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Adelaide, South Australia
Registered:
February 2005
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Anyone know anything about W57 clutches?
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Thu, 20 October 2005 07:56
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Hey all. I know that the W57 gearboxes aren't too strong so i'm a bit concerned what clutch to go for. I'm looking at between 200-250rwkw's on the dyno in a couple weeks, and i'm wanting to take it out to the drag track every now and then with the slicks i have.
I'm currently looking at an Exedy HD Organic Single Plate Clutch. I'd rather burn out the clutch over 12 months than blow the gearbox. Any reccomendations? Should i start hunting for a W58?
Thanks,
Michael
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Anyone know anything about W57 clutches?
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Thu, 20 October 2005 23:31
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The W57 is not necessarily stronger than a W58. There was a thread comparing W5x boxes a few months ago with pics of the internals.
At that power level an organic clutch should be OK with a high clamp pressure plate. I'd recommend speaking to a clutch specialist though.
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Australia
Registered:
November 2003
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Re: Anyone know anything about W57 clutches?
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Fri, 21 October 2005 00:54
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Norbie, does W5x + slicks = bang?
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Anyone know anything about W57 clutches?
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Fri, 21 October 2005 05:16
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Slicks? Hmm I missed that bit!
Um, I guess it depends on the characteristics of the engine to a degree. But generally speaking, that much power + lots of traction + big launch = unhappy W57.
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