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turbo clutch upgrade (pics! :P)

Started by exmotrbo · 17 July 2003 · 46 replies

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exmotrboArchived member
My almost brand new vlt clutch is slipping with 11 psi and a cooler... any suggestions as to what to upgrade to? I don't really like the idea of a button in a daily driver.... cheers
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BoostedcalArchived member
Get a heavy duty pressure plate, it also depends on how it is driven, if you slip the pedal a lot an let the heat get in to the clutch it will slip.....It should handle 11psi with a cooler, but if your rear engine seals are leaking it will definately slip.
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SLIPPERY VLArchived member
what about a twin plate?
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sleff6Archived member
I am running a button in mine and it is a daily driver, It is manageable but I would go for a twin or tripple if I had the chance again
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JET-6Archived member
I love my combo, Daiken pressure plate, and Centreforce clutch, cant beat it!
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PSI086Archived member
I have a heavy duty extreme pressure plate with as far as I know a standard centre and it hasn't slipped once with 12-13psi, cooler and exhaust. I have run it down the strip heaps of times and never had any trouble with it.
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PetrosArchived member
I had a custom made 1800kg pressure plate anda 5 puk brass button clutch - held up with 209rwkw easily -and happily -
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exmotrboArchived member
i can get a centreforce clutch for $500, that plus a heavier pressure plate would be the go yeah?
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JET-6Archived member
I can get you the same setup as mine for $500!!
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BoostedcalArchived member
Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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exmotrboArchived member
JET-6 tell me more Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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exmotrboArchived member
after talking to a centreforce rep dude he said that the clutches are no good on hi-psi intercooled turbos. he said 15psi max without a cooler and after this he reckons it will die, and if you put a cooler in there - well i'm sure you've felt the power increase.... he said it's the way the turbo's lag for a bit, then all of a sudden boost hits and it takes off so hard that kills them.
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morepsiArchived member
I got mine rebuilt by a guy in WA, cost me $330, was absolutley awesome, 2200lbs clamping pressure, organic clutch plate, altered pivot point for lighter pedal, was great!
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JET-6Archived member
Thats why i never used the ****ty pressure plate, i got a good daiken one!
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exmotrboArchived member
ok, i'll see if i can get a centreforce clutch plate with a better pressure plate. That should come out around $600 ish i reckon... sounds alright to me Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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87calaisArchived member
they can modify the pivot point onyour pressure plate to give more clamping force and better pedal feel , works a treat. With a good organic plate you shouldnt have too many dramas.
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darkstarArchived member
Got almost hte same combo as Jet-6, the damn best clutch for a VL turbo, with cooler etc. The centreforce clutch is a PBR 5puck brass button clutch, dont be fooled. Great clutches, very streetable and cheap too. Part numbers and clutch talk was done ages ago on this, do a search. Those that say you cant street a 5 puck semi sprung brass button clutch (centreforce type) are wankers who have either not driven one long enough to get the right feel (very easy to do) or people that cant drive manual for ****. I can change gears in my 5spd turbo as if it was an auto, with no clunks or jerks with the brass button clutch.
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BLK-747Archived member
ive got a centreforce clutch and its the most easiest clutch i have driven and it holds up really well wid all my **** lol never slipped
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JET-6Archived member
Same here, and i can get all the parts, and have all the part numbers Hi Costa, ill call you some time mate!!
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BLK-747Archived member
how much can a centreforce handle guys matt?
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