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Old 22-05-2008, 09:38 PM
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Default Alcon cover clutch limits

I'm a little confused

I ask Woodford Garage Motorsport the limits and the answer is :

385 NM torque capacity.

so how can you put 500 NM or more with this cover ???

and a personal question

there is a big difference between a 4 paddles and 6 paddles ???

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Interesting - I had a problem changing gear for a day or so and put it down the the cover... but can't offer any techie details - it has cleared now. My 4 paddle was really quite violent on and off and I had to get rolling sometimes by catching the clutch then dipping it again before releasing. My 6 paddle is less sensitive and much more manageable in traffic - though nowhere near as smooth as a standard item.
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I run an Alcon cover and have never had any probs with slip.

Would imagine my car has a high torque fig due to the fact that the boost is brought in so low but we have never measured it.
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I know that mine is 407lb torque at the wheels so must be a bit higher at the clutch. Not sure about conversion to NM though??
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I run an alcon 6 paddle clutch and h/d cover with was brought from simon at woodford a couple of years ago now and has been fine, mine recored a torque figure of 525nm which i think equates to around 400lbt and hasnt played up at all
Had to replace a clutch cable due to slight stretching
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