996T Clutch Replacement: OEM or Upgrade?

[Boggie]

Hi all,

I am thinking about clutch replacement. The original Porsche item is around £900 but for that price I can get an uprated aftermarket such as the Sachs. Any thoughts or recommendations please?

Thanks,
B

[johnycarrera]

I have the uprated Sachs one with the GT2 flywheel and it is as light as a feather to use. Essential if you're going to increase your power dramatically, otherwise you pays your money etc.

[g7jhp]

johnycarrera said:

I have the uprated Sachs one with the GT2 flywheel and it is as light as a feather to use. Essential if you're going to increase your power dramatically, otherwise you pays your money etc.

Is an uprated Sachs clutch with a GT2 flywheel lighter than stock clutch?

In my experience uprated are usually heavier.

[johnycarrera]

Don't really know to be honest, the flywheel is lighter but I reckon you may be correct about the clutch. Mine had to be done due to the hybrid turbos etc.

I'm more of a "drive 'em and break 'em" sort!

[johnycarrera]

Googled it, when doing the Sachs clutch kit along with the lighter flywheel the weight reduction is significant over the standard set up, allowing for better response and it can transmit far more torque, so it's Win Win

[Boggie]

Thanks Chaps,

Whilst I really like the thought of a lightened flywheel in addition to an uprated clutch but I have to keep costs down. Apart from having to get the expenditure past the other half, we have taken some serious hits in the last month with one car needing a new engine, the vintage Land Rover having an extensive pre-winter overhaul, a Tubi for the Porsche and three insurances / MOTs all converging in a perfect storm.

Porsche are quoting around £900 for a genuine clutch for our X50 which set me thinking about an upgrade.

[johnycarrera]

May save a couple of hundred at an independent specialist

[Boggie]

The work is being done by a specialist but the part is being supplied by OPC.

I was thinking Sachs 740NM perhaps?? I would want to keep the feel and operation as close to stock as standard. Any thoughts please?

[johnycarrera]

That would be fine, mine is very light, feels the same as a standard clutch. I was told that Sachs make Porsche's clutches anyway but not 100% sure.
If its the same price then it's worth getting incase you decide to boost power in the future.

[Boggie]

Thanks, that sounds the way to go. Any recommendations where to get one? After an extensive search the only place I can find uprated clutch is at Design911UK but it is the 890NM and due to a previous experience I would not buy from them again.

Cheers,
B

[EvoSlayer]

Boggie said:

Thanks, that sounds the way to go. Any recommendations where to get one? After an extensive search the only place I can find uprated clutch is at Design911UK but it is the 890NM and due to a previous experience I would not buy from them again.

Cheers,
B

http://en.sachsperformance.com/sachs-race-performance-clutch/porsche/porsche-911-996-0997/36-turbo-4-m9670-309kw-0600/index.html


I had the 740nm plate fitted around 2 1/2 years ago which has been just fine when dealing with generous amounts of horsepowers and torques and feels pretty much like stock.

[Boggie]

Thanks for the info,

I have been recommended to fit the genuine GT2 clutch. This sounds a good plan to me, as it is a higher spec that the X50 turbo without any significant change in feel or operation. Does anyone know the torque differences between the X50 and GT2 clutchs?

Cheers,
B

Edited by Boggie on Wednesday 26th October 20:30

[sportsandclassic]

Boggie said:

Thanks for the info,

I have been recommended to fit the genuine GT2 clutch. This sounds a good plan to me, as it is a higher spec that the X50 turbo without any significant change in feel or operation. Does anyone know the torque differences between the X50 and GT2 clutchs?

Cheers,
B

Edited by Boggie on Wednesday 26th October 20:30

Hi,

Only difference is friction plate is solid centre no springs. I would go for a standard x50 clutch whole job done is £1100 at indy.

Mike

[Boggie]

Thanks Mike,

As the box is off for other reasons I am having the clutch replaced as precaution because the car has covered 46K. Therefore the only cost I have is the clutch assembly itself. I was considering the Sachs 740NM as Sachs make the original Porsche clutch but the 740 is stronger, take more torque, last longer etc. However, I do not do track days so the most the clutch will have to cope with is occasional spirited driving and the odd hot start. I commute in the car so the stop-start of driving to work will be a pain if the new clutch is much heavier than the original. Hence the thought of the GT2 clutch as a compromise. Do you happen to know the torque rating?

[sportsandclassic]

Hi,

Don't know what the nm rating is but its not a mooth drive take up nor is the cluth pedal travel.

Stick with the x50 clutch kit.

Mike

[Boggie]

A couple of people have told me that the GT2 had uprated pressure and friction plates but that with the hydraulic actuator the feel was virtually identical to the stock Turbo/X50/Turbo S. Have I been misinformed?

Thanks,
B