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Location:
Geelong, Vic
Registered:
November 2004
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Re: 18rg clutch clamp pressure
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Tue, 02 August 2005 10:03
 
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Thanks norbie. what i have been able to find out is the 18R-C motor produces approx 106ft/lb torque and the 18R-G (E)approx 130ft/lb under normal conditions.
However my situation is far from normal as im mating the 18rgeu motor with a kombi box using a VW flywheel modified to suit 18rg, WV clutch and pressure plate. There is a company that makes High Performance clutches for VW (via USA) at a cost$$$. What i've been trying to determine is wether or not an "off the shelf" Heavy Duty VW pressure plate with 25-40% greater clamp force is enough to contain torque that the 18rg will/does produce... considering the clutch surface area is smaller also
So far the answer is yes... right up untill i add a Z or T to the 18rgeu, then its off to USA for a proven high performance clutch and pressure plate
Cheers
phill
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