Performance Clutch

[8T6 SVO]

I'm working on a 2.3 turbo thats been modified to produce 300+ H.P. at the rear wheel. Currently, It has a motorsport clutch and pressure plate with +-10,000 miles on it. I'm wondering if this clutch has the ability to last with this power, and while the motor is out, I'm debating on replacement of the clutch.

1. What clutches are available.

2. What clutch will handle this power.

3. What clutch will give me the best feel and drivability.

Thanks for you replies!

[svobud]

well - seeing how NO ONE who has 300+ HP has thought to answer your questions (even though there's a few of them here) ...how bout I give you a place to start.

Try checking with SPEC - Star Performance Engineered Clutches

3420 Davey Allison Blvd
Hueytown, AL 35023
Order: 800-828-4379
Tech: 205-491-8581
Fax: 205-491-8593

email: starclutch@mindspring.com

I heard nothing but great reviews about their products and they DO sponsor the club/club members. They also donated an entire Clutch kit for the Reunion that will be given away as a door prize.

[Gator]

Well, I just smoked my Motorsport clutch that was right about where yours is in terms of miles.

And im going to try the Star stage 2 with a stage 3 plate.

I will have to see how she does, but the overall opinion wont come for a few months yet. I did my homework on these, in fact Jim McCool ( 11 sec Turbo GT ) runs a stage 3 and broke an axle on his....so ya know that thats a pretty good indication that they G-R-A-B !

We'll see how she does, but i have heard nothing but rave reviews of these beauties.

[mpinnix]

If you go the Star route don't forget to get the aluminum flywheel to go along with it. I just replaced my flywheel, clutch and drive shaft with the Star Stage 3, aluminum flywheel and FMS aluminum drive shaft.. The flywheel weighs in at 9lbs compared to 21lbs for the stocker. The driveshaft shaves 11lbs. (24.5lbs-13.5lbs)
I'm on a serious weight reduction kick.
If you buy the clutch kit and flywheel together they will cut a deal on the pair.
Mitchell

[8T6 SVO]

Performance clutch

Are there any balancing problems with an aluminum flywheel? Is it "detroit matched"? Are these flywheels a factor in the balancing of the reciprocating mass?
Thanks

[8T6 SVO]

Stage 2 vs. Stage 3

Gator,

What's the difference between a stage 1,2,3,4? What are the benifits of mixing stages? I'm sure your looking for clutch feel and drivability.

Thanks

[svobud]

I have an alum flywheel - it's a bolt in item. kinda expensive - but it does produce an immediate noticable result. There's NO balancing problem.