SO COSSIE

This is the first post for me on this site and what a site it is. well im craig and i need to get a new clutch for my Escort cosworth it running about 350bhp not shore what clutch is in it at the mow but im looking for a ap organic but not shore how much power thay will take. can some one help thanks

cossiemanden

Hi craig.
If you buy an uprated presure plate and use the other std stuff it will take about 400bhp @ max.
Tried and tested this in my old engine with 390 bhp 502nm with a great result

El Grand Tomismola

Yes - they start to feel the pain at upwards of 400 horse

cossiemanden

They can even pure smoke inside the cabin

El Grand Tomismola

Mine didn't get that bad - but I got it too hot that I could drive it any more.

AP 6 paddle with heavy duty plate has since sorted this problem, and safely handles 450 horse

SO COSSIE

Thanks for that

ECOS95

I'm aiming for 350bhp & planned to go for an AP Organic. Good to hear it will handle that & more.

SO COSSIE

Im glad i do not need to go for a paddle clutch as i had one it my 3 door was 420bhp so needed one worked grate but crap in town

Dan

Get a Hydraulic conversion done then Craig, makes a world of difference!

Mike Rainbird

iTrader: (3)

Like ALL clutches, they are rated in torque output . And the organic (like the paddle) is actually rated at 330lb ft. However, they are very conservative, as their 6 plate paddle holds 450lb ft (providing you don't launch it everywhere ).

SO COSSIE

Think john is getting a hydraulic one for his escort cosworth dan

your sig is looking good Dan

Turbo lag

I have the AP organic full clutch and with just me in the car it is fine but if I'm three up when I bang it in third, it slips often.

Dave.

PS I'm on greys with 34 psi peak on a T34

ECOS95

Does anything need to be done to the fly wheel, I've been told they can need refacing (removal of any imperfections etc).
Cheers.

graham c

iTrader: (5)

i had standerd spinner and ap pressure plate and that woz good 4 400nm

lmic

Yes Mate,

I think it should hold up to 400bhp. I know that SACHS Performance has got a very powerful organic clutch kit.