wardy18 33 1 Cars Posted February 7, 2008 hi all im looking into buyin a Helix clutch for my race 205 but the funds are extremely short at the moment and these clutches are exteremly expensive i have a brand new standard clutch kit at home already, is it possible to simply buy the helix clutch plate, either Organic or Ceramic and use this with the standard clutch housing?!!?!? my personal thinkin is yes as they look the same, the simple differences are the stronger spring in the clutch plate and the housing is slightly stronger aswel, but im not looking for a huge race spec this year so the clutch isnt goin to be put under that much pressure if i can get away with a organic Helix clutch plate together with a standard clutch housing i would be very very happy thanx simon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trialster 0 Posted February 7, 2008 i suppose the only way to find out, unless someone knows, is to ask a supplier for some dimenstions and compare it to the standard one which you have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batfink 201 Posted February 7, 2008 what racing will you be doing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wardy18 33 1 Cars Posted February 7, 2008 just hillclimbs, the spec of the engine is standard 1900 XU9 block with a 1900 head with Weber 45's, Catcam rally cam, big head skim, alloy flywheel so its not gonna be pushin out massive bhp yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,662 Posted February 7, 2008 doesn't sound like you'll need anything other than an original equipment clutch with that specification, save a bit of cash there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 191 Posted February 7, 2008 Cerametallic paddle plate with standard cover is a great combination, which we use on virtually all the cars we build. Uprated covers are rarely necessary with NA torque, the cerametallic material is far more heat and oil tolerant compared to organic and the standard cover means the clutch action is more friendly than uprated covers. When you try to buy the plate on its own, they always try to tell you you NEED the other parts, but it's not the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batfink 201 Posted February 7, 2008 if you are running road legal tyres I really doubt you will need better than the standard clutch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wardy18 33 1 Cars Posted February 7, 2008 am running 16" Compomotive MO's with Matador Slicks I think im gonna send the whole clutch back and use the standard one i already have, like you said would save alot of money apart from a bit of wasted postage here and back ah well thanx for the help all now i just need help with teh weber rebuild, please see my other thread thanx simon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
