Clutch

[4u2nv]

Hi guys has any one used one of those fast road clutches that are on egay for £130. Opinions please guys.

[clarkster]

Hmm maybe for 200-230+bhp but many on here seem to rate the standard Valeo clutch as being man enough for most applications of GT. i think it can handle around 220lb/ft. get them from euro car parts on one of their special 30% off weekends and you can bag a new Valeo kit for £104 delivered. there are some Valeo clutches on egay for £85 plus delivered but the seller reckons they are for 1994-1996 models only and after checking the spec they are indeed slightly different. think its the friction diameter.

[4u2nv]

Ok thanks for your help mate. When you say most applications. Lets say I do manage to get my punto to 300bhp will the valeo clutch be man enough. I don't really want to have to drop the gear box every thousand miles.

[clarkster]

doubt it will handle that mate.

[4u2nv]

What clutch should I get then mate. I don't really want a race clutch I find them abit harsh.

[bradleyboy]

Mines at 300hp with semi slicks on the front and 240lbs.. Standard clutch is doing fine.

[4u2nv]

Bloody hell ok cool thanks.

[clarkster]

its the torque that causes the slip at the limit so 240lb/ft although relatively low considering the 300 odd bhp sounds like a sensible cut off point for the standard one.

its actually the valeo pressure plate thats the key. some people opt for a fast road friction plate and standard cover.

[bradleyboy]

It's nos that will make the clutch slip.

[clarkster]

if youre doing a lot of start stop traffic runs to work then avoid those heavy jerky paddle clutches...