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Complete Race Stage 1+ clutch kit allowing you to connect (swap / convert) a Toyota JZ 1JZ 2JZ engine with the manual 6-speed ZF GS6-53BZ transmission used in N54-powered BMWs. The kit includes a gearbox adapter plate, custom PMC Motorsport flywheel, reinforced Sachs Performance 883082.001243 clutch pressure plate (non-self-adjusting), PMC 240 mm sintered clutch disc with a 32.5x35-26N spline, as well as a steel release bearing with clutch fork and Brembo clutch slave cylinder – a complete ready-to-install kit. Maximum torque capacity of the kit is 800 Nm (590 lb⋅ft). Due to its characteristics, the kit is designed for motorsport – drift, track, and high-power turbo builds.
Planning a Toyota JZ 1JZ 2JZ engine swap in your BMW (E30, E36, E46, E34, E39, E90, E91, E92, E60, E61, E81, E82, E87)? Our adapter is a reliable solution. Replace your automatic transmission with a manual from a BMW and unlock new possibilities.
PMC Motorsport adapters not only enable automatic-to-manual conversions for Toyota JZ 1JZ 2JZ powered cars but also facilitate JZ engine swaps into BMWs and other vehicles like the Nissan (S13, S14, S15, PS13) or Mazda RX-7 / RX-8.
The aluminum gearbox adapter plate is designed to simplify transmission installation to the maximum, avoiding radical modifications like cutting off the entire bellhousing – you only need to clearance the starter motor opening. Custom flywheels dedicated to PMC Motorsport adapters are made of aluminum with a replaceable friction surface, and are inspected and balanced before shipping. The flywheel is designed for a 240 mm type pressure plate (GS5-39DZ / GS6-53DZ / BZ BMW OE). Flywheel weight: 5.4 kg (11.9 lbs), adapter plate thickness: 20 mm (0.78").
PMC Motorsport gearbox adapters are synonymous with precision and premium quality. A design process based on 3D scanning and inspection using a coordinate measuring arm ensure a perfect fit. Production on modern CNC machines guarantees ideal concentricity between the engine and transmission, which is crucial for the longevity of the drivetrain.

Our entire production facility and R&D department are located in Poland. Over 90% of our components are manufactured in-house.
The PMC Motorsport team will help you choose the right kit. And if you have any doubts during installation, we will provide technical support. You can contact us via our contact form.
Every element of our kit is available in our offer and can be purchased separately.

Thousands of manufactured adapters and satisfied customers worldwide.
PMC Motorsport adapters are used both in daily drivers and in professional motorsport builds.
From the beginning, we have focused on the quality of our parts. Every component undergoes quality control after each production stage. Every manufactured part is engraved with a serial production number.
Our quality is certified by PN-EN ISO 9001:2015.

We ship our products worldwide. Shipping costs for European Union countries (excluding islands) and the United Kingdom are calculated automatically. For countries not on the list, our team will prepare a shipping quote and add it to your order after it is placed. You will receive an email with the total cost.
NOTE: The provided shipping quote and product price do not include additional fees / customs duties that may apply depending on the destination country.
0% VAT for customers with an active European VAT number (B2B option for clients outside Poland) and for exports outside the EU.
Upon successful verification in the VIES system, we modify the order by removing the charged VAT.
| Matching engines: | Toyota JZ Toyota 1JZ 1JZ-FSE 1JZ-GE 1JZ-GTE (non VVT-i / VVT-i) Toyota 2JZ 2JZ-FSE 2JZ-GE 2JZ-GTE (non VVT-i / VVT-i) |
| Matching gearboxes: |
ZF S6-53 GS6-53BZ 6-speed ZF S6-53 GS6-53BZ HGX (THGX) BMW N54 E60 535i E9x 335i ZF S6-53 GS6-53BZ JGD (TJGD) BMW N54 E60 535i E9x 335i ZF S6-53 GS6-53BZ JGF (TJGF) BMW N54 E60 535i E9x 335i ZF S6-53 GS6-53BZ JGK (TJGK) BMW N54 E8x 135i Z4 35i ZF S6X53 GS6X53BZ HGY (THGY) BMW N54 E60 535i E9x 335i |

PMC Motorsport parts are intended for motorsport and racetrack use only.
Installation should be carried out by professionals experienced in engine swaps and vehicle modifications, in professional workshops using appropriate tools.

The installation manual contains basic guidance required to physically join the engine and transmission outside the vehicle chassis.
Depending on the specific vehicle model, additional modifications may be required, such as custom engine mounts, transmission crossmember, firewall clearance, transmission tunnel clearance, driveshaft length modifications, etc.

