Clutch for 300bhp?

[dac69er]

Aiming for 300bhp.

I currently have an exedy organic clutch, but not sure if that would be up to the task of 300bhp?

I don't want to go with a paddle clutch as they are horrible.

I was looking at a twin plate clutch like the osgiken. Are there any other options out there?

 

[Djaniero]

Have you decided to go fully forged now @dac69er ? Following as I would also like opinions on this also.

 

[dac69er]

That's what I am weighing up. Looking at a wepr hybrid td04.

If I can get a nice driveable 300bhp, then I would have to go forged.

If everything I want to achieve can be achieved, then I will just go for it. You only live once

 

[SKINY]

I would suggest talking to Sacha

 

[dac69er]

I would suggest talking to Sacha

Wepr don't do clutches!?!?

 

[SKINY]

Experience running high hp tho

 

[starletsy]

When I had my 300hp one I ran an exeddy paddle and never found it a problem or difficult to live with.
The ORC has been the choice that most people have gone for in the past though that wanted a clutch with good feel for that sort of power.

 

[Djaniero]

That's what I am weighing up. Looking at a wepr hybrid td04.

If I can get a nice driveable 300bhp, then I would have to go forged.

If everything I want to achieve can be achieved, then I will just go for it. You only live once

Glad to hear you're going all the way with it man...like you said YOLO

I've sent you a DM on Bookface, of another UK based Hybrid TD04 that may fit the bill.

 

[Kev-ep91]

Exedy paddles what im on at 310, as @starletsy mentioned its never been a problem ect

 

[Djaniero]

Exedy paddles what im on at 310, as @starletsy mentioned its never been a problem ect

Have you got a link to that clutch and what is like to live with on a street car?
Thanks

 

[Kev-ep91]

https://www.tuningdevelopments.uk/product_info.php?cPath=502_520_587&products_id=7419

There may be a cheaper alternative if you look about, personally id say you just grow used to a paddle. Slow moving traffic id dare say itd be a pain in the arse though haha

 

[Fizturbo]

https://www.tuningdevelopments.uk/product_info.php?products_id=182

Many years been Boostin around 300bhp on 6 puk clutch, but I had to replace realase bearing once.

 

[Djaniero]

https://www.tuningdevelopments.uk/product_info.php?cPath=502_520_587&products_id=7419

There may be a cheaper alternative if you look about, personally id say you just grow used to a paddle. Slow moving traffic id dare say itd be a pain in the arse though haha

Thanks man. Mine a weekend warrior but don’t want a clutch that’s a bitch to drive on the road if I can help it lol.

 

[Djaniero]

https://www.tuningdevelopments.uk/product_info.php?products_id=182

Many years been Boostin around 300bhp on 6 puk clutch, but I had to replace realase bearing once.

How does the clutch pedal feel on yours Fiz?

 

[Fizturbo]

The pedal feels mildly firm not bad for daily drive engagement is very quick.

 

[dac69er]

When I had my 300hp one I ran an exeddy paddle and never found it a problem or difficult to live with.
The ORC has been the choice that most people have gone for in the past though that wanted a clutch with good feel for that sort of power.

I have an exedy paddle on my ep85 and it's not nice. In not worried about how hard it is or how on/off it is as such, the worst bit is when you downshift and bring the clutch back up. If you don't just smash it in or slip it by heel and toeing, the clutch judders and feels horrible. I just hate it and is the worst part about driving the car, I kick myself for leaving it in there when I got the box rebuilt.

 

[dac69er]

Any other opinions?

In tempted with the orc as I want a nice clutch, cost is no issue.

The exedy organic is nice, but now I have had it off and seen it, I know it won't handle 300bhp. An exedy paddle is awful, so would never get one of those again!

 

[gorganl2000]

i don't know if this would work for your purposes,,,but i'll throw it out there
some persons have used uprated organic clutches along with heavy duty ( or extra heavy duty) pressure plates to run higher powered cars
so you kind of get the driving comfort of the organic clutch and higher clamping force of the uprated pressure plate
the clutch pedal tends to feel moderately firmer than stock and drivability is usually very good
however, if you are into drag racing and/or you trash the car every time you drive it, then this set up may not be for you..if you drive sensibly, then it could work for a long time

whatever clutch set up...i'd suggest you get a new clutch release fork or properly check over your existing one,,,they sometimes break/bend with uprated clutches

 

[dac69er]

went with the orc in the end