Standard Valeo Clutch Okay For 150-160bhp?

[thomasrally 3]

As per title really, do you thinka standard 1900gti valeo clutch will be okay running in the region off 155bhp@flywheel?

 

Obviously a paddle clutch is best but wondering if our fairly new valeo would be upto the job for a few events so my pockets have time to replenish!

[Baz 421]

yes, and some.

[omega 82]

and if you need a new one i have a 3 part one here for 33 posted

[iamjackiechan 0]

I have a standard clutch on my s16 running 175bhp, when i put my foot down in first you can definately feel and smell the clutch slipping

[welshpug 1,661]

its not bhp that kills clutches, its torque (and abuse!)

[thomasrally 3]

its not bhp that kills clutches, its torque (and abuse!)

 

So do you think the standard valeo clutch will be reliable at 150-160bhp?

[Baz 421]

I have and do run them without issue or slip on numerous 175bhp+ cars.

[thomasrally 3]

I have and do run them without issue or slip on numerous 175bhp+ cars.

 

Baz what about the 1600 clutch, is that also upto the job?

 

Just had a conversation over the phone now which makes me think that it was actually a 1600 clutch instead of a 1900 one that we put in the car, any difference between the two?

[welshpug 1,661]

1900 and 1600 use the same clutch.

[Baz 421]

In fact, we found out last weekend that a good friend's car that has the minerals to be over 200bhp has been running on an 200mm 8v clutch without issue.

[thomasrally 3]

thanks lads that pretty much answers my question!