> I'm looking for recommendations. My 2.0L 16V has developed an appetite for
> stock clutches. The last few have only lasted a few thousand miles.
SOMETHING isn't right. Even a stock Sachs 16V clutch should last at least
50K, even with a LOT of abuse, and well over 100K is not unheard of.
I agree, this should not be happening, however I should mention that my car
(no it hasn't been dyno'd) is making 170-180HP, and the clutch failures
increased dramatically after I installed the aluminum front motor mount, It
does transmit a lot more power to the ground and unfortunately more shock
back thru the drivetrain. We think that is what is causing the clutch
failures. But I don't want to go back to eating front motor mounts every
week. Major Dilemma! The car is sadly enjoyed (i.e. abused) a lot less
now and I don't normally dump the clutch (unless at an autox).
> Anyway I would like to install a heavy duty clutch, and need info on what
> works and what doesn't. I plan on doing the install myself this time so any
> other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Before you go installing an expensive trick clutch, you need to find out
what's killing the stock ones. Once you've done that and corrected whatever
the problem is, then I suggest a ClutchMaster's Stage 3 clutch packag
Who sells these?
Thanks,
Brian
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Forced Failure Racing
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88 16V GTI G2
86 16V GTI EP
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