Paddle clutches, fact not friction please.

[taz turbo]

Having just finished the engine rebuild of my TVR (a turbocharged 2.8 ford V6) I am having a dilema about clutches, prior to the rebuild it was 242bhp/249lb/ft of torque. The standard clutch was never upto the job and slip was always a problem. Now the engines rebuilt and running forged pistons and a tricky cam for a turbo application, (the pistons were always the weak point) I hope to run a little higher boost, and achieve a little more power/torque. Hence the clutch is now a serious issue, I was steered away (by a supplier) from a 4 paddle clutch, as "it will be a pig in a road car - only on or off" and advised to go for a 6 paddle clutch "all the advantages of a 4 paddle but much more driveable". I am of course using an uprated cover (an AP item). From the wealth of PH knowledge what is other peoples findings / experiances of ceramic metalic paddle clutches / organic material clutches.

Regards,

Chris.

[taz turbo]

Thanks for the info folks,

I have a 6 paddle plate on the kitchen table, where else. I will fit it and give it a try and update this post with my findings. Glad to hear some of you have used this type of clutch with some reasonable results. I won't be out and about in the car until after the winter salt is gone, sorry to mention the winter word.

Regards,

Chris.

[taz turbo]

Well the update as promised.....

The six paddle clutch plate and HD AP cover has made it from the kitchen table to the car. I have only covered 50 miles so far, and have experianced different traffic, heavy congestion crawling on / off the clutch, town driving, hill starts and the more pleasant A and b roads when quieter. The clutch isn't as progressive as an organic clutch, but still perfectly driveable, and thats my plan for the summer, and lots of it.

Thanks for your time,

Regards,

Chris.