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whats the best clutch for a rs turbo s2??

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Old May 15, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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hey guys,

whats the best clutch for a rs turbo? without breaking the bank?

also how much power can a standard good quality clutch handle?

at the mo its got a standard clutch in there which was working fine no issues really, just book the gearbox out today as i left it over winter and the core plug came out, noticed the clutch is on its last legs

so i might aswell put a clutch in there now

cheers
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Old May 15, 2011 | 10:42 PM
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why dont yiu do the job once and never worry about it again.. like just stick a proper 4 paddle clutch in it. then u wont have to worry about a clutch again for a few years.. could up the power and not worry about slipping etc... but standard ones are nice to drive i suppose. get a uprated on .. ap or just get a decent clutch from euros
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Old May 15, 2011 | 11:05 PM
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6 paddle alcon with standard pressure plate will take all te abuse you an throw at it and giv a near standard feel to the cluth they are about £180 i even know of an rs turbo with a cossie engine in it thats front wheel drive and running one of these with 350bhp/350torque
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Old May 16, 2011 | 07:08 AM
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thought the alcon type weren't for sale any more
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Old May 27, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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Old info - but still considered best advise.

https://passionford.com/forum/2015688-post16.html

Standard one is upto 200 generally (depending on torque) so if you're near standard engine-wise stick with one of those.
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