** March 28, 2009, 11:18:14 AM »

Just for the record, a late model M20 starter will bolt right up... no need to change pinion gears.

redhead · « **Reply #25 on:** March 28, 2009, 10:02:10 PM »

Quote from: KenCopperwheat;69074

Just for the record, a late model M20 starter will bolt right up... no need to change pinion gears.

Which year M20 starter is considered a late model? Would you happen to have a part number for the above? Thx!

318/6 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 01, 2009, 08:39:59 PM »

Readily available M20 single-mass flywheels can easily, cheaply, and safely be taken down to 11 pounds. The starter and TOB options are easy!

Of course, there are always other flywheels that have been used with great results. It's up to you if you want to piece the assembly together.

redhead · « **Reply #27 on:** April 01, 2009, 08:46:01 PM »

So can you use a e30 325i TOB with the m20 flywheel with acceptable results?

romkasponka · « **Reply #28 on:** April 02, 2009, 11:20:37 AM »

Quote from: redhead;69256

So can you use a e30 325i TOB with the m20 flywheel with acceptable results?

Yes, but my is with e36 gearbox.

papercutout · « **Reply #29 on:** April 02, 2009, 02:12:23 PM »

Is this worth stickying btw?