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Old Nov 24, 2022 | 12:08 AM
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Default Standard 2wd Cossie Clutch Max Power/Torques

What can the standard cossie clutch clutch hold?

I hear some may take 330 brake where others will max at 270...

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Old Nov 27, 2022 | 01:14 PM
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I think it would handle either of the bhp figures you have quoted but the question is how long would it last? When my sapphire was at stg 3 330 bhp I went for an AP organic, when I bolted a GT30 to it, 400+ bhp I went an AP six paddle, which was horrible to be honest
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Old Nov 27, 2022 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by charlie luciano
I think it would handle either of the bhp figures you have quoted but the question is how long would it last? When my sapphire was at stg 3 330 bhp I went for an AP organic, when I bolted a GT30 to it, 400+ bhp I went an AP six paddle, which was horrible to be honest
Thanks mate. I think I'll chance it and use the OEM one. Then save up for a hydraulic swap and a better clutch later. She gets babied anyway.
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Old Nov 27, 2022 | 03:14 PM
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i would have said 300 would be safe ,depending on clutch make and flywheel condition
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Old Nov 28, 2022 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by charlie luciano
I think it would handle either of the bhp figures you have quoted but the question is how long would it last? When my sapphire was at stg 3 330 bhp I went for an AP organic, when I bolted a GT30 to it, 400+ bhp I went an AP six paddle, which was horrible to be honest
Hi Charlie,I have a Helix 6 paddle clutch on my 450bhp 2wd Saff with a centre push hydraulic conversion and have found it ok. The new hydraulic clutch conversion has made a big positive difference.
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Old Nov 29, 2022 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by cossynut2
Hi Charlie,I have a Helix 6 paddle clutch on my 450bhp 2wd Saff with a centre push hydraulic conversion and have found it ok. The new hydraulic clutch conversion has made a big positive difference.
Hello Mate I didn’t have the hydraulic conversion on mine so it was the cable only, it was either on or off with no in-between which I didn’t like
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Originally Posted by charlie luciano
Hello Mate I didn’t have the hydraulic conversion on mine so it was the cable only, it was either on or off with no in-between which I didn’t like
Hi Charlie,
I think the centre push hydraulic clutch conversion is the way to go.. Years back when I still had a cable operation mine was just the same , Virtually no play at all , 1 inch or less of movement which was a nightmare in slow traffic!!! As you know the T5 is not the best for smooth gear changes so having a strong clutch which works properly is vital!!
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Originally Posted by cossynut2
Hi Charlie,
I think the centre push hydraulic clutch conversion is the way to go.. Years back when I still had a cable operation mine was just the same , Virtually no play at all , 1 inch or less of movement which was a nightmare in slow traffic!!! As you know the T5 is not the best for smooth gear changes so having a strong clutch which works properly is vital!!
yes mate I would imagine the hydraulic conversion is very good, my beast was 4x4 so I had the MT75 gearbox. I spent a load of money on the transmission in my car, diffs, beam, big tooth gear kit then the engine shit itself end of era for me, broke the car and bought a mk2 Focus rs
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