Helix vs AP vs TECHNICLUTCH???which one will u go for???
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hi as i am still waiting for V8D to answers my questions,i should ask u guys.which clutch will u go for???i need the complete kit.i am also thinking of the lightened flywheel.shall i go for a 500 clutch(my car is a 400).tks guys(Rob still waiting for ur reply,my money is ready for u).
Give them a call pay for it over the phone then i will post it for you..Im going there next week to get the hot start problem sorted..Once you have paid for the clutch email me the address ..Ask them about your fly wheel it may just need machining but im not sure ..The weight is the problem for delivery..Clutch is not to bad..
tks Dazz.i called them already and sent an email with a few questions but still no replies..was asking if i should go for 5 LITRES CLUTCH AND WHICH ONE WILL BE BETTER FOR ME.PEOPLE KEEP SAYING THE HELIX SO I GUESS I LL GO FOR THAT.HOW MUCH can u feel the difference between the original flywheel and one that has been lightened???i am always looking to make my car drive and feel better so if it helps why not!!!tks again DAZz
Hi,
Ive just swapped my engine over from the TVR500 to a V8D 5.4 so I had to use a different clutch/flywheel to cope with the power.
The difference is quite amazing, the helix is very snappy and not very progressive compared to the 500 clutch (which I guess is a standard RV8 clutch) Its very hard to get a smooth take off now, not impossible and Im getting used to it, but its no where near as smooth as it was.
unless you have to swap it over due to power reasons I wouldnt say it was a worthwhile upgrade to be honest,
Phil
Ive just swapped my engine over from the TVR500 to a V8D 5.4 so I had to use a different clutch/flywheel to cope with the power.
The difference is quite amazing, the helix is very snappy and not very progressive compared to the 500 clutch (which I guess is a standard RV8 clutch) Its very hard to get a smooth take off now, not impossible and Im getting used to it, but its no where near as smooth as it was.
unless you have to swap it over due to power reasons I wouldnt say it was a worthwhile upgrade to be honest,
Phil
It will be if you fit a supercharger or do any major mods in the future so i would go for the 5l clutch.I have the 5l clutch from V8D when i had the engine rebuild ,don`t know what type it is but not had any problems even with 340bhp.Its a bit heavy but they all are.I would keep away from the BorgBeck clutch i had one in my 4l and i could not even handle the power and supplied from a major well known TVR supplier.
daxtojeiro said:
Hi,
Ive just swapped my engine over from the TVR500 to a V8D 5.4 so I had to use a different clutch/flywheel to cope with the power.
The difference is quite amazing, the helix is very snappy and not very progressive compared to the 500 clutch (which I guess is a standard RV8 clutch) Its very hard to get a smooth take off now, not impossible and Im getting used to it, but its no where near as smooth as it was.
unless you have to swap it over due to power reasons I wouldnt say it was a worthwhile upgrade to be honest,
Phil
How you getting on with the 5.4l engine,is there much difference from the 5l..Ive just swapped my engine over from the TVR500 to a V8D 5.4 so I had to use a different clutch/flywheel to cope with the power.
The difference is quite amazing, the helix is very snappy and not very progressive compared to the 500 clutch (which I guess is a standard RV8 clutch) Its very hard to get a smooth take off now, not impossible and Im getting used to it, but its no where near as smooth as it was.
unless you have to swap it over due to power reasons I wouldnt say it was a worthwhile upgrade to be honest,
Phil
how much did u pay for it???sou think i should go for an original 500 clutch no need after market brand like helix or AP right???
SILICONEKID340HP said:
It will be if you fit a supercharger or do any major mods in the future so i would go for the 5l clutch.I have the 5l clutch from V8D when i had the engine rebuild ,don`t know what type it is but not had any problems even with 340bhp.Its a bit heavy but they all are.I would keep away from the BorgBeck clutch i had one in my 4l and i could not even handle the power and supplied from a major well known TVR supplier.
daxtojeiro said:
Hi,
Ive just swapped my engine over from the TVR500 to a V8D 5.4 so I had to use a different clutch/flywheel to cope with the power.
