Drivetrain Stage 3 clutch in street R53?
#26
03-30-2017, 05:21 AM
Yes like they said the Valeo will work for you fine. The aftermarket "stages" of clutches are really race clutches and never last as long as the original and due to the higher clamping force and materials they are made from they will be stiffer and harder to drive every day.
As for the Quaife and other parts we keep that all on the shelf and ready to ship as we install them in the shop all the time.
Don't bother ordering coolant online. You can pick up much cheaper coolant at your local parts store that works fine. I even run the green in my cars.
As for the Quaife and other parts we keep that all on the shelf and ready to ship as we install them in the shop all the time.
Don't bother ordering coolant online. You can pick up much cheaper coolant at your local parts store that works fine. I even run the green in my cars.
#28
03-30-2017, 06:51 AM
You do need to order new bearings for the quaife. I found a youtube video for the quaife install.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPXZIOB9QiM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXS_ega7qmg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPXZIOB9QiM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXS_ega7qmg
#31
03-30-2017, 03:10 PM
#33
04-17-2017, 07:56 AM
So how much power does the Valeo SMF kit actually hold? I need a clutch for my r53 as well, however I have a turbo conversion and have the potential for just under 300hp and peak torque at 4100rpm (currently only running 19psi, rough estimates now are between 250-270hp). My stock clutch is finally slipping so I need to find something decent to hold the power, but not something that will break the bank account.
#34
04-17-2017, 08:13 AM
So how much power does the Valeo SMF kit actually hold? I need a clutch for my r53 as well, however I have a turbo conversion and have the potential for just under 300hp and peak torque at 4100rpm (currently only running 19psi, rough estimates now are between 250-270hp). My stock clutch is finally slipping so I need to find something decent to hold the power, but not something that will break the bank account.
#35
04-17-2017, 09:57 AM
Ehh, I'll definitely need something bigger then, I'm close to that number now with the turbo at 19psi. I could care less about pedal engagement, nothing about the car is anywhere near stock as it is, so a bit stiffer on the pedal won't bother me.
Was just hoping to find something a bit more reasonably priced, any decent clutch and solid flywheel conversion is almost $1,000.
Was just hoping to find something a bit more reasonably priced, any decent clutch and solid flywheel conversion is almost $1,000.
#36
04-17-2017, 12:37 PM
Ehh, I'll definitely need something bigger then, I'm close to that number now with the turbo at 19psi. I could care less about pedal engagement, nothing about the car is anywhere near stock as it is, so a bit stiffer on the pedal won't bother me.
Was just hoping to find something a bit more reasonably priced, any decent clutch and solid flywheel conversion is almost $1,000.
Was just hoping to find something a bit more reasonably priced, any decent clutch and solid flywheel conversion is almost $1,000.
#37
11-01-2019, 10:29 AM
I just re-discovered this thread. My new Valeo is already slipping again, less than a year and ~8k miles since putting it on. Same symptoms as before. The old clutch actually had plenty of life left as well. Seems like they actually can't hold power, contrary to what I've heard you guys say. Could there be any other cause?
#38
12-23-2019, 05:39 PM
4th Gear
I just re-discovered this thread. My new Valeo is already slipping again, less than a year and ~8k miles since putting it on. Same symptoms as before. The old clutch actually had plenty of life left as well. Seems like they actually can't hold power, contrary to what I've heard you guys say. Could there be any other cause?
#39
12-23-2019, 05:40 PM
#40
01-21-2020, 03:40 PM
I’ve been running 270 whp on the Vallejo for years no issues. It loves the TVS 900
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01-21-2020, 07:51 PM