Our F80 M3 is TOO POWERFUL! Upgrading the DCT Clutch Pack

We're no strangers to upgrading the DCT clutches on F10 M5's; they can start to slip them at Stage 2 power - But we've never tuned an F8x M3/M4 to the point where it slips the BMW clutches. That was until we added methanol injection and race fuel to our Stage 3 F80 M3!
With the clutch slipped and the oil overheated the only thing to do is change the clutches. Clearly we need something a bit stronger than the standard fitment.
Enter Deka Clutch Technologies and their Stage 3 clutch setup. Perhaps a little overkill for what we needed, but having tested their Stage 2 we wanted to see what their most hardcore offering was like.
These same clutches also fit the F1x M5/M6
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[@simontompkins3300]

your guys are so professional,i don't own a bmw, but if i did i don't think i would be taking it anywhere else but to you guys,

[@adnanyaseen7277]

Lol if you don’t own one then you don’t need to worry pal 🤣🤣

[@thedownshiftchannel]

This was pretty interesting to see I’d never really looked at how DCT clutches were assembled before

[@EvolveAutomotive]

We thought it would be interesting to show the process.

[@BaruKz]

This detailed video is pure professionalism. I was expecting with the moods the final VMAX event to see the differences in launching. However it will be interesting to see the Dyno results.

[@nycshelbygt500]

Awesome DCT video. Never seen one disassembled. My E9X M3 DCT failed at 170k miles...cost $14k to replace. BMW Dealerships in the US don't open the unit for repairs. Besides replacing the wet clutch, there is an internal pump. Also look for a wiring harness on the top pf the DCT....the o-ring that seals it shrinks and could start a leak. The new o-ring is thicker. BMW forces you to buy a whole new DCT if there is a serious problem. BMW says the DCT fluid is a lifetime fluid. Of course, that is crazy. Service the DCT fluid, filter, plastic pan/seal every 50k-75k miles. While dropping the DCT, replace the wear items on the driveshaft...if it is noisy (clunk). For a ZF Automatic Transmission, the plastic A/T oil pan contains an integrated oil filter. When you change the A/T fluid, you have to replace the A/T oil pan too. $$$ I bet it is the same for a DCT. Thank you, BMW!!

[@EvolveAutomotive]

A gearbox service and readaptation is well worth doing as part of maintenance for sure!

[@felixjayasuria8963]

Very informative on how to go further with mods and upgrades for our BMW's . Can't wait for another episode. 👍

[@sw2775]

Very professional work, impressed

[@SammyZChannel]

Beautifully done!!

[@setperspective]

Sad to see the f80 go but what a ride. Thanks for all the content Imran

[@bencarr79]

The tuning products and builds which you turn out are outstanding. Excellent video.

[@EvolveAutomotive]

Cheers! We have some new projects coming soon.

[@mattnycm3]

Great video as usual! 👍

[@alexrico9989]

Solid video as always guys

[@peterjackson5065]

Love these sort of videos

[@johnbmw550i]

Hash is the Man, great mechanic , he's a credit to Evolve

[@richardtrow2751]

Lovely car ,you do great work 👍

[@Tony-ec7vu]

Extremely good video thank you!

[@chaseedgren3097]

How so little likes for this video with over 10k views??!! One of the few people on KZbin actually doing things right. Keep up the great work guys 🤘

[@EvolveAutomotive]

Thanks Chase!

[@carsaddicted]

Really love all of your videos! You guys deserve 1M subscribers!

[@EvolveAutomotive]

Let's get to 100k first 😁

[@thedetailingdoctor5746]

Lovely clean gearbox fluid ❤️

[@claudioagmfilho]

Awesome video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@richardstubbings6962]

How clean is the fluid and general case cleanliness, unreal 👍🏻

[@EvolveAutomotive]

Out of all the cars in our fleet it’s probably the least used of the ‘modern’ ones 😅 but also we look after them!

[@richardstubbings6962]

@@EvolveAutomotive Whoever buys this once it’s had it’s final use will have a fantastic motor. Calvin car diaries all the way.

[@mifengx7353]

Great video.

[@silverfox81]

Great video. Really cool to see the engineering and work involved.

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Can you not bump up the line pressure on the F80's like they do on the e9x's?

[@starzx6475]

your M3 is so insane it future owner gone love it

[@waynelott8216]

I remember driving a 1990 Audi S2 coupe, it only had 220bhp, but I had great fun regardless, you don't need massive power for a car to be great fun, some cars are too powerful to exploit it all in everyday driving

[@DaveJMcGarry]

How long do you have to soak the new clutch packs for before installation into the box?