The difference is quite amazing, the helix is very snappy and not very progressive compared to the 500 clutch (which I guess is a standard RV8 clutch) Its very hard to get a smooth take off now, not impossible and Im getting used to it, but its no where near as smooth as it was.
unless you have to swap it over due to power reasons I wouldnt say it was a worthwhile upgrade to be honest,
Phil
Hi Phil Ive just swapped my engine over from the TVR500 to a V8D 5.4 so I had to use a different clutch/flywheel to cope with the power.
The difference is quite amazing, the helix is very snappy and not very progressive compared to the 500 clutch (which I guess is a standard RV8 clutch) Its very hard to get a smooth take off now, not impossible and Im getting used to it, but its no where near as smooth as it was.
unless you have to swap it over due to power reasons I wouldnt say it was a worthwhile upgrade to be honest,
Phil
my brother as just fitted that very clutch in he's Chim and found the same as you 
but it's bedded in a bit now and as got nicer with use 
def heavier though as you would expect 
SILICONEKID340HP said:
How you getting on with the 5.4l engine,is there much difference from the 5l..
Still tuning it right now, but the TVR 500 engine made 290Ft/Lbs of torque and 270BHP, the 5.4 should easily make 380ft/lb and 350BHP. Indeed it hit 350ft/ibs at around 3000rpm on V8Ds dyno, then the dyno slipped, so those will be realistic figures.Good base for adding a blower to
Phil
Simon says said:
i Phil my brother as just fitted that very clutch in he's Chim and found the same as you but it's bedded in a bit now and as got nicer with use def heavier though as you would expect
Thats good to know, its not that bad, but no where near as nice as the old clutch, my brother as just fitted that very clutch in he's Chim and found the same as you but it's bedded in a bit now and as got nicer with use def heavier though as you would expect Phil
tks cause saw it on ebay and its pretty cheap for a complete clutch!!i wanted to go for a 500 clutch and a lightened flywheel.will try harder to contac V8D monday hopefully this time i will all my answers.the good thing is now i save a lot of money on petrol as i can push the car as i used to do ahahaha i might leave it like that(kidding)!!
darkcat said:
Im using tha techniclutch on my 400HC - its taking a LOT of running in, very juddery, its getting better the worse i treat it :-D
V8FROG said:
how much did u pay for it???and where to get it????
got mine from Real steel but its the 23 spline x 1" metric one from mcleod (small flywheel)slideways said:
I have a Mcleod will handle anything you can throw at it and it feels like a standard clutch, i did a lot of research before buying it and its definitely stands out from the rest
http://mcleodracing.com/products/RST+Twin+Disc.mcl
Edited by slideways on Sunday 3rd July 06:05
My Helix clutch was very grabby at first.
I stalled the car twice after it had just been fitted
.
And I thought:
"Oh no, perhaps fitting this uprated clutch was a mistake".
But all that soon went away, I have now done a 1000 miles on it and it's as smooth as silk.
TBH I now don't feel it's that much heavier than my standard clutch was.
Recommended.
I stalled the car twice after it had just been fitted
.And I thought:
"Oh no, perhaps fitting this uprated clutch was a mistake".
But all that soon went away, I have now done a 1000 miles on it and it's as smooth as silk.
TBH I now don't feel it's that much heavier than my standard clutch was.
Recommended.
Edited by Chimpafrolic on Sunday 3rd July 14:59
tks u are actually the person i wanted and needed to talk to!!u did fit a lightened flywheel as well right???how does ur car feel after that???and sorry to ask u that again but i contacted ROB but still no quote on the price,so can u let me know here or in private how much u paid for the full kit+lightened flywheel??as my clutch from 3th to 5th iss sleepering pretty bad now!!tks
Chimpafrolic said:
My Helix clutch was very grabby at first.
I stalled the car twice after it had just been fitted .
And I thought:
"Oh no, perhaps fitting this uprated clutch was a mistake".
But all that soon went away, I have now done a 1000 miles on it and it's as smooth as silk.
TBH I now don't feel it's that much heavier than my standard clutch was.
Recommended.
I stalled the car twice after it had just been fitted
.And I thought:
"Oh no, perhaps fitting this uprated clutch was a mistake".
But all that soon went away, I have now done a 1000 miles on it and it's as smooth as silk.
TBH I now don't feel it's that much heavier than my standard clutch was.
Recommended.
Edited by Chimpafrolic on Sunday 3rd July 14:59
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