B18FT. Choosing a clutch

[JOSHIEEBOII94]

Hi everyone.
im am in the process of rebuilding a B18FT engine for my renault 5 but am having trouble in deciding which clutch to go with i am having the head ported and polished at the moment and have a t28 hybrid
ready to install. have sent off for the engine to be lightened and balanced.
looking to make just over 200bhp.

does anyone know of a good fast road clutch which would be good for around 200bhp?
any help would be greatly appreciated.
here are a few i have had my eye on.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OMP-200mm-FAST-ROAD-CLUTCH-KIT-RENAULT-R5-1-4-GT-TURBO-/351575175290?hash=item51db83707a:g:YiEAAOSw~bFWQX5 Q

would a renault 5 gt turbo one be ok as i am using the volvo 480 gear box.

kind regards josh

[R5MJH]

the valeo green box should be fine for thise powers matey, nottswoodys made 215 and im sure this is the clutch he uses

check his project thread boss:agree:

[JOSHIEEBOII94]

Ok great thank you very much. Il go and check him out 😆

[Markey Mark (BD)]

I would use a paddle friction plate with the Valeo cover, will help cope with the extra torque

Are you using standard ecu's with your engine?

[JOSHIEEBOII94]

I would use a paddle friction plate with the Valeo cover, will help cope with the extra torque

Are you using standard ecu's with your engine?

Thanks for the info. Yes but have had my Ecu de restricted. Kind regards josh

[Ian S]

AT 200ft lbs the Volvo 440T clutch should do it. That what so many 5GTTs used with that sort of torque. The Valeo one mentioned above is the one: Valeo Volvo 480 Turbo 200mm 3 piece kit in a green box. Valeo part no. 801015.

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?4732-Extended-clutch-release-arm-conversion-(from-old-site)
http://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?4749-Clutch-What-is-the-best-one-(from-old-site)

However, you can get quite a bit more than 200ft lbs with that 1.7 litre, hence the suggestion to use a paddle centre plate with the above cover.

[JOSHIEEBOII94]

AT 200ft lbs the Volvo 440T clutch should do it. That what so many 5GTTs used with that sort of torque. The Valeo one mentioned above is the one: Valeo Volvo 480 Turbo 200mm 3 piece kit in a green box. Valeo part no. 801015.

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?4732-Extended-clutch-release-arm-conversion-(from-old-site)
http://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?4749-Clutch-What-is-the-best-one-(from-old-site)

However, you can get quite a bit more than 200ft lbs with that 1.7 litre, hence the suggestion to use a paddle centre plate with the above cover.

Thanks very much for the help, that is what I'm going to do then. just have one question. When I stripped my gearbox I measured the clutch plate but it was measuring 215mm not 200m would this cause a problem. I heard that the later volvo model came with a 215mm clutch plate and earlier was 200m I had a look round but couldn't find a Vale clutch measuring 215mm. Kind regards josh

[JOSHIEEBOII94]

Thanks very much for the help, that is what I'm going to do then. just have one question. When I stripped my gearbox I measured the clutch plate but it was measuring 215mm not 200m would this cause a problem. I heard that the later volvo model came with a 215mm clutch plate and earlier was 200m I had a look round but couldn't find a Vale clutch measuring 215mm. Kind regards josh

The links you sent me will definitely come in handy. Thanks very much kind regards josh

[francob80]

I've got a feeling Helix do a 215mm 4 paddle.

[Ian S]

Yes that 801015 is a for the 200mm so I expect it won't fit a 215mm. Sorry, I don't know any part numbers for 215mm.

[Matt Cole]

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?24365-need-advice-for-B18FT-clutch&highlight=techcraft

Have a read ;)

[JOSHIEEBOII94]

Yes that 801015 is a for the 200mm so I expect it won't fit a 215mm. Sorry, I don't know any part numbers for 215mm.

OK no worries thanks anyways kind regards josh

[JOSHIEEBOII94]

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?24365-need-advice-for-B18FT-clutch&highlight=techcraft

Have a read ;)

Thanks very much kind regards josh 😉

[JOSHIEEBOII94]

Thanks for all the helpfull information I think I'm going to go down the helix 4 paddle clutch route 😆

[francob80]

Thanks for all the helpfull information I think I'm going to go down the helix 4 paddle clutch route 😆

Good choice, I run 4 paddle on my C1J. Has stood up to the abuse well so far.

[JOSHIEEBOII94]

I have found the Valeo clutch kit part number which may be of use to someone it's: 801307 😉

[JOSHIEEBOII94]

Good choice, I run 4 paddle on my C1J. Has stood up to the abuse well so far.

lol sounds worth it then. would you happen to have a link to the exact helix clutch plate you brought kind regards josh. if not no worries kind regards josh

[JOSHIEEBOII94]

just had a look on helix motorsports website and found one which is a 22mmx26 does anyone know if that possibly the correct clutch plate. kind regards josh