[@paulsanner7922]

Once installing the clutches baskets back in the transmission, what was the torque spec using the DCT clutch install tool?

[@adwaith_gopal]

Awesome

[@navaho5430]

Wow that a blow out clutches in the convertor, is there more clutches inside the box cheers from OZ.

[@bmatthew]

amazing car it is a beast

[@davidwong2095]

i have 2016 bmw m4 f82 dct transmision only 2,4,6 gear not moving but 1,3,5,7. is ok can you tell me what is wrong thank you.

[@SM_TheTraveller]

Amazing

[@MrDrivingFaster]

Best ///M content

[@PresidentEvil]

very cool, you would think the inner clutch would be a little bigger to make up the surface area difference compared to the outer clutch but I guess it doesn’t really matter

[@EvolveAutomotive]

Packaging constraints I assume.

[@shortfattoad7317]

That's interesting, looks like a clutch pack out of a motorcycle, done a few of those in my time. I could replace a clutch pack in about 30 mins near the end of my riding life...

[@alikhodaverdi4373]

This BMW m3 is amazing tuned

[@kamrinformosa9185]

Hi, for s ZF box could i use motul oil. Or would you suggest zf oil

[@Clinton.]

Have you guys considered doing a wavetrac differential on the M3 would it make a difference.

[@jordonfan1283]

nice Monaco Imran!

[@Noddyunplugged]

Out of curiosity, how prone to leaking/weeping is this generation’s dct plastic sump pan?

[@Newsvids.com123]

I’m on stage 2 atm m5 f10, so if I upgraded to stage 2 clutch what Bhp can I push to?

[@jafaralmusawi8680]

Great job you guys made it look easy 😂

[@JasonJoyrides]

I have a question on the adaptation reset. I have a 135i DCT and reset all adaptations when I did a transmission service a few weeks ago (fluid, filters, pan). I have been under the impression that resetting the adaptations and doing a learn-in is good for the car, but soon after I started getting a transmission overheating light on my dash. I checked the temp and it was at only 180 F. Is there a possibility that the adaptation reset was bad for it, or could this issue be completely unrelated?

[@bmva8263]

I removed the suction pump( jet pump lower peace like you did and found it broken has crack ! I have to move my car from the spot itis in now. do you think if drive 3 mile after filling the transmission full using ista would be horrible idea? Problem is I have to move my car😢😢

[@Tony-ec7vu]

Hey evolve I’m looking at doing a DCT clutch upgrade as well. I’m looking at the SSP SPEC R would you recommend them and have you done them before?

[@DSIMMS650]

What the difference between this clutch or SSP clutch?

[@million127]

Whats the reason behind changing the brand from ssp to deka ?

[@Gene88.]

More m5 content please!

[@leviborbely9727]

Are there any job positions for mechanical engineers at evolve? I've just graduated and I would really love to work for you guys!

[@plife911]

This is why people should stop complaining about the ZF. You guys are legendary btw 🙌🏻

[@EvolveAutomotive]

Yes, for big power the ZF is a much better choice!

[@bestbesto1345]

Greetings to everyone who loves mechanics 👍

[@Sasa9464]

So what is the max hp/nm the stock clutch can run safely with? Thanks

[@jimmymccain4580]

More than you will ever tune it to.

[@jondjemal1935]

Hi guys . Would the normal clutch be OK running 720bhp. Also you gave me the name last time where to r Drag race my m4. Could I have it again please. Also 1 more question what mods do you offer for stability currently she is at 585 bhp and 720 pounds of torque I do have traction problems but I've mapped her so in 3rd gear I get full power. I will hot the like button because I've asked so many questions. Thank you

[@tudorionescu1292]

Wait so the m5 f10 clutches will fit my m2comp? I can get them fpr reallly cheap from scrapyard😂

[@aksolartechnologieskriskan6668]

Hey thanks for the detailed video and love all the work you guys are doing. I have my e92 335i that I would love to do the same clutches so I wanted to ask if they do clutches for zf6 normal automatic Thank you

[@EvolveAutomotive]

Hi, a ZF6 speed does not have a clutch. It is a torque converter based transmission.

[@jonty4664]

👍🏻🤜🏽✌🏻lovely motor

[@yusufdomun303]

Need to drag race this beemer again

[@imfuctifino]

Interesting video, never seen a clutch pack disassembled before. You were selling the car prior to this.. Would the new owner of got the new clutch replaced as part of the sale if you had of sold it when you put it up several months ago I wonder 🤔. Maybe potential punters dodged a bullet back then. Nice to know its been done.. Price still the same?

[@EvolveAutomotive]

Wow. of course we would have changed it anyway as it was slipping. Too many people making Assumptions out here. Price is £65k.

[@imfuctifino]

@@EvolveAutomotive just an observation is all 👍. Surprised its not sold tbf.. Lot of car for the money

[@richardpowell723]

👍

[@Crazycrazy212]

After replaced on stock clutches also have to drive normal for 300/400 miles and readapt clutch again ?

[@EvolveAutomotive]

Yes

[@DabblingDibbler]

Did you guys hear the cross threading? 😂

[@chaoschen9661]

Love the content guys, can I ask why you chose to go with Deka rather than Dodson or SSP clutches?

[@EvolveAutomotive]

Variety of reasons, we’ve used SSP clutches before with good success also

[@chaoschen9661]

@@EvolveAutomotive Could you list a few reasons? Do they clank like the Dodsons going into reverse and 1st gear? Only asking as I'm looking to build a big powered F80 comp with Kratos turbos, would love your recommendation on which clutch to go with :) (Not sure if the stage 2 would clank as you've installed the stage 3)

[@EvolveAutomotive]

The Deka are the closest to OEM action that we have found whilst still being able to hold the torque numbers and it what we would go with in your case. If worried about NVH from the gearbox go for a Stage 2 clutch and let your tuner know what your torque limit is. If wanting all out power and you’re worried your setup might be able to produce more than a Stage 2 clutch can take go for Stage 3. A Stage 2 would have been fine for our usage but we wanted to test the Stage 3.

[@chaoschen9661]

@@EvolveAutomotive Awesome, thank you so much for the info and getting back to me :) Keep up the amazing content

[@albertkigotho8065]

Good work.......i hope it destroy cars in carwow after this upgrade

[@kabelonamane9914]

Now I need an F80 😭🙏

[@Jokestbh]

“On this” it’s called a friction plate mate! You obviously just do the office work 😂

[@antoniop1968]

Are there any shops in the US that you would send an American in Texas, M3 owner and fan of Evovle?

[@EvolveAutomotive]

Reach out to RK Autowerks, they might not do M3 but may be able to point you in the right direction.

[@wandilemthembu2164]

My dream job 💜😢

[@dimmacommunication]

So with new turbine and standard fuel they wouldn't slip ?

[@EvolveAutomotive]

Race fuel and adding methanol took us beyond the torque limit of the stock clutches.

[@rushgush]

just get an m6 and be done with it 😎

[@mohamedyasinarakkal5130]

Swap the engine for the 4.4 twin Turbo V8 in the F90

[@Cyapow]

When you say its coming to the end of life with this car what do you do with it then? I'm guessing you mean no more video content on it. Should do a giveaway to a subscriber ;) haha

[@EvolveAutomotive]

We sell the car, and use the money and space for something new!

[@Cyapow]

@@EvolveAutomotive where do you sell them? Probably out of my price range but would like to see what cars you have for sale

[@EvolveAutomotive]

We generally list them on our social media or sell them to someone who is interested. Please email [e-mail] if you are genuinely interested but fair to say this won’t be a cheap car

[@Zaynite]

Glasses like gok wan

[@EvolveAutomotive]

The man knows style 🙌🏻

[@by-yv8fd]

Isnt the car for sale

[@EvolveAutomotive]

It is.

[@AMAPIANO_FADE]

Where is the M5 Imran

[@EvolveAutomotive]

Where it normally is. Either at work or being used as my family car 🤷

[@adnanyaseen7277]

I didn’t call you baldy… baldy 😅

[@georget7763]

You need a tan 🙃

[@djon9hotmailcom]

Seems pointless to rate a clutch to 1400NM when the stock baskets does not hold up that much torque. 1000Nm @ wheel was enough to brake the stock basket...

[@EvolveAutomotive]

Deka make uprated baskets also for those that need it.

[@thatsRefraze]

Imran looks like a bearded egg

[@EvolveAutomotive]

I see you’ve used your keen eye to notice he’s bald there, most people can’t tell and think he has a full head of hair.

[@KipacWF]

Ye ye, but, is it me or is that seatbelt twisted 🤔

[@Jokestbh]

Cannot take you seriously with those glasses and slap head lol 🤓

[@EvolveAutomotive]

Good job thousands of others do eh Bobby

[@selespeed3]

What a tacky cheapo looking car you’ve made it into.

[@pienaarkoot]

@ZeroTo60Tube