Best clutch for 340 LBF on my 500?

[TVR Beaver]

I'm looking to buy a new clutch for my 500 to inspire me this winter to get the engine out etc... The last set up I had showed the car to be around the 340 LBF mark at 4K so I needa clutch that will cope with this... My existing one is not bad as I don't think it slips and thats just a std 500 unit well bedded in.. but looking at the spec of these, they are only rated to 320 LBF ?
But I also want a clutch and not a on / off switch... and not a LEFT leg workout unit
I know AP do a stronger unit as Daz sent me the numbers somewhere.. but have not been able to get AP at a resonable price (whos best for AP?)
And I know V8D do Helix units but I did read somewhere about problems with them (although I can't find that now).. and obviously excluding the one thats been ripped using noz
So any suggestions / advice at all

Cheers

Edited by TVR Beaver on Friday 5th October 13:40

[TVR Beaver]

FlipFlopGriff said:

You use your right leg
No wonder you're having problems
FFG

Good point no wonder I'm having problems!! I will amend

Edited by TVR Beaver on Friday 5th October 13:42

[TVR Beaver]

pjac67 said:

My V8D clutch works fine and light/smooth - good for 400 lb ft I believe .....

Paul.

Thanks Paul... but the spec I got says 320 Lbf??? unless they are getting stronger ones?

[TVR Beaver]

Chilliman said:

Haircutmike is no longer with us Some bloke called Phazed or something similar appears to have bought HCM's car and assimilated his previous persona. Either that or he's having another mid-life crises

What... No HCM !... where is he hideing?


Anyway.. got your release papers yet??

What clutch do you have on yours??

[TVR Beaver]

TBH there may be a lot on mine when I look but at 50K I think a new one just to be sure......
May go the AP route as Daz says as I think it was Pete who had problems with the Helix?....
Let me know when then and we can plan things... but needs to be this month if poss... I'm itching to get started!!...

[TVR Beaver]

thanks for that.. all good info..... I was told the original clutch was a std Land Rover unit on the 500's... I know Power fit the AP's now...
As Daz posted above the uprated AP's are available and if they are not too heavy I may get that...
Keep looking.. Cheers!!

[TVR Beaver]

WokingWedger said:

So what are you planning to do when the engine is out ?

Have a look for that Bl**dy noise! ... as a minimum, replace the pistons I think... But get it all measured up... Look at cam float and check all pre-loads before it comes in bits... And then go from there.... I just know it's going to end up costing a fortune

Will give you a quote once its done

Edited by TVR Beaver on Monday 8th October 15:24