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Old 02-19-10, 07:57 PM
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6port turbo clutch ?

I need a beefy clutch for my 6 port turbo project.

I just realized my stocker n/a clutch won't be able to handle the power so I have a quick question.

Can I swap in a turbo clutch with flywheel counterweight etc. Or won't it fit an n/a trans because of spline count or size etc.

Does anyone know of a beefy n/a clutch that's streatable. I.e. No need for lance Armstrong legs.

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Old 02-19-10, 11:53 PM
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You can't mix flywheels and transmissions. They have to match in order for the starter gear to engage the ring gear. A heavy duty NA pressure plate and organic disk from ACT should do the trick if you're going to be using a stock turbo. If planning on more power, you may have to look into something stronger and less street-friendly.
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turbo flywheel and clutch wont work on an na transmission. Just get a heavy duty clutch like RotaryRocket88 said. ACT is good or try racing beat. I have their 4 puck clutch and it prettty good. just needed getting used to
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I used an ACT stage 1 for 4-5000 miles until I broke first gear in the transmission, worked well running about 8psi.
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^ i think youre liable to have this problem as well, NA transmissions are notoriously weak. I used to have a ~200hp NA and killed 5 of them....

I would consider swapping to a turbo tranny if I were you. Then you could run a turbo clutch as well.
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Yeah I'm not blaming the clutch at all, thats just when I stopped using it and put a TII trans in. It was perfect when I took it out and had quick/crisp engagement compared to the stock clutch. I'd get one even if my engine was stock, it made rev matching, launching and fast shifting much easier and more crisp.
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Looks like I will just run low boost for now till I save my pennies for a TII transmission
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You should be fine on the NA transmission for a while. It does greatly depend on your driving style. At only 200-250HP it should not be too much of an issue.

TII transmissions are pretty cheap. You should be able to find one for under $200 and the just have a driveshaft made to connect it to the NA rear. I just did that exact thing...
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