Need advice...

I need a new clutch and flywheel for my 2.1zvh its running 255bhp and 220 torque..... ive currently got an AP paddle clutch that was in when i had the 1.6 engine in but was only capable of 192 torque..... i knew it was only a matter of time before it went on me..... so i need an upgrade but not sure which brand i should be looking at????

option 1
buy an uprated AP paddle Clutch and grind down my fly wheel as its shaped like a banana at the minute, price roughly £600

option 2
have a custom made twin paddle clutch made and do the same thing with the fly wheel, price roughly £720

option 3
recondition my paddle clutch and fly wheel knowing its not gunna last, price roughly£400 (not an option really but ideal price margin)

option 4
this is where you lot can help me put a clutch and fly wheel in thats not gunna cost me an arm and leg!??? haha

I would like to put a new clutch and flywheel (not grind it down) in, but i cant justify £600-£700 to do it, but i need something that i wont have to replace in 12months time

Cheers Ben

 

What gearbox are you running, do you need a flywheel with a 36-1 trigger on the back?

 

RS turbo ib5 gearbox that its running, ive only had the car about a month so im totally new to all this..... i just know its a new clutch and flywheel i need, i only took it apart because i thought id get away with re-conning the clutch and realised its all nakerd, not sure what flywheel i need, just whatever does the job

 

yeh thats the flywheel i need!

 

Well you should be able to use a flywheel from a zetec 1.8 engine, with a 220mm clutch.

Flywheels should be easy enough to obtain then get it skimmed, then you just need the clutch. This may help reduce costs.

Also avoid a firm called techniclutch like the plague

 

been told about techniclutch, shame aswell since there the only ones with an AP Paddle at a decent price, do you recommend any other clutches?

thankyou for your help

 

I've only used standard clutches

just fitted a alcon 6 paddle in mine, (zetec turbo) but haven't finished the conversion yet

 

Part of the reason I want to but an uprated clutch in is that I'm hoping to do the ecu next year n should be pushing 350-360bhp safely so I could do to make sure the clutch is done now rather than paying twice, but I just want her back on the road ;-(

 

I would suggest having a search on here or in the rs turbo section, or speak to someone like matt lewis motorsport or burton power or some tuners, see what they advise.

 

If you going for that power, change the box now.

 

Cheers for the advice bud, I'm new to all this forum stuff so fingers crossed ill get it sorted ASAP, hopefully ill know what I'm doing over the weekend

 

There's a place called CGS Motorsport or summat like that in Leeds that will make you a clutch for a lot less than the prices you quoted. I got a 5 paddle unstrung plate for about 70 quid

 

Cheers bud, ill give them a ring