When it comes to manufacturing aftermarket clutch kits, Clutch Masters is known for being one of the top manufacturers. Since 2002, Clutch Masters has made a name for itself in the market for manufacturing quality, high performance, durable heavy-duty, and track-ready clutches. Its high-performance clutch systems are widely known for being technologically superior to anything else on the market. With that reputation, Clutch Masters is happy to announce the new BMW flywheel and heavy-duty sprung hub OE replacement. For about a year, Clutch Masters’ engineers have been putting the pieces together to offer a factory-style replacement for the BMW DCT 7-Speed transmissions.
The engineers at Clutch Masters worked so hard to develop a new heavy-duty sprung hub carrier assembly that is the cornerstone of the DCT flywheels. If your dual-mass flywheel in your driving machine gives out and starts making unholy noises, this product by Clutch Masters is the best solution for you. These BMW flywheels by Clutch Masters cut back significantly on the rotating mass as reducing the rotating mass of the flywheel allows for increased throttle response as well as freeing up lost power. Compared to the BMW factory flywheel that utilizes a dual flywheel that helps dampen drivetrain shock and protect the expensive clutch baskets, Clutch Masters engineers ditched the dual-mass flywheel as it is a must for applications making significant power as they can be prone to failure and potentially cause significant damage.
The flywheel by Clutch Masters shifts gears in 50 milliseconds and the heavy-duty sprung hub carrier was designed specifically for the BMW DCT platform to ensure that a considerable amount of comfort is maintained while also increasing performance. Clutch Masters sprung hub allows engine harmonics and shock passing through the drivetrain to be dampened, which results in a smoother driving experience compared to a traditional solid rigid hub. With this flywheel, Clutch Masters took a different approach by dampening the flywheel itself by using their heavy-duty springs found in their high-performance clutch discs that have been proven to take a beating while also maintaining reliability.
Clutch Masters has developed 3 different DCT flywheels for the straight 6 and V8 engines that the DCT came equipped with.
- DCT-055-AL is for the one year that the DCT came in the E90 335i that utilized an 8-bolt crankshaft. This flywheel can also be used for any one who is swapping a DCT on to their earlier model year 6 cylinder BMW that uses that same 8-bolt crank. This flywheel weighs 13lbs, better than the factory one which is 28lb
Clutch Masters DCT Aluminum Flywheel BMW E90 335i 3.0L with 7-Speed DCT 2008-2009 ($1445) – BUY HERE
- DCT-795-AL is basically the same flywheel as the DCT-055-AL but has been made for all 6 cylinder BMW engines that use a 6-bolt crankshaft. These include the 135i, E92 335i, F80 M2, F80 M3, F82 M4, and Z4. This flywheel weighs 13lbs (factory weight is 28lbs for non M cars, and 18lbs for M cars.
Clutch Masters DCT Aluminum Flywheel BMW 135i | 335i | M2 | M3 | M4 | Z4 with 7-Speed DCT 2008-2019 ($1445) – BUY HERE
- DCT-148-SF is a lightweight steel flywheel designed for the V8 engines that came in the E90/E92 M3 and the F10 M5. This flywheel includes an integrated trigger on the ring gear as well. This flywheel weighs 18 lbs (depending on year of vehicle factory weight is either 27lbs or 20lbs).
Clutch Masters DCT Steel Flywheel BMW E90 M3 4.0L | F10 M5 4.4L with 7-Speed DCT 2006-2016 ($1650)- BUY HERE
Upgrading your DCT flywheel will give you peace of mind knowing that you’ve ditched the factory component that were developed for the everyday driver and are now running parts developed with a focus on performance. Clutch Masters’ sprung hub carrier was developed with versatility in mind. With so many enthusiasts out there taking a liking to the insanely fast shifting of the DCT, Clutch Masters set out to offer a sprung hub solution to all the different possible engines being utilized with these transmission swaps.
Features:
- Lightweight aluminum flywheel with upgraded HD sprung center hub.
- Allows for quicker shifts and faster revs.
- Built to OE spec to accept stock DCT clutch or an upgrade DCT clutch built to OE specifications.
Kit Includes:
- Billet 6061 Aluminum Hard Anodized Flywheel
- Heavy-Duty Sprung Hub Carrier
- Crank Bolts
Fitment :
- Fits all BMW models using the 7-Speed DCT