Rover 3.9 turbo, clutch recommendation?
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Rover 3.9 turbo, clutch recommendation?
3.9 rover in a MGB r380 box, the car is for road use, road tires about 360bhp, whats a good value clutch that will hold this level of power,? thanks
Re: Rover 3.9 turbo, clutch recommendation?
It's more maximum torque which determines the clutch needed. Is it forced induction?
Dave
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Re: Rover 3.9 turbo, clutch recommendation?
yep turbo...
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Re: Rover 3.9 turbo, clutch recommendation?
Regular AP paddle clutch should hold it ok, and car is probably fairly light ?
I used one years ago and it held well on my much heavier car.
I used one years ago and it held well on my much heavier car.
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Are the paddle clutches a little harsh?, any part numbers for this? thanks
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I use a Helix paddle clutch in my 4.6, you can get a bit of a judder just as the clutch bites when you are pulling away from a standstill but after that it's OK.
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Re: Rover 3.9 turbo, clutch recommendation?
They are a little yes.
For a daily driver....more so if you see traffic, it would be very annoying. For an occasional fun car, not really a big deal as they're not really that bad in most cases.
Realistically in this day and age, there should be dozens of organic based options to hold the power, but just not sure anyone has ever bothered. But for modern Jap stuff, 4wd etc...getting a good organic clutch that will handle 500hp all day long is pretty easy and they're smaller diameter than the RV8.
So for the RV8 getting a daily driver clutch to handle only 400hp should be very easy.....should.
Might be worth calling the likes of Helix etc
Or maybe the likes of TTV could offer something
http://ttvracing.com/clutch-types/ttvr-road-clutches/
http://ttvracing.com/product/rover-v8-l ... -5-clutch/
For a daily driver....more so if you see traffic, it would be very annoying. For an occasional fun car, not really a big deal as they're not really that bad in most cases.
Realistically in this day and age, there should be dozens of organic based options to hold the power, but just not sure anyone has ever bothered. But for modern Jap stuff, 4wd etc...getting a good organic clutch that will handle 500hp all day long is pretty easy and they're smaller diameter than the RV8.
So for the RV8 getting a daily driver clutch to handle only 400hp should be very easy.....should.
Might be worth calling the likes of Helix etc
Or maybe the likes of TTV could offer something
http://ttvracing.com/clutch-types/ttvr-road-clutches/
http://ttvracing.com/product/rover-v8-l ... -5-clutch/
Re: Rover 3.9 turbo, clutch recommendation?
Thanks for that, no one running a car with similar specs care to give me the details for what they are using? please?
Re: Rover 3.9 turbo, clutch recommendation?
Running a 10.5" McLeod street strip kit from RealSteel for years now. Sinter Organic full face for years on the Supercharged. Superb on the street. Just handles like a daily. Perfect on the strip.
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Re: Rover 3.9 turbo, clutch recommendation?
The likes of the larger diameter US offerings would be a good idea.
Or plain and simple AP paddle clutch
https://www.apracing.com/product_detail ... _only.aspx
Or plain and simple AP paddle clutch
https://www.apracing.com/product_detail ... _only.aspx
Re: Rover 3.9 turbo, clutch recommendation?
Thanks for the input, I see JEGS in the US do a mcleod 10.5" plate & cover with post+import dutys etc it comes out at £239.12p, sounds like the way to go, BTW its listed as a Dodge Charger 69 part....
Re: Rover 3.9 turbo, clutch recommendation?
I'm using a Helix organic clutch+cover in my 4.6 supercharged Dax Rush, probably 350+hp, grippy rear tyres but only 700kg so maybe a little lighter than an MGB?
Clutch works great, holds the power fine, although it is rather heavy when doing lots of stop starts, but it smooth and progressive.
Don't know part numbers, just at the time when I phoned Helix they told me it was the same one they use in the Tuscan race cars.
It has double diaphragm springs.
Tom.
Clutch works great, holds the power fine, although it is rather heavy when doing lots of stop starts, but it smooth and progressive.
Don't know part numbers, just at the time when I phoned Helix they told me it was the same one they use in the Tuscan race cars.
It has double diaphragm springs.
Tom.
Dax Rush 4.6 supercharged V8 MSII
Re: Rover 3.9 turbo, clutch recommendation?
I had the 10.5 Mcleod clutch for years on mine,BUT ,there's a limit,I found that,and now gone to a ceramic clutch,
Organic are good to about 400lb IMHO
Organic are good to about 400lb IMHO
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Running Mcleod RST twin plate set up in mine,
nice on the road to use just like standard clutch,
nice on the road to use just like standard clutch,
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MS2 V3.57 Ecu mapable efi and wasted spark ignition.
Procharger D1SC supercharger and Cossie RS500 Intercooler @ 14psi of Boost. 416 RWHP, (boost leak)
Forged 4.8 V8 kitted out with the dogs Cajones of parts.
Sponsored by: www.v8performanceparts.co.uk, www.interpart.biz, www.caprisport.com & www.baileyperformance.co.uk
Re: Rover 3.9 turbo, clutch recommendation?
Beware COOPS, your new blower is going to make more POWER