Location: Melbourne, Australia
Registered: March 2005
Clutch for 900kg / 160hp
Thu, 30 June 2005 13:46
Hi,
Context:
I need a clutch.
Informations:
I'm building a motor for a 900kg road registered car intended for Supersprint and other tarmac events.
It's high rev naturally aspirated (no turbo torque behaviour), and I'm estimating around 160hp or 120kw at the flywheel.
It's based on a 2T, so if factory flywheel is retained the clutch face is 200mm.
Questions:
Will the standard clutch (with new OEM-style friction plate) be capable of standing up to this application?
If no, can I use the standard pressure plate with a custom friction plate to achieve an acceptable result?
If no, what pressure plate and friction plate combos should I look into?
I know there's no real exact answer, but I have no real clutch experience, so suggestions and experience is welcome.
Location: Toronto, Downtown
Registered: September 2004
Re: Clutch for 900kg / 160hp
Thu, 30 June 2005 13:57
my thoughts is that an organic face clutch with a higher clamping force may be fine but you may want to go for something a little more exotic for racing like a ceramic button or brass button but i have no experience with 2t's
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Registered: March 2005
Re: Clutch for 900kg / 160hp
Sat, 02 July 2005 02:50
Thanks for your input. Nobody ever put a clutch behind a 160hp N/A 4A-GE with 200mm clutch before? What I'm asking is pretty mich the same thing, right?
I'd say go for a button clutch if you're gonna be hammering it a bit. If you want to keep a bit of street driveability then consider a cushioned button clutch.
Thu, 30 June 2005 13:46
