Busted arse clutch!

[4agerolla]

as of late ive found that my clutch is definately on its way out.. it slips under load or when u dump into a gear these days.

so i wanted to see peoples oppinions on different clutches and their applications. its in an AE82 twincam so there isnt chassis twisting power to deal with, but i was wondering if people think there is a huge advantage in heavy duty clutches... keeping in mind im saving for a new car and dont want to spend astronomical amounts on the car.

so if anyone has advice please send it my way!!!

cheers

chris

[myne]

Were you happy with the old clutch?

If you dont want to spend a lot, just get an exchange clutch from repco and fit it yourself.
Take you about 4-5hrs without air tools, and shouldnt cost much more than 200 for pressure plate, clutch plate, and thrust bearing.

[4agerolla]

yeah i never really was pleased with the one i had, but thats probably because it may have been the origional one, i really dont know! it never had real "bite" but was easy to drive and control.

[myne]

I have a heavy duty in my GZE
First time I used it, it was like trying to push a car with my foot. Now it feels like nothing at all. whatever you get, you'll get used to.

[LeeRoy]

i'd prob suggest going a standard clutch on the conditions you don't do any extreme driving and it is your daily driver. If you were after something a bit heavier then step up to a standard plate with a heavier pressure plate. You'll get a bit tired of a brass/equivalent clutch if it's your daily. Plus they don't do anything good for your gearbox

- LeeRoy

[30psi 4agte]

Depends on your driving style and the conditions of use.

If it is just a daily driver i wouldnt go too hardcore but in saying this i used a heavy duty pressure plate with a ceramic plate fo every day use for years with no prob.

[ndgcpr]

if you want to sell it then don't bother. i got a heavy duty one in mine and its fine. normal clutchs feel funny though, i nearly put my foot through the floor. I am also swapping mine out for a 5 puck because i am still not happy with it, but it has coped a bit of heat.

[SL666]

if you are selling your car in the future, chuck a standard clutch in it.. a HD item will put off many people who will want a standard car..

[4agerolla]

thanks for all the replies everyone.. but after thinking about it im going to have to agree with SL666 here, he makes a good point!!

ch33rs again everyone!!

chris

[craigy]

Hey i have a practically new 200mm GE clutch, which was an emergency replacement before a race day a few months ago.
I think they are about $120 new but if you want it i'll sell it to you for $30 plus postage.
Cheers
Craigy

[4agerolla]

is that the correct size for an AE82 with all standard running gear? and is it a standard item or a semi heavy duty one??

[craigy]

its a standard clutch, and it will fit your engine
cheers
Craigy