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Old 06-07-2007, 10:01 PM
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Default FAO people with alcon 6 paddle clutches

hi did any of you do x amount of miles to bed the clutch in before you gave it stick if so how many
Old 06-07-2007, 10:04 PM
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i drove mine home.... about 50 miles normally...

then it was fine, no probs and has been faultless ever since...
Old 06-07-2007, 10:12 PM
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what power was it with mate
Old 06-07-2007, 10:14 PM
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I can't remember

It don't slip though

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Old 06-07-2007, 10:15 PM
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I had an alcon 6 paddle and when my new engine went in it destroyed it in one sitting

get AP

Old 06-07-2007, 10:16 PM
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No....Stick with the Alcon......

In my 428bhp Cossie I just drove it normally for about the first fifty miles, then it took the power without any problems.

AP is too much All or Nothing.

Which Pressure Plate are you using ????
Old 06-07-2007, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by cossiedrift
what power was it with mate
car did 358 last time it was on the rollers so around that fig i guess...

doesn't slip with 30psi which is tons better than the last 'uprated' one that was in it!
Old 06-07-2007, 10:24 PM
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Yeh but AP WORKS!!

each to their own
Old 06-07-2007, 10:25 PM
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using alcon cover too. the cars only 300 bhp but i fitted it tonight and on track at combe tommorow.
only left it this late as was told standard would be ok but it wasn't my box has been out 3 times this week
was going to take it easy for first couple of sessions before i start giving it stick
Old 06-07-2007, 10:28 PM
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alcon are shite

get a decent clutch
Old 06-07-2007, 10:30 PM
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Alcon are fine......believe me, I've used them more than once, and if it can handle 428bhp it'll handle your power without any problem at all.

The drive to combe will be enough to bed it in........no problem.

Good Choice.
Old 06-07-2007, 10:31 PM
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I had an Alcon in my 3dr, wasn't bad at all..



And now have the same in my saff, don't i Jim??
Old 06-07-2007, 10:32 PM
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It'll handle ur choice - for a bit

then it will cry

Old 06-07-2007, 10:33 PM
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Ha Ha.....that's what you got in there, and on a 4 x 4 pressure plate. And that recomendation came from more than one person who's got more experience of them than most.

The lord himself, Mr Mike "R"......
Old 06-07-2007, 10:36 PM
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What about when the GT30 is fitted?? Ar fook it, if it goes so be it...
Old 06-07-2007, 10:40 PM
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Mike "R" used to use the same set up on his 500bhp Sapphire, so I don't see a problem.
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Any figures from Karl as to what he's expecting with the new turbo and injectors.

CR is 7.5:1.....so i'm just guessing.
Old 06-07-2007, 10:42 PM
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Don't forget Stu H has an RS turbo and for this car the Alcon is a very poor clutch. For RS Turbos only use genuine AP clutchs.

For Cossie's, Alcon 6 paddle plates are good, but I use them with either std Cossie AP cover, or heavy AP cover for more powerfull circumstances.

Pete/Jim, your saph will be fine with what's in it with the GT30 conversion.

As a side note using an AP paddle plate is also fine, but do tend to be a bit "all or nothing" as Jim has mentioned and hence are a bit harsh for normal road use.
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Wouldnt use anything but AP again

Look at Jim he drives a BM now,

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Originally Posted by Jim Green
Any figures from Karl as to what he's expecting with the new turbo and injectors.

CR is 7.5:1.....so i'm just guessing.
Nothing of yet Jim, just arranged the mappiing and getting the parts really.
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Jim/Pete,

Will do around 440bhp on T38 with larger injectors, expecting around 500bhp with the GT30!

However don't forget pete, you need to get yourself a L8 ecu before we change as it's still on the original L6 ecu, which are fine on 403 greys, but not as good with 1000cc injectors as the L8 is.
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Originally Posted by Karl
Jim/Pete,

Will do around 440bhp on T38 with larger injectors, expecting around 500bhp with the GT30!

However don't forget pete, you need to get yourself a L8 ecu before we change as it's still on the original L6 ecu, which are fine on 403 greys, but not as good with 1000cc injectors as the L8 is.
Yes mate, i'll have a word with Pete about an ecu....
Old 06-07-2007, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Karl
Jim/Pete,

Will do around 440bhp on T38 with larger injectors, expecting around 500bhp with the GT30!

However don't forget pete, you need to get yourself a L8 ecu before we change as it's still on the original L6 ecu, which are fine on 403 greys, but not as good with 1000cc injectors as the L8 is.
Dont suppose you know anyone with a L6 do you? my cars booked in with you on the 8th august, and i wanted to stick one in before i bring it over.
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Karl : Good to see you online again..........

Any Ideas to make an M5 Quicker.....
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Originally Posted by staffi
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Jim/Pete,

Will do around 440bhp on T38 with larger injectors, expecting around 500bhp with the GT30!

However don't forget pete, you need to get yourself a L8 ecu before we change as it's still on the original L6 ecu, which are fine on 403 greys, but not as good with 1000cc injectors as the L8 is.
Yes mate, i'll have a word with Pete about an ecu....
Can i have your L6 if you sell it?
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Originally Posted by boXXer
Originally Posted by staffi
Originally Posted by Karl
Jim/Pete,

Will do around 440bhp on T38 with larger injectors, expecting around 500bhp with the GT30!

However don't forget pete, you need to get yourself a L8 ecu before we change as it's still on the original L6 ecu, which are fine on 403 greys, but not as good with 1000cc injectors as the L8 is.
Yes mate, i'll have a word with Pete about an ecu....
Can i have your L6 if you sell it?

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Originally Posted by Jim Green
Karl : Good to see you online again..........

Any Ideas to make an M5 Quicker.....

Put a tow rope on my saff...........
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Looks like Pete will be selling his very soon.....
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Put a tow rope on my saff :

Ha Ha Ha.....I asked for that didn't I.
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Originally Posted by Jim Green
Put a tow rope on my saff :

Ha Ha Ha.....I asked for that didn't I.

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@ towrope
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gen ford clutch will handle 300 bhp all day
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Originally Posted by Karl
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Pete/Jim, your saph will be fine with what's in it with the GT30 conversion.
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So it is still my Cossie then......"Karl Said So"
Old 06-07-2007, 11:02 PM
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Funnily enough Jim, whenever anyone mentions your car, I always refer to it as Jim's car and always will!

It will be nice to continue the development in Pete's ownership too! Will finally see the engine making the power it deserves too!!
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Nice to see it's stayed in the club.......
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karl wot sort of live map do u do for stage 3 cossies?do u do a gunship or that just for stage 1?
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She's come along way from this......taken just after I bought her when she was one year old....

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I can map the car with whatever characteristic you prefer. Generally speaking, to maximise midrange torque and preserve the turbo at high rpm, when running a T3 and greens, I run a midrange boost of around 25psi, before backing the boost off to around 18psi at the limiter.
On a T34 and greens again the same applies, but usally around 28psi midrange backing off to around 21psi at the limiter. Of course you can have a flat boost curve of around 21 psi if you prefer.

For your info, the boost is controlled by accurate mapping of the amal valve. No matter what you go for all cars will drive superb and be super smooth, compared to a std chip etc.

Hope that helps.
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i kept taking my car back to karl and getting my midrange boost wound up on my poor little t3. Was still going strong though till i changed it for a T34

Karl: When i pop over on the 8th, can you wind the boost right up on my T34 please I want it to be like my Stg1 was. Used to KILL other stg1 cars
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Mike, as long as it's a 0.48 T34, then yes thats what I will be doing. If its on a larger housing it will be lazy compared to your T3.


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