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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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There must be someone who can advise me on what clutch set up to use on a Zetec Turbo engine thats running in a RS turbo with CTS Stage two plus box.

Is there a good quality one available that can withstand high levels of power and torque figures ???

Any help is welcomed on this matter
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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Might be worth sifting through the other thread in this section discussing clutches. Some good info in there amongst the shite!!
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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cheers fella was just having a read of that
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 12:10 PM
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gal cluthes r a cooooont aint they!!!!?


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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
Might be worth sifting through the other thread in this section discussing clutches. Some good info in there amongst the shite!!


so from reading thro other topics, is a Alcon 6 paddle the best option available?? and using what cover, AP heavy duty?

Also who can supply the Alcon clutches
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Alcon 6-Paddle and Alcon uprated cover is what I am using.

I can supply that.

Or I can supply any of the AP options.
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See here for the AP stuff.....

https://passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=174233

The Alcon is Ł350 for the 6-Paddle kit, but doesn't come with a release bearing. You need to use a Ford one.
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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kool nice one fella..........maywell be in touch with ya on it
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gal i dnt think theres anything wrong with your setup
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 06:32 PM
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what would of caused this plate to break like this after about 6wks??

or was i just unlucky in having a bad one


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Originally Posted by zetec-turbo
what would of caused this plate to break like this after about 6wks??

or was i just unlucky in having a bad one




That clutch is Fooooooked. Aside from the chunks out of it, the plates look VERY VERY blue and worn. What cover did you use with it?
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AP heavy duty cover plate
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 11:53 PM
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i would still go for the heavier ap plate - C has explained about how the paddle's work on the other thread. I will point out that blue doesn't equal bad - its heat - and u will always get that will slippage. Remeber that the alcon will take the power - but if ur using it on the road - it will wear quickly. The proper way of solving this problem is using very heavy plates with a hydrualic conversion to make it manageable.
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