PassionFord - Ford Focus, Escort & RS Forum Discussion

Notices
Ford Escort RS Turbo This forum is for discussion of all things pertaining to the Ford Escort Rs Turbo Series 1 and 2.

Strong clutch for rs turbo

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-12-2012, 04:23 PM
  #1  
Hansenturbo
Advanced PassionFord User
Thread Starter
 
Hansenturbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: denmark +500 post
Posts: 1,899
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Strong clutch for rs turbo
Hi
i am looking for a new paddle clutch for my rst and found this
:http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?a=...-3-Clutch-Kit#

has anyone tried this clutch?
Hansenturbo is offline  
Reply Like
Old 08-12-2012, 05:58 PM
  #2  
zvh
Regular Contributor
 
zvh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 332
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default
the only one im aware off thats ever ever lasted on my car is an alcon 6 paddle and there nla
zvh is offline  
Reply Like
Old 08-12-2012, 06:09 PM
  #3  
zvh
Regular Contributor
 
zvh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 332
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default
i found the ap racing 4 padle super dooper clutch lasted 1 year dead at 286bhp and fell to bits when it went
zvh is offline  
Reply Like
Old 08-12-2012, 06:53 PM
  #4  
studabear
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
studabear's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: at home
Posts: 8,347
Received 206 Likes on 193 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by zvh
the only one im aware off thats ever ever lasted on my car is an alcon 6 paddle and there nla
What pressure plate did you run with the alcon 6 paddle, I've got a brand new alcon 6 paddle plate to use with my zt.
studabear is offline  
Reply Like
Old 08-12-2012, 07:25 PM
  #5  
Hansenturbo
Advanced PassionFord User
Thread Starter
 
Hansenturbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: denmark +500 post
Posts: 1,899
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by zvh
i found the ap racing 4 padle super dooper clutch lasted 1 year dead at 286bhp and fell to bits when it went
i have also been thrue a few off these clutches and os keen on trying a 6 paddle this time
Hansenturbo is offline  
Reply Like
Old 08-12-2012, 07:49 PM
  #6  
gus
10K+ Poster!!
iTrader: (1)
 
gus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: essex
Posts: 10,507
Received 11 Likes on 11 Posts
Default
i use to run a 6 paddle but only briefly

i then changed to ap tripple plate

6 paddle worked well for the brief time it was in
gus is offline  
Reply Like
Old 08-12-2012, 08:47 PM
  #7  
Hansenturbo
Advanced PassionFord User
Thread Starter
 
Hansenturbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: denmark +500 post
Posts: 1,899
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by gus
i use to run a 6 paddle but only briefly

i then changed to ap tripple plate

6 paddle worked well for the brief time it was in
sounds good m8 but the 6 paddle looks to be hard to get hold on these days :-(
Hansenturbo is offline  
Reply Like

Trending Topics

Old 08-12-2012, 09:39 PM
  #8  
QplateRST!
1/4 mile beasty!!!!
 
QplateRST!'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Blackpool Massive!
Posts: 1,415
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default
Helix four paddle
QplateRST! is offline  
Reply Like
Old 09-12-2012, 07:10 PM
  #9  
sas
should be good!
 
sas's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: fife
Posts: 1,230
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
I use the high torque AP on my ZVH conversions it held upto 340ft/lbs

S.
sas is offline  
Reply Like
Old 09-12-2012, 07:11 PM
  #10  
zvh
Regular Contributor
 
zvh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 332
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default
i got the cover from alcon with the hole kit it was fitted so many yrs ago i cant remember still spot on prob been on there 3 or 4 years roughtly
zvh is offline  
Reply Like
Old 10-12-2012, 02:17 PM
  #11  
Hansenturbo
Advanced PassionFord User
Thread Starter
 
Hansenturbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: denmark +500 post
Posts: 1,899
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
for power over 350bhp larkspeed said it is a 5 paddle cos there 6 paddle can not handle that sort of power
Hansenturbo is offline  
Reply Like
Old 11-12-2012, 02:38 PM
  #12  
zvh
Regular Contributor
 
zvh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 332
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default
well if the larkspeed 5 paddle takes more than an alcon six paddle il b a monkeys uncle plus the 5 paddle has less of a surface area to contact with the flywheel and engagement will not be as smooth
zvh is offline  
Reply Like
Old 18-12-2012, 11:03 AM
  #13  
Skinny
Regular Contributor
 
Skinny's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 286
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
I've got one of the larkspeed paddle clutches and havent had any problems with mine
Skinny is offline  
Reply Like
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Sapphire RS Cosworth
SmudgerByName
Restorations, Rebuilds & Projects.
52
28-07-2016 06:14 PM
Mtx75 with focus rs clutch?
neil18
General Car Related Discussion.
4
14-03-2016 01:08 PM
Spec R oil filler cap,spec r turbo damper 3dr arch, sapph rear door cards
Matt Baxter
Ford RS Cosworth Parts for Sale
6
16-09-2015 08:30 PM
Sold
mint_s2
Cars for Sale
4
02-09-2015 08:58 AM
2001 escort 55 n/a flywheel
druidgetafix
Technical help Q & A
0
15-08-2015 10:22 AM
Tags
Back to Subforum
Ford Escort RS Turbo
View Next Unread
Suspension ?????




Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Strong clutch for rs turbo


Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT. The time now is 09:20 PM.