SUPRA GUY Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Hi I've just got a 6speed box but might need to buy a new clutch and was wondering if any one has experience of using the 6speed stock clutch with bpu and if it's ok? I currently have no plans to go single so really don't need anything that handles over 400bhp plus I would prefer a stock clutch feel:cool: Any advice will be appreciated Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 stock is fine dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Speak to Chris Wilson, he does a hybrid clutch that's OEM like, but great for BPU. My stock clutch didn't last too long at BPU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Speak to Chris Wilson, he does a hybrid clutch that's OEM like, but great for BPU. My stock clutch didn't last too long at BPU really? mine lasted bloody ages and that was even running a small single, at low boost also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 really? mine lasted bloody ages and that was even running a small single, at low boost also. Odd! Mine started to slip after about 400-500 miles. Might have been worn ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 TRD single plate is ideal for BPU as well.. I am gonna try my luck with it at 600hp as well when I eventually go single.. You should budget for a new OEM flywheel as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Odd! Mine started to slip after about 400-500 miles. Might have been worn ... In fact, in fact thinking about it now bud. When Jurgen brought mine over, he said the clutch was slipping so replaced it with an uprated one, no idea what it was though?? so that might had something to do with it lasting alot longer. It did however feel bloody great, well compared to the southbend one i have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 When I went BPU, I installed a new OEM clutch, which worked fine on my eurospec turbos at 1.4 bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRA GUY Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 So I'm thinking I should just get a new stock clutch... Thanks For the info guys... Btw does anyone know how much Chris Wilson charges for his clutch.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 New stock clutch is fine, it won't last as long as it would not at BPU but it will be fine for 1000s of miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRA GUY Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 Well I only do apprx 5000 miles a year so hopefully should be fine :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 MIne started slipping with a stock clutch. I've been planning to go with a CW uprated one when i ever get round to changing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 MIne started slipping with a stock clutch. I've been planning to go with a CW uprated one when i ever get round to changing it After how many miles though? Mine had a fresh clutch when I got it and it was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I went Bpu and had my stock clutch replaced more or less at the same time. This was 3 and a half years ago and probably around 12000 miles ago. No problem so far with oem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 It had 55k when i went BPU been slipping 10k after that. It's only in 4th and upward and not all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Available now: Uprated MKIV TT clutches. I use a stock, brand new driven plate, as it is correctly balanced, doesn't judder and will hold all but big torque highly modded engines or cars used for drag racing. I modify a stock brand new cover to give more clamping force. The reason I tooled up to do these is some of the aftermarket US clutches I have fitted SEEM to be built from used cover assemblies with reground friction surfaces, and a stronger spring. I have had hellish trouble getting these to fully release, because due to this seemingly thinner cast iron friction face, the geometry of the clutch goes to pot, and being a pull type clutch (the hydraulics pull the bearing away from the engine, rather than the more normal push type) it is a lot harder to effect a cure. For 455 pounds plus VAT , you get a brand new driven plate, a brand new modded cover, and a brand new release bearing. I would rather fit myself so any complaints are down to me, I see a lot of clutches damaged by people without the right gear (a ramp and transmission jack, plus correct circlip tools and fitment) or clutches fitted to patently *uggered flywheels. I will do a supply only if you feel competent to tackle the job or are using a bona fide garage to fit the clutch Toyota use a dual mass flywheel (the flywheel is in 2 parts, an inner and outer assembly, damped in the middle) which is now showing signs of wear causing a lot of rattle when idling or on very light throttle openings. For God knows what reason they are charging about £400 + VAT for a new one, they look more like they should be over 500 to me, but don't say anything :-) The very similar LUK dual mass flywheel on Maseratis is nearly £1000 + VAT.... So if the flywheels old enough or abused enough to be scored it should be replaced. Fitting by myself will cost £175 + VAT. Reply privately if interested please. [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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