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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 09:44 PM
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a std clutch for a rs turbo whats the most power you can run on them befor they break or slip thanks
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 09:47 PM
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mine started slipping at 175bhp @ 15psi.
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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ours slips on boost, its running 181bhp and 192lbft @ 13psi

ok when driving normal, but give it some and slips like fook lol
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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as above around 180bhp then the gearbox starts to go aswell
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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thanks to all
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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My was fine at :188bhp.................. Until it saw Brunters
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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Mine was ok at 200bhp @15psi
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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I reckon a brand-new one with a refaced flywheel will handle 200bhp, but thats about it. Then its time for an AP Uprated Organic!!
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 10:39 PM
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just to say im now using an AP Organic Clutch and it handles the power superbly
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 06:58 AM
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depends how you drive tbh, but generally 14psi if new

but then they dont last long so cant see the point

ap 4 paddle will handle it,,,,,,,, but they dont seem to last long either
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by b19bal
depends how you drive tbh, but generally 14psi if new

but then they dont last long so cant see the point

ap 4 paddle will handle it,,,,,,,, but they dont seem to last long either
They don't like every-day driving. That's what kills them.
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 02:58 PM
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i had a van running 204bhp with a new borg & beck clutch and a refaced flywheel and it was fine
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