(17-07-2012, 07:56 AM)Chris_90 Wrote: Great Guide there! what clutch is that you have used? im on the look out for a new clutch whats the best one to get want it to handle stage 2 power but my budget is around £150-200max
A good original will take 150bhp and 240-250lbft ok.
Not sure how long it'd last, probably depends on how hard you are with it.
Rob McD on the TDOC forum ran an LuK with ~ 270lbft and had small slip in 5th on the motorway and his lasted for well over a year like that...
If you want 270lbft+, being able to drive it hard, and have it last a good while, then you'll probably be at the top of your £200 budget + a bit more!
I ran 285lbft or so on my Sachs paddle which went in with a new OEM Valeo pressure plate/bearing. Total cost was about £275 all in but it ran fine for over 3yrs like that and lots of hard use.
I think there is a Sachs kit you can get that is just upgraded friction and pressure plate combo... Does Chris Bell on Pug306 run one? They are for a Berlingo van iirc, can't remember... about £200 ish?
That seems like the best bet but not sure how long they last etc...
I hate clutch changes on these cars though. It's the hardest bit of an FMIC project but almost essential even if just to fit a new OEM!
Whatever you put in there, best to put something good in that you don't need to touch ever again if you can help it
Dave