996 turbo clutch advice

[mrfunex]

Hi all, my 996 turbo X50 requires a clutch. It's been fiddled about with and is putting out about 500 bhp.

Will the standard clutch ( I believe the normal turbo and the X50 use the same part now) be sufficient? I've had the GT2 clutch recommended to me as it's a solid plate, wears better etc. If I go this route, will the clutch be very stiff? I don't want my left leg to start shaking whilst in traffic etc.

The car is my daily driver.

[EvoSlayer]

Just fit one of these and be done...

http://www.sachsperformance.com/Sachs-Performance-...

I've had the 740nm version in for around 3 years now which feels pretty much like the stock clutch and is holding up fine. However, it appears that the 740nm disc has now been discontinued leaving only the 890nm. Lots of people using this clutch setup in modified turbos though and would be the way I would go if I ever needed a replacement.

[Martian O]

I had the 890Nm clutch fitted to my remapped Turbo. In fact, the pedal feels lighter than stock but it does have a slightly more agressive biting point to it. Ten minutes with it and you'll be used to it though.

[mrfunex]

Just what I wanted to hear. Thanks guys :-)

[maxpaul]

I agree with all the above the Sachs kit is very good and was fitted to my 500bhp 996TT three weeks ago
Pedal pressure is the same as std as this is servo assisted and the bite is very strong

[mrfunex]

Thanks again! It's getting done a week tomorrow. Can't wait to get it sorted. I've done a bit of digging, but is £1400 a good price for the GT2 clutch, RMS, labour and VAT?

[Nobby Diesel]

mrfunex said:

Thanks again! It's getting done a week tomorrow. Can't wait to get it sorted. I've done