I wanted the added refinement of the DMF and with my mild mods, was pretty confident it would hold. I have lifted the product descriptions from 2 vendors that are very reputable. Please note that I am not attempting to give anybody bad press. Here are the descriptions off the websites:
From IDParts:
"This is the real deal: the LUK clutch and flywheel kit that came in '99.5 TDIs. Light pedal, holds more power than the OE clutch, brand new dual mass flywheel for smooth running.
This clutch kit is an ideal replacement for people with modified TDIs (chip and/or nozzles) that want to keep the pedal feel and smoothness of a dual mass flywheel at a very reasonable cost. It will fit all TDIs from 1999.5 to 2006, including MKV TDIs with 5 speed manual transmissions. It will also fit in A3 and
B4 TDIs if you want to upgrade your older car to this much smoother clutch with a dual mass flywheel."
And from Bora Parts:
"The LUK flywheel and clutch kit was OE equipment on all 1999.5 Golfs and Jetta cars until early 2000. The replacement SACHS clutches didn't clamp as well, even though they used a larger 230mm disc. The LUK therefore is an ideal replacement clutch for owners wanting more clamping strength while retaining the smoothness and lack of chatter inherent with a dual mass flywheel setup.
We tested a kit to hold 273 lb/feet of torque. If you need more we have modified kits available that hold a LOT more torque! Please contact us for details or search our website."
This clutch will fit A3,
B4, and A5 TDIs, which makes it an economical upgrade for the A5s with failing clutches. This kit is good for holding up to about 300 lbs. of torque. This kit comes complete with disc, throwout bearing, pressure plate, flywheel, alignment tool and 6 pressure plate and 6 flywheel bolts (bolts not pictured). On MK4 and MK5 cars it's recommended that you pick up the transmission stretch bolts as well.
Fits the following:
1996-1997 VW Passat TDI 5-speed
1993-2007 VW Jetta/Golf (TDI, some 1.8T 5-speed)
1998+ New Beetle TDI & 1.8T 5-speed
2000-2001 AUDI TT 1.8T 5-speed"
Here is a shot showing the backside of the DMF on the left and the stock flywheel on the right-
And here is the business end of the 1Z crankshaft-
Unless I am completely out to lunch, the DMF just is not going to work. Am I the only person to try this swap?