Which clutch

[biper]

The time has come to fit a new clutch. Under normal driving it appears to be ok. But when driven in anger last time at the strip there was a burning smell. I dont think a paddle clutch is needed. I have spoken with AP and they are sending me the details of a single plate clutch. Is there another company I could t alk to
The motor is putting out 383bhp & 440lb/ft when on gas.
Thanks
Barrie

[macdeb]

John Eales clutch here. Easy on the foot too.

[Sagi Badger]

Try Superclutch. Tony the MD is ex AP technical design man and really knows his stuff

Best, J

[StarmistBlue400]

macdeb said:

John Eales clutch here. Easy on the foot too.

Ditto and I exchanged my flywheel for a lightened and balanced once too.

[Else]

I've got a helix paddle clutch up for grabs if your interested.

Andy

[biper]

Andy YHM

Thanks for the other replies I will be getting in touch with the suggestions.

Barrie

[dbv8]

I ran the John Eales organic for 3 years putting over 500 lb/ft through it many times before it started to eat itself from the inside! The plate material was still good.

If you dont get greedy with the nitrous Barrie then the JE jobbie should serve you well.

[neal1980]

how are you finding your paddle derek?? If its not too heavy would you recommend one for barrie im sure he will get greedy eventually with the nitrous

[dbv8]

neal1980 said:

how are you finding your paddle derek?? If its not too heavy would you recommend one for barrie im sure he will get greedy eventually with the nitrous

It is very heavy. Its ok most of the time but is a pain if you get stuck in traffic.
There is also some judder at times when setting off slowly.

I somehow managed to spin it up at Shakey in the burnout box and its now making some horrible noises while the clutch is in so its coming out for inspection when i get home next week.

[phazed]

Else said:

I've got a helix paddle clutch up for grabs if your interested.

Andy

Mine was the worst clutch ever, as heavy as a McDonalds fed cart horse!

[dbv8]

The kit to have has to be the Mcleod RST.
Not cheap

[SILICONEKID350HP]

I have the AP clutch 300ftlb but i still get a burning smell.. (originaly purchased from John Eals)

The next one up is the paddle clutch so where do i go next..!

Pressure Plate/Cover Plate: CP2394-14
Friction Plate: CP2346-4

Peter did your clutch have yellow paints spots on the pressure plate (thats the TVR Power one

Mine has green paint spots to identify the diaphram springs it uses. The TVR Power one has Yellow.

Bit pd off.

Edited by SILICONEKID350HP on Tuesday 15th January 11:56

Edited by SILICONEKID350HP on Tuesday 15th January 11:57

[phazed]

I ran a standard Power supplied 5.0 for about 20K miles or thereabouts and all was fine.

These clutches are OK for road or track use but the strip will kill them after a while if you have north of 300 horses.

Personally I will stick to standard at the moment as I really don't want a heavier clutch!

[biper]

SILICONEKID350HP said:

The next one up is the paddle clutch so where do i go next..!

Edited by SILICONEKID350HP on Tuesday 15th January 11:56

Edited by SILICONEKID350HP on Tuesday 15th January 11:57

Spoke with JE today, he does a single plate AP that he advises is good for 440lb/ft.

[Graham]

What are you doing with it !!! I run the JE upraded road clutch in the racer with no probs, only replaced it last year after 6 seasons racing..

SILICONEKID350HP said:

I have the AP clutch 300ftlb but i still get a burning smell.. (originaly purchased from John Eals)

The next one up is the paddle clutch so where do i go next..!

Pressure Plate/Cover Plate: CP2394-14
Friction Plate: CP2346-4

Peter did your clutch have yellow paints spots on the pressure plate (thats the TVR Power one

Mine has green paint spots to identify the diaphram springs it uses. The TVR Power one has Yellow.

Bit pd off.

Edited by SILICONEKID350HP on Tuesday 15th January 11:56

Edited by SILICONEKID350HP on Tuesday 15th January 11:57

[phazed]

Daz, don't know what colour my spots are.

What I know is compared to the Helix clutch my standard one feels like a Clio clutch!

[SILICONEKID350HP]

[quote=Graham]What are you doing with it !!! I run the JE upraded road clutch in the racer with no probs, only replaced it last year after 6 seasons racing..

[quote=SILICONEKID350HP]I have the AP clutch 300ftlb but i still get a burning smell.. (originaly purchased from John Eals)

The next one up is the paddle clutch so where do i go next..!

Pressure Plate/Cover Plate: CP2394-14
Friction Plate: CP2346-4

Peter did your clutch have yellow paints spots on the pressure plate (thats the TVR Power one

Mine has green paint spots to identify the diaphram springs it uses. The TVR Power one has Yellow.

Bit pd off.

It does not slip ,well can`t feel it slipping ..When i boot in from standstill it stinks for a while ..

[Alun450]

I thought I had clutch slip but realised it was the wheels just breaking traction slightly,do have a high pedal mind! Not good getting smells, is it still like new!

[SILICONEKID350HP]

Alun450 said:

I thought I had clutch slip but realised it was the wheels just breaking traction slightly,do have a high pedal mind! Not good getting smells, is it still like new!

It bites nice and not to heavy .

[Alun450]

Mines like a 60's truck,joke works good, only time I had smell was revving and slipping clutch at same time! Ace Cafe taking the piss, ha ha ha. Youths loved it! st got me car fixed at last now can't afford to drive it! I hate winter!