Chimaera 500 clutch

[The Lodge]

I know this has been talked about before but all I really want is a clutch that will take the torque of a 500.(with a few mods)

Most of the clutches available are AP racing but only rated at 270 IB ft (was this original spec)

I don`t want a racing clutch that will give me knee ache and have no control.

I have heard of a uprated AP unit but is it suitable for a 98 Chimaera release bearing etc.

The clutch out of my car is Borg & beck, all very confusing.

Thanks Paul.

[paulathome]

I would speak to Rob at V8 developments, top bloke, good prices too
Paul

[SILICONEKID340HP]

AP racing clitch 350ft lbs
Pressure Plate/Cover Plate: CP2394-14

Friction Plate: CP2346-4

Pressure plate Mine has green paint spots to identify the diaphram springs it uses

CP2394-14 is £205.82 - http://www.part-box.com/product_info.php?products_...
CP2346-4 is £138.04 - http://www.part-box.com/product_info.php?products_...

John Eales said the one listed above was the strongest available without going back to a paddle clutch.

I can email you the AP clutch PDF



1/ CP 2394-14 £171.52 + VAT IN STOCK

2/ CP2346-4 £115.03 + VAT TO ORDER. www.grahamgoode.com
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http://www.part-box.com/product_info.php?products_...

How`s that a service! this is the one below the paddle clutch which are a bit of a pig to drive cheers Daz

Edited by SILICONEKID340HP on Friday 4th May 13:21

Edited by SILICONEKID340HP on Friday 4th May 13:25

[haircutmike]

I had a paddle clutch, I couldn't stand it, maybe just me?

Fitted a standard 5.0 clutch and It's just sooooo much nicer to drive.

Think hard and decide if you really need something above a standard one which is pretty robust anyhoo.

[The Lodge]

Are the 275 Ibft ones standard or has the quality slipped a bit (no pun intended)

Thanks for all that info Daz,

Is that the same as the J E clutch and can the standard release bearing etc be used.

is that clutch a bit of a knee snapper..my origional clutch was heavy enough so don`t want to spoil the car.

[SILICONEKID340HP]

The Lodge said:

Are the 275 Ibft ones standard or has the quality slipped a bit (no pun intended)

Thanks for all that info Daz,

Is that the same as the J E clutch and can the standard release bearing etc be used.

is that clutch a bit of a knee snapper..my origional clutch was heavy enough so don`t want to spoil the car.

Its not been fitted because the clutch which started smoking at the strip seems to be OK but i can`t trust it

The one listed is the next one up to what TVR POWER sell.

Haircutmike which one did you fit ? 275 or 350ftlb cheers

Its a AP RACING clutch obviously alot cheaper because i have bypassed the Engine builder or TVR specialist who likes to make there 30% cut

I would just buy the above clutch listed ,it will take some hammer .

[The Lodge]

Yep It`s a lot cheaper than the tvr dealers, and stronger.

thanks again for advice

[haircutmike]

Mine is a standard 5.0 from TVR Power, Dom?

[SILICONEKID340HP]

haircutmike said:

Mine is a standard 5.0 from TVR Power, Dom?

270ftlb then ,hope it holds out on the strip ,my standatd 5l clutch failed but seemed to correct its self ,maybe i glazed it .

[haircutmike]

It was probably hot and just needed a rest.

Mine smoked after 17 runs at a strip after 2 1/2 years and 30+ T/D's these after a rest was fine.

When I took it out shortly afterwards it was practically down to the rivets so its time had come, that was standard.

[SILICONEKID340HP]

haircutmike said:

It was probably hot and just needed a rest.

Mine smoked after 17 runs at a strip after 2 1/2 years and 30+ T/D's these after a rest was fine.

When I took it out shortly afterwards it was practically down to the rivets so its time had come, that was standard.

Mine was slipping half way down the track ,think its the new injectors and fuel pump ...Now 350hp

[haircutmike]

SILICONEKID340HP said:

haircutmike said:

It was probably hot and just needed a rest.

Mine smoked after 17 runs at a strip after 2 1/2 years and 30+ T/D's these after a rest was fine.

When I took it out shortly afterwards it was practically down to the rivets so its time had come, that was standard.

Mine was slipping half way down the track ,think its the new injectors and fuel pump ...Now 350hp and 12 mpg

EFA

[SILICONEKID340HP]

haircutmike said:

SILICONEKID340HP said:

haircutmike said:

It was probably hot and just needed a rest.

Mine smoked after 17 runs at a strip after 2 1/2 years and 30+ T/D's these after a rest was fine.

When I took it out shortly afterwards it was practically down to the rivets so its time had come, that was standard.

Mine was slipping half way down the track ,think its the new injectors and fuel pump ...Now 350hp and 12 mpg

EFA

On cruise over 30MPG

[ChimpanLucky]

paulathome said:

I would speak to Rob at V8 developments, top bloke, good prices too
Paul

+1, I went for a Helix (diaphragm type) from Rob, it seems like a quality product.

No heavier than the original and it's nice & progressive.

So far so good, I guess time will tell.