I love the way they engineer their plates and the fact that it comes with all the bolts and detailed instructions. Simply put, you need one! I’m going to use Domiworks for this task. At the time that I started this project, this transmission was dirt cheap, $450 USD to be exact. I ended up with the 6 cylinder version out of an ’08 335i.
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The trade-off is the bell housing is also bigger, but if you are mating one to a bigger engine, such as an LS series engine, it may be the right one for you. The V8 version typically holds more torque since they were made for the M series vehicles. There are different variants, two have bell housings for the inline 6’s and the others for the V8s. These can be found in a plethora of BMW chassis. The go-to option for front engined, rear wheel drive platforms is the GS7D36SG. If you’d like to do the same, the first thing you’ll need to do is figure out what transmission you want. The benefits are worth the extra complexity for me. With all those cons being said, I’m still putting one in my S2000. This can be rather difficult and time consuming to get into your project car but I’ll go into details on some solutions later on. The BMW system uses a transmission control unit (TCU). Well if you are familiar with BMWs, you know their electronics can be rather complicated. Earlier, we talked about how the gearbox is controlled electronically. The other big hurdle is controlling the DCT. Yes, editing means cutting up your car or getting my favorite tool, a big freaking hammer and bashing some sheet metal. It’s far wider than most transmissions, so it will need some editing to get in. That leads me to my next con the DCT gearbox is massive. Imagine trying to replace your transmission at the track while you are laying on your back, debating what made you make these poor choices in the first place.
In comparison, an S2000 transmission weighs roughly 50-lbs less. For example, the GS7D36SG gearbox out of an E92 BMW weighs around 150-lbs. It isn’t all rainbows and unicorn farts though, there are some cons to these types of swaps.
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DCT’s also have an advantage over a motorsports sequential gearbox in a key way you don’t need to install a hydraulic or pneumatic system if you want to run paddles for shifting since it’s all integrated into the transmission. The amount of research and development that goes into an OE manufactured part is truly amazing. Lastly, these gearboxes can be found in road going cars such as the E90/92 BMW 335 and M3, which means they have gone through a ton of engineering to make sure they operate correctly. Imagine being able to left foot brake every corner the amount of time you can shave adds up fast. When you are on track, though, not having to worry about downshifting and heel-toeing is a huge advantage no matter how good you are at rev matching. I know some of you ‘purists’ just threw your phone out the window because you would be losing the “driving experience,” and if that’s the case then this may not be the transmission for you. A ‘true sequential’ can be even faster, but a motorsports gearbox has a lot of negatives: cost, maintenance, and availability just to name a few.Īnother key element is the elimination of the clutch pedal. It cuts down the time that the turbo doesn’t receive exhaust gas flow, which, in layman terms, helps the engine remain in boost. This is a big deal when it comes to cars that are turbocharged. Some DCTs can shift a gear in just 40 milliseconds compared to the 500 milliseconds that a typical human takes while driving in anger.
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There are quite a few pros to a DCT compared to a traditional manual transmission. If that’s not enough for you though, Exedy does sell upgraded clutch packs. What that means for you and me is that it enables the clutch packs to handle more torque. The clutch packs are internal, instead of being external like in a manual transmission and are either ‘wet’ or ‘dry.’ Enthusiasts would be most interested in ‘wet’ gearboxes, as the clutch packs are bathed in oil to cool them down. The shifts are all electronically controlled and do not require input from the driver, but can be actuated with paddles or a lever. There are two input shafts, with one fitting inside the other. One transmission and clutch control the even numbered gears and the other controls the odd numbered gears. Imagine you have two transmissions with two separate clutches.
Let’s break down what a DCT is in the simplest way.
What’s the latest buzz in the racing community? “It’s got the shifting speed of a sequential, with the maintenance and reliability of an OEM gearbox.” That’s right, we are talking about DCT or dual-clutch transmissions! I’ll shed some light on what the heck they even are, pros, cons, and some of the parts you’ll need to put one in your race car.
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