Best clutch, bang for buck!
08-03-2005, 01:36 PM
#1
Nordschleife Master
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Best clutch, bang for buck!
Ok, I need to order a clutch for my trackcar (924S). This car is getting a 968 engine and 951 tranny. The keeping the 924S bellhousing and t-tube and I am having a 944S2 flywheel reworked to remove weight. So, do I just go with a stock 944S2 clutch or a Sachs clutch? Are there other options out there that I should consider?
08-03-2005, 02:25 PM
#2
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I've never gone wrong with a Sachs setup.
I had a cheap aftermarket pressure plate come apart at high rpm on a VW once. Made a nice hole in the track and gave me a nice high - rise hood.
I had a cheap aftermarket pressure plate come apart at high rpm on a VW once. Made a nice hole in the track and gave me a nice high - rise hood.
08-03-2005, 04:16 PM
#4
Nordschleife Master
Yea, Talk to Matt, great guy. Also, you can try his website dedicated to his car. http://www.944s3.com/944S3/
OK n/m since i'm a nice guy, i'll just tell you.
OK n/m since i'm a nice guy, i'll just tell you.
Originally Posted by Matt O.
if you are going to use the stock 944 na transaxle, you must use the 944 torque tube. And because of the torque tube, you must use the 944 clutch bell housing. And the 968 flywheel will not fit in the 944 bell housing, so you must get a 944 S2 clutch and flywheel setup, along with the S2 flywheel sensor MOUNTING bracket. DO NOT use the S2 flywheel sensor. You will be using the 968 flywheel sensor, mounted on the S2 bracket, mounted on the 944 na clutch housing. Even though that sounds like a complete hack job, trust me -- it works, and works great -- I drive with it every day!
08-03-2005, 05:21 PM
#6
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Yes, I'm well aware of Matt O. and his 944S3 website, both have been extremely helpful 
I was not so much asking what size clutch, that I know (944S2 sizeing), instead I was asking for makes. I'm familiar with the OE and Sachs, are there other brands that may be more appropriate for a track/race car? I've sunk enough money into this project that if I need to buy a clutch that is $200 more than the Sachs, but is dramatically better, than I'll suck it up and pay the extra. So, having said that, what's the best clutch out there?
I was not so much asking what size clutch, that I know (944S2 sizeing), instead I was asking for makes. I'm familiar with the OE and Sachs, are there other brands that may be more appropriate for a track/race car? I've sunk enough money into this project that if I need to buy a clutch that is $200 more than the Sachs, but is dramatically better, than I'll suck it up and pay the extra. So, having said that, what's the best clutch out there?
08-03-2005, 05:43 PM
#7
Nordschleife Master
Tim,
Thats a tuffy.
The turbo guys use the "Cup Clutch" as a alternative which is better than stock/OE, but still made by sachs. LR sells Spec clutch kits, Stage I thru IV with III and IV begin 6 or 4puck discs and lightweight ones as well. For racing, i would go with III or IV. I'm not aware of any other brands.
here: http://www.lindseyracing.com/Merchan...=CLUTCHSPEC944
Thats a tuffy.
The turbo guys use the "Cup Clutch" as a alternative which is better than stock/OE, but still made by sachs. LR sells Spec clutch kits, Stage I thru IV with III and IV begin 6 or 4puck discs and lightweight ones as well. For racing, i would go with III or IV. I'm not aware of any other brands.here: http://www.lindseyracing.com/Merchan...=CLUTCHSPEC944
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08-03-2005, 10:54 PM
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I seen SFR is selling Clutch Masters stage 0 and 2 kit. Seem to look pretty good, but I have not had any experience with CM. I am not sure if a KEP pressure plate would be overkill for you or not. Chris White sells a plethora of clutch disc types as well. www.944enhancement.com
08-04-2005, 04:39 AM
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Centerforce is cheaper by $100 than the stock S2 clutch, and is signficantly better.
www.944S2.com has a link to a retailer that sells them for wholesale.
Amazing clutch, nothing but praise from me.
www.944S2.com has a link to a retailer that sells them for wholesale.
Amazing clutch, nothing but praise from me.
08-04-2005, 12:02 PM
#14
Originally Posted by Dmitry S.
Centerforce is cheaper by $100 than the stock S2 clutch, and is signficantly better.
www.944S2.com has a link to a retailer that sells them for wholesale.
Amazing clutch, nothing but praise from me.
www.944S2.com has a link to a retailer that sells them for wholesale.
Amazing clutch, nothing but praise from me.
Their price for the turbo vesion is $880. Is it worth the ~$100 more than a Spec clutch?
08-04-2005, 01:52 PM
#15
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Originally Posted by streckfu's951
Their price for the turbo vesion is $880. Is it worth the ~$100 more than a Spec clutch?
Since the original question pertained to a 968 motor car w/ S2 flywheel, I assume that the owner will be running an S2 clutch (I don't think it's possible to run a 951 clutch or a 951 flywheel/clutch). From what I have read, the only options for the S2 are Stock, Sach's Sport, Centerforce, and Spec Clutches from Lindsey (?). Out of those four, the Centerforce is cheapest, and offers the most grip without any sacrifice in driveability.
