Need a Clutch/flywheel
12-13-2001, 03:42 PM
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Three Wheelin'
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Need a Clutch/flywheel
Hello List,
Just bought a '95 968 Coupe and it needs a clutch. I've been told that the way to go is to replace the flywheel, too, as one can't cut a dual-mass flywheel.
Does anyone have a comparison of the different clutch options for the 968?
Is there really a difference between the aftermarket and the Porsche OE package?
Thanks much,
Just bought a '95 968 Coupe and it needs a clutch. I've been told that the way to go is to replace the flywheel, too, as one can't cut a dual-mass flywheel.
Does anyone have a comparison of the different clutch options for the 968?
Is there really a difference between the aftermarket and the Porsche OE package?
Thanks much,
12-14-2001, 02:40 PM
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I would check with prospeed motorsports:
http://www.prospeedmktggrp.com/
They have a lightened flywheel package, and also the OEM clutch kit. Hope this helps.
-- Sujit
http://www.prospeedmktggrp.com/
They have a lightened flywheel package, and also the OEM clutch kit. Hope this helps.
-- Sujit
12-17-2001, 02:12 AM
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12-17-2001, 11:21 PM
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I just checked Paragon, Tabor is right $6 difference between factory and sport. The sport gives you approx 800 more pounds of clamping force than the standard clutch (3100-3300 vs. 2300-2500). I wish I had bought this clutch when I had mine replaced 6 months ago.
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Yes, we have a lightweight aluminum flywheel/clutch kit that is the best currently available. The factory Motorsport flywheel/clutch is no longer available.
Another note: (And this is not meant to offend Jason @ Paragaon. He's a great guy and a good source for parts) the stock p plate is not 2300-2500 lbs clamping force. It is 2000 - 2100 lbs. This is the spec from Porsche. The book actually lists it at 8800-9600 newtons which converts to 2000-2159. The sport p plate is approximately 10% more clamping force. And in that kit the clutch disc is completely stock.
The package I designed and put together uses a carbon/kevlar clutch disc and a much higher rate p plate. My p plates measure (we test each one) at 3250 - 3400 lb clamping force. This is a much better combination and bolts in as easy as the stock package.
We have also found in the 10k miles we have on the test package, that even with the higher clamping force, due to the physical alignment of the new parts, the pedal effort actually drops.
Another note: (And this is not meant to offend Jason @ Paragaon. He's a great guy and a good source for parts) the stock p plate is not 2300-2500 lbs clamping force. It is 2000 - 2100 lbs. This is the spec from Porsche. The book actually lists it at 8800-9600 newtons which converts to 2000-2159. The sport p plate is approximately 10% more clamping force. And in that kit the clutch disc is completely stock.
The package I designed and put together uses a carbon/kevlar clutch disc and a much higher rate p plate. My p plates measure (we test each one) at 3250 - 3400 lb clamping force. This is a much better combination and bolts in as easy as the stock package.
We have also found in the 10k miles we have on the test package, that even with the higher clamping force, due to the physical alignment of the new parts, the pedal effort actually drops.
