1.8t running but the clutch isnt man enough HELP

BryFlyinBy · 06-08-13, 01:32 PM

Hello Friends

Got my car running, now converted to 1.8t with the Garrettt Gt28rs turbo.

It runs well and produces lots of power (un-measured yet) my big problem -the cheap clutch I bought from TechniClutch - a so-say uprated package with Single Mass Flywheel slips at the nearest whiff of Boost.

I'm trying to get my head around what I need with out forking out loadsof money I havent got!

My first issue is people ask what gearbox I have - and I dont know the code

it came from a 2.3 20v B3 coupe 1990/91 model

Please can someone tell me the code and also possible a good combination of clutch parts to buy to accept potentially 300bhp.....potentially.

Also it would be really good to know if the lightened fly wheel purchased as part of the kit will work with say a Sachs SRE type friction plate and cover.

Thanks in advance

Bry

msh · 06-08-13, 04:27 PM

FWD or quattro?

If you have already purchased some flywheel - what size clutch it supports - 228 mm or 240mm?

msh · 06-08-13, 04:29 PM

And actually - why are you asking us the code of your gearbox - you have the car, so while we can only guess, you can read that goddamn code. It's on top of the bellhousing, straight after the engine.

BryFlyinBy · 06-08-13, 04:47 PM

Hi MSH

Fair point on the gearbox code - I wasn't aware it was stamped anywhere I could see it, admittedly I could have looked first!!
The clutch kit I purchased was a complete package, lightened Flywheel, Friction and cover plate, no where on the invoice or documents does it state the diameter and I didnt measure it before fitting, which is annoying. So I cant tell you.

What I do know is I think I'm going to remove the whole kit andask for my money back so I will be requiring a new flywheel and all clutch parts.

Thanks

Bry

lefthooker · 06-08-13, 04:58 PM

Any chance you could be mistaking clutch slip for wheel spin? The fwd cars just don't seem to be able to handle much more than about 160/170 bhp, from what I've experienced.

BryFlyinBy · 06-08-13, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lefthooker

Any chance you could be mistaking clutch slip for wheel spin? The fwd cars just don't seem to be able to handle much more than about 160/170 bhp, from what I've experienced.

I wish!! At least that would put a smile on my face, no it was Dialynx who brought to my attention following the run to the MOT centre, and I have to trust their judgement.

PoloGaz · 08-08-13, 02:31 PM

AXD or AXG is the code for the 20v FWD gearbox depending if it was from a 90/coupe respectively

I'll have to have a look at your build thread to see how you made it all work

BryFlyinBy · 08-08-13, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoloGaz

AXD or AXG is the code for the 20v FWD gearbox depending if it was from a 90/coupe respectively

I'll have to have a look at your build thread to see how you made it all work

Thank you mate, for a straight forward answer that actually helps.

Any questions about the thread, fire away

Cheers

Bry

08-08-13, 02:31 PM	#7
PoloGaz Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 362	AXD or AXG is the code for the 20v FWD gearbox depending if it was from a 90/coupe respectively I'll have to have a look at your build thread to see how you made it all work Last edited by PoloGaz; 08-08-13 at 02:38 PM.

06-08-13, 04:27 PM	#2
msh 4 ring whore! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rucava, Latvija Posts: 3,816	FWD or quattro? If you have already purchased some flywheel - what size clutch it supports - 228 mm or 240mm?

06-08-13, 04:29 PM	#3
msh 4 ring whore! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rucava, Latvija Posts: 3,816	And actually - why are you asking us the code of your gearbox - you have the car, so while we can only guess, you can read that goddamn code. It's on top of the bellhousing, straight after the engine.

06-08-13, 04:47 PM	#4
BryFlyinBy Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Swindon, Wilts Posts: 641	Hi MSH Fair point on the gearbox code - I wasn't aware it was stamped anywhere I could see it, admittedly I could have looked first!! The clutch kit I purchased was a complete package, lightened Flywheel, Friction and cover plate, no where on the invoice or documents does it state the diameter and I didnt measure it before fitting, which is annoying. So I cant tell you. What I do know is I think I'm going to remove the whole kit andask for my money back so I will be requiring a new flywheel and all clutch parts. Thanks Bry

06-08-13, 04:58 PM	#5
lefthooker Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,655	Any chance you could be mistaking clutch slip for wheel spin? The fwd cars just don't seem to be able to handle much more than about 160/170 bhp, from what I've experienced.