Best clutch for 500bhp
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What's do you rate for a clutch to hold 500bhp on a 2wd?
Also still using standard clutch cable.
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What's do you rate for a clutch to hold 500bhp on a 2wd?
Also still using standard clutch cable.
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The Alcon felt more like a standard clutch.
What are Helix like? as never tried them
Was looking at getting a clutch from the States a few years back think it was called Spec or something - all the mustangs lads are running them. Think they have a UK supplier now too
What are Helix like? as never tried them
Was looking at getting a clutch from the States a few years back think it was called Spec or something - all the mustangs lads are running them. Think they have a UK supplier now too
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Reason I'm trying to find out is because my old car had a reyland clutch rated to 500bhp I think it's Ap and helix mix, god it was heavy. Nearly was un-driveable.
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Reyland do a very high clamp helix but you need to go hydraulic as they are very heavy. Either centre push hydraulic or lever type.
Being 2wd you can get away with less probably, especially if the diff is a little worn / less likely to lock up and not too sticky tyres but then what's the point of 500bhp. Torque is the bit that spins up the wheels though.
Being 2wd you can get away with less probably, especially if the diff is a little worn / less likely to lock up and not too sticky tyres but then what's the point of 500bhp. Torque is the bit that spins up the wheels though.
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I would use a ap 6 paddle with a helix cover the organic clutch wont survive long with traction and above 400lb . Ap and Alcon have have changed the rating of there pressure plates and there only 340lb so the helix pressure plate is rated to 480lb
As for the hydrolic clutch yes they make it easier but the peddle feel is beyond crap
As for the hydrolic clutch yes they make it easier but the peddle feel is beyond crap
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What is involved in changing to hydraulic if the car is already running an AP 6 paddle clutch? Does it make the clutch pedal lighter as the AP is very heavy?
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Change your profile to show a half decent location and people may be able to quote who might be able to help.
It is a fiddly job and I suspect the box does need to come off which means that unless your clutch is perfect you need to consider fitting a new one anyway. Sounds like Ł500 to Ł1000 easily all in
It is a fiddly job and I suspect the box does need to come off which means that unless your clutch is perfect you need to consider fitting a new one anyway. Sounds like Ł500 to Ł1000 easily all in
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Change your profile to show a half decent location and people may be able to quote who might be able to help.
It is a fiddly job and I suspect the box does need to come off which means that unless your clutch is perfect you need to consider fitting a new one anyway. Sounds like Ł500 to Ł1000 easily all in
It is a fiddly job and I suspect the box does need to come off which means that unless your clutch is perfect you need to consider fitting a new one anyway. Sounds like Ł500 to Ł1000 easily all in
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