Clutch Slippage?
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Clutch Slippage? I have a T56 with an Exedy clutch and pressure plate, it is actually made by Valeo in Germany. It supposidly has 15% more holding power than a stock clutch. I bought it from a company called Grip Force, it was supposidly a 'Stage 1' clutch with 30% more holding power but I found out by matching up the part numbers that it is the same as the OEM replacement. So I assume that it is no more than 15% better. The springs in the disc itself were turquoise. Is anyone else out there using this clutch? This summer I'm building my motor to a 383ci, it will have between 450-500 hp/ ft lbs at the flywheel. Will this clutch be able to hold it? I have a very tight budget and I don't want to replace the clutch if I don't have to. If this clutch won't hold can I get away with buying only a new disc? Thanks for any help that you may have. 
nope, the company is a fraud. i've had dealings with them before. they advertise a stock clutch to have a higher "clamping force" than it actually does. you have been a victim of market fraud, my friend, and the only clutch in your car is actually just a stock clutch.
and there is no way that a stock clutch will hold up to the power you are putting down. save up and buy a clutch first, then work on the power. what you are going to have will not work with the clutch you have. sorry to tell you this disappointing news, because i know a clutch install is no walk in the park.
and there is no way that a stock clutch will hold up to the power you are putting down. save up and buy a clutch first, then work on the power. what you are going to have will not work with the clutch you have. sorry to tell you this disappointing news, because i know a clutch install is no walk in the park.
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Actually I really appreciate hearing it now before it's too late. I have to pull the motor anyways so installing a clutch won't be such a big deal. Well I guess that means I'll have a clutch/pressure plate for sale in 2 months. Any takers? It'll only have about 1,000 miles on it with no track time. What a waste. 
Oh yeah, I also have a stock flywheel with 45,000 miles on it that I'll throw in.
Oh yeah, I also have a stock flywheel with 45,000 miles on it that I'll throw in. Last edited by vettesmakeemwet; Apr 24, 2005 at 04:58 AM.
