ESPRIT? WHAT IS THE BEST CLUTCH (NEED)

[geo_allino]

Hey Guys,

I want a good clutch, anyone selling one or what is the toughest race strenght type clutch for a 1991 Esprit turbo.

Any help is appreciated..thanks.


Geo.

[ragingfool]

I havent used one, but Marcus sells some upgraded clutch kits
http://freudhoefer.de/lotus/esprit
JAE may also have upgraded clutches
www.jae.com
though if you are not tracking your car, the standard clutch should work fine for you
chris
90SE

[Paula&Marcus]

Hi Geo,
I personally do very much like our +25% clutch for the Esprit Turbo, SE, S4 and GT3 applications on stock or (slightly) uprated engines.

Look: http://freudhoefer.de/lotus/esprit/products/clutch/index.htm

This one is really very good quality (IMHO better than the stock one) and will last a much longer time than the OEM one. And its less expensive ;o)

Cheers
Marcus (www.PUKesprit.de)

[benfell100]

What do you think of the +35% one then Marcus, is it that much better again? If and when I need a new clutch I will go for the +35% one. Cuious that Dermot opted for the +25% one when he has had such a significant hike in engine performance and could have opted for the +35%. Is there something I should read into that?
Dom

[MadMaxx]

What is the stock pressure plate rated at?

[f1karting]

Is there anything available that is lightweight. The OE pressure plate is a tank!

[Paula&Marcus]

benfell100 said:

What do you think of the +35% one then Marcus, is it that much better again? If and when I need a new clutch I will go for the +35% one. Cuious that Dermot opted for the +25% one when he has had such a significant hike in engine performance and could have opted for the +35%. Is there something I should read into that? Dom

Hi Dom,
Yes you may read something into that ;o)
The +25% one most likely is up to the task (even for a modded engine).

Cheers
Marcus (www.PUKesprit.de)

[njgsx96]

Paula&Marcus said:

benfell100 said: What do you think of the +35% one then Marcus, is it that much better again? If and when I need a new clutch I will go for the +35% one. Cuious that Dermot opted for the +25% one when he has had such a significant hike in engine performance and could have opted for the +35%. Is there something I should read into that? Dom Hi Dom, Yes you may read something into that ;o) The +25% one most likely is up to the task (even for a modded engine). Cheers Marcus (www.PUKesprit.de)

Hmm.. so I wasted my money on the +35% clutch? Do you accept trades?

[Paula&Marcus]

njgsx96 said:

Hmm.. so I wasted my money on the +35% clutch? Do you accept trades?

Huchhhhhhh ... what a question ...

Back to the topic: "whats the best clutch ?"

The best one is the +35% one, of course ! You got the best !

.... pehhhh, that was close.

Cheers
Marcus (www.PUKesprit.de)

[f1karting]

Hi Marcus.. I too am looking for a decent clutch package. Now, if I want to order the best, and of course lightest available, which one would be the ticket. I want light, light, light, but with enough torque to satisfy a well modified S3T.

Are there any other clutch options, like multiplate, available?

thanks Jan

[njgsx96]

Paula&Marcus said:

njgsx96 said: Hmm.. so I wasted my money on the +35% clutch? Do you accept trades? Huchhhhhhh ... what a question ... Back to the topic: "whats the best clutch ?" The best one is the +35% one, of course ! You got the best ! .... pehhhh, that was close. Cheers Marcus (www.PUKesprit.de)

Hmmm... not so re-assuring, flip-flopping like that!

Well if the +25% is the same design as the +35%, should be no problem. Out of curiousity, which one is closer to the clamping force of the S4s clutch?

[andecorp]

Marcus

What do you recomend for a S4s that's dynoed at 361bhp (in great part thanks to you )?

I'm in need of replacing the clutch soon.