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PHC's Spotlight for November: 1989-On BMW 3 Series (E30 & E36) DMR Clutch Kit +SMF

VDMR1848N

DMR Clutch Kit Including Solid Mass Flywheel

MAKE

MODEL

ENGINE SIZE

SERIES

YEAR

BMW

318i

1.8Ltr SOHC 8v

E36 Convertible, M43B18

1994-1999

BMW

318i

1.8Ltr SOHC 8v

E36 Sedan, M40B18

1991-1993

BMW

318iS

1.8Ltr DOHC 16v

E30 Coupe, M42B18

1990-1991

BMW

318iS

1.8Ltr DOHC 16v

E36 Coupe, M42B18

1992-1996

BMW

318iS

1.9Ltr DOHC 16v

E36 Coupe, M44B19

1996-1999

BMW

318iS

1.9Ltr DOHC 16v

E36 Sedan, M44B19

1997-1998

BMW

318Ti

1.9Ltr DOHC 16v

E36 Hatchback, M44B19

1996-2000

BMW

518i

1.8Ltr SOHC 8v

E34 Sedan, M40B18

1989-1994

BMW

Z3

1.9Ltr DOHC 16v

E36 Convertible, M44B19

1997-1999

 

 
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VDMR1848N is designed to replace the Original Equipment (OE) unit including the OE flywheel. This kit includes a dual mass replacement flywheel which converts the clutch system to a solid mass flywheel (SMF). Changing from a dual mass flywheel (DMF) to a solid flywheel (SMF) increases the reliability of your clutch system and allows the flywheel to be machined for longer life. However you might experience slightly more noise or vibration compared to a DMF clutch system. Designed and manufactured to replace the clutch system installed as Original Equipment, a PHC standard replacement clutch kit is the reliable choice. Each component has been thoroughly tested and developed for a specific application. This range provides a Quality Assured replacement part that will meet or exceed the requirements of the original unit. After 18 years of experience in developing and manufacturing clutch kits for OEM and Aftermarket use, PHC is the trusted source for a complete range of Clutch Kits suited to your vehicle.
 

DMR vs. DMF Flywheels


Dual Mass Flywheel Replacements (DMR) move the damping system from the flywheel to the clutch disc/plate. This returns the flywheel back to a conventional solid mass flywheel and the driveline dampening to the clutch disc.

To effectively dampen driveline noise and vibrations a multi rate (MR) clutch disc is used in DMF conversion kits (DMR). This MR clutch disc uses a torsional damper with separated first and second stage dampers. The dampener is tuned for low torque low angularity dampening as well has high toque, high angularity dampening.
 

Advantages Over a DMF

  • Increased ability to handle higher torque
  • Greater reliability
  • Better thermal dynamics
  • Cost efficient: Both on the initial purchase and ongoing with the ability to machine the flywheel

Note: as dual mass replacement/conversion (DMR) clutch kits do not as effectively dampen driveline noise or vibration an increased vibration and noise might be detectable especially at low RPMs. However, this will not damage the vehicle’s driveline.

This clutch kit comes with a parts and labour warranty period of 1 year or 20,000 kilometers (whichever occurs first).

Clutch Plate Dimensions: 215mm x 10T x 29.0mm

This kit includes:
  • Cover Assembly
  • Clutch Plate
  • Release Bearing
  • Solid Mass Flywheel (SMF)

  FULL CLUTCH KIT RANGE

PART #

DETAILS

INCLUSION

TORQUE CAPACITY

RATED

PEAK

VDMR1848N

Conversion Kit Inc SMF

Cover assembly, Clutch plate, Release bearing, SMF

Meets/Exceeds OE Specs

VDMF1848N

Clutch Kit with DMF

Cover assembly, Clutch plate, Release bearing, DMF

Meets/Exceeds OE Specs

V1848N-MR

Clutch Kit Suits PHC SMF

Cover assembly, Clutch plate, Release bearing

Meets/Exceeds OE Specs

V1848N

Clutch Kit

Cover assembly, Clutch plate, Release bearing

Meets/Exceeds OE Specs

 

 

 

 
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