Our adapters are manufactured using fully recyclable materials.
To install the flywheel, you must use the flexplate (ring gear) from an automatic Toyota OE 32101-30090 or 32101-22050, along with a 4.5 mm spacer between the engine block and the flexplate, Toyota OE 32116-22020 (not included in the kit). The flywheel is bolted to the crankshaft using the included bolts, torqued to 72 Nm (53.1 lb⋅ft) with threadlocker applied. The clutch release arm from the kit must be mounted in the lower position on the release bearing (if using a two-position bearing). To install the adapter, you must use a Toyota JZ starter motor without an additional pinion shield – see the FAQ section for details.






Toyota JZ family engines: 1JZ (1JZ-FSE, 1JZ-GE, 1JZ-GTE) and 2JZ (2JZ-FSE, 2JZ-GE, 2JZ-GTE), in both VVT-i and non-VVT-i versions.
The 6-speed manual ZF GS6-53BZ from N54-powered BMWs in HGX, JGD, JGF, JGK variants (E60 535i, E9x 335i, E8x 135i, Z4 35i), and GS6X53BZ HGY.
No. The adapter is designed to avoid cutting the bellhousing – you only need to clearance/prepare an opening for the starter motor.
The flexplate (ring gear) from an automatic Toyota 1JZ / 2JZ, OE 32101-30090 or 32101-22050, and one 4.5 mm spacer between the engine block and flexplate, Toyota OE 32116-22020. You also need a Toyota JZ starter motor (see question below). These parts are not included in the kit.
Reinforced Sachs Performance 883082.001243 (88 308 200 1243) pressure plate with a 240 mm (9.45") diameter, non-self-adjusting, and a PMC 240 mm sintered clutch disc with a 32.5x35-26N spline (26 teeth) suited for the ZF GS6-53BZ gearbox. The kit is complemented by a steel release bearing with clutch fork and a Brembo clutch slave cylinder.
The maximum torque capacity of this kit is 800 Nm (590 lb⋅ft).
The Race Stage 1+ kit with a sintered disc is intended primarily for motorsport – the clutch operates harsher and less smoothly than an organic disc. For a car used mainly daily, we recommend the Stage 1 kit with a Sachs XTend clutch.
Yes. The PMC Motorsport flywheel is designed for a 240 mm BMW OE type pressure plate – from BMW M57 / M57N / M57N2 / N54 / B58 / E46 M3 or Sachs Performance 883082.001243. Custom clutches like ACT / Spec / Tanaci are also frequently used – the custom pressure plate must match the BMW OE flywheel mounting pattern (M57 / M57N / M57N2 / N54 / B58).
A Toyota JZ starter motor without an additional pinion shield. Installation depends on the adapter version:
a) Adapters manufactured up to 2022 – the starter is mounted identically to original equipment (OE);
b) Adapters manufactured from 2022 to 2025 – one of the starter mounting holes in the engine block must be drilled out to ∅12.9–13.2 mm (0.507"–0.520") to a depth of 22 mm (0.866"), then insert the sleeve provided in the AN 335-M10 kit and bolt it using an ISO 4762-M10x35 bolt;
c) Adapters manufactured from January 2025 onwards – the lower mounting hole in the starter motor must be enlarged to ∅12–13 mm and the engine block threaded to M12x1.5.
Yes. The PMC Motorsport transmission adapter plate itself is universal and fits most BMW gearboxes (applies to adapters manufactured after 2022). When converting to a ZF 8HP automatic transmission, the standard flywheel must be replaced with the PMC Motorsport 8HP torque converter adapter.
Aluminum gearbox adapter plate with mounting bolts, custom PMC Motorsport flywheel with a replaceable friction surface (5.4 kg / 11.9 lbs), crankshaft bolts, pressure plate mounting bolts, clutch fork pivot pin – a replacement for BMW OE 21 51 1 223 328 – Sachs Performance 883082.001243 clutch pressure plate, PMC 240 mm 32.5x35-26N sintered clutch disc, release module (steel release bearing with clutch fork), and Brembo clutch slave cylinder.
Both kits feature the same adapter plate, flywheel, Sachs Performance pressure plate, and sintered disc (max. 800 Nm). Race Stage 1+ additionally includes a steel release bearing with clutch fork and a Brembo clutch slave cylinder, so you don't need to source or purchase them separately.
Yes. Every element of the kit is available separately – including just the adapter plate with flywheel, without the clutch.
No. Product prices and shipping quotes do not include customs duties or import fees that may apply in the destination country.
Yes, if you are a B2B customer outside Poland with an active EU VAT number (verified via VIES) or if the order is exported outside the EU.
The manual covers mating the engine to the transmission outside the vehicle. Depending on the car, extra modifications may be required (mounts, bushings, firewall, transmission tunnel, driveshaft length). We recommend installation by professional technicians.
Please note that a lightweight rigid single-mass flywheel delivers uncompromised throttle response at the expense of factory dampening elements. This results in a more direct drivetrain connection, which may naturally increase gear noise transmission from the gearbox. This is an expected and desirable characteristic in performance vehicles resulting from a solid engine-drivetrain link.