Strong clutch needed and it's gotta hold 300WHP

Turbodub17 · Jan 13, 2004

I've got a 1.8t quattro with an APR stage III and the stock clutch doesn't like my driving style. I need a clutch that's gonna hold during some serious launches at the track, but it's my daily driver so it's gotta be "streetable". I can get used to a stiff clutch and harsh engagement, but I don't want it to chatter a lot. I've heard good and bad things about SPEC and others. What's working for the guys running mid 12's? thanks in advance. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

ThreeSixT · Jan 13, 2004

Re: Strong clutch needed and it's gotta hold 300WHP (Turbodub17)

Did you look into Sachs, UUC, or Clutchmasters? I know most of them make aftermarket clutches for high HP engines?..not sure about applications though.
PES makes one as well in 4 differnet stages for 97-01 A4s. Here's the link.
http://www.pes-tuning.com/Merc...ANSA4

Good luck. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

Modified by ThreeSixT at 12:19 PM 1-13-2004

Turbodub17 · Jan 13, 2004

Re: Strong clutch needed and it's gotta hold 300WHP (ThreeSixT)

Is it a coincidence that the photo of the Spec stage III clutch looks just like the PES ones? Same price, same pic, same product info, same product?

SPEC

PES

SilverA4Fun · Jan 15, 2004

Check out AWE tuning. they have a Stage3 cluctch setup for 350+hp

TheFNMan · Jan 15, 2004

Re: (SilverA4Fun)

get the spec stage 3

talk to jordan at evolution motorsports at 480-317-9911

Zodiak · Jan 17, 2004

iirc ECS and AWE both sell SPEC clutches. I got a SPEC stg 2 clutch and light weight flywheel from ND imports a month ago. I'm loving it

BlueOOOOA4 · Jan 17, 2004

i JUST got a centerforce stage II and its amazing

Turbodub17 · Jan 17, 2004

Re: (BlueOOOOA4)

here's my question.... Who can launch their stg III quattro at 5500 rpm? I know a guy who has a spec stage III clutch and it slips if he drops it that high. I know it's a bit extreme, but I want something that will hold just in case.

Audiquattroluv2 · Jan 18, 2004

Re: (Turbodub17)

unlikely that any will do the job. The diameter is too small, regardless of how aggressive the clutch and pressure plate are. Besides, you are going to need a transmission soon if you keep beating the car that way.

sleeperturbo b6 · Jan 18, 2004

Re: (BlueOOOOA4)

Quote, originally posted by BlueOOOOA4 »

i JUST got a centerforce stage II and its amazing

guys, which make have the best price out of all clutch manufactures??
Centerforce???

MorganS13 · Jan 18, 2004

Re: Strong clutch needed and it's gotta hold 300WHP (Turbodub17)

I've heard Spec Clutches are hit or miss.. personally i know more people who've had problems with them than success, but who knows.

Villains · Jan 18, 2004

Re: Strong clutch needed and it's gotta hold 300WHP (Turbodub17)

I am in the same boat. I am just bought a T-28 Turbo kit for my car and I am pretty sure I will need a clutch soon after. So far I have only seen clutches for the B5's, does anyone make a good clutch for the B6? I think SPEC makes good clutches I am just not sure if they make one for the B6. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

Audiquattroluv2 · Jan 19, 2004

Re: Strong clutch needed and it's gotta hold 300WHP (Villains)

I don't think there are any differences between the B5 and the B6 clutches. There certainly aren't any mechanical differences between the engines and transmissions. I would be suprised if there is a clutch difference.

MrBond · Jan 21, 2004

Re: Strong clutch needed and it's gotta hold 300WHP (Audiquattroluv2)

I am also getting a big turbo setup soon, and will have to change the clutch on my A4 quattro.
So I'm in the same boat...
I've been trying to find info on whats working and some say spec does, some say it don't.
Alternatives are many.
-Sachs have organic clutches sith upgraded pressureplate supposed to hold 500nm.
-Werks of art, but ther seem to be very many bad experiences
-Southbend DXD http://www.dxdracingclutches.com/home.html
-AWE kits? dont know who makes their kits?
-unorthodox racing? Expensive?
Im also not sure if I should chang the flywheel or not...

MrBond.

20vAvoont · Jan 22, 2004

Re: Strong clutch needed and it's gotta hold 300WHP (Turbodub17)

im running a Sachs Race Clutch and HMS 12lb flywheel.... 2001 StgIII daily driver.
contact Hartmann Motorsports.
and where are you getting this 300whp # from...

du-du · Jan 23, 2004

Re: Strong clutch needed and it's gotta hold 300WHP (20vAvoont)

call Josh at http://www.achtuning.com

Strong clutch needed and it's gotta hold 300WHP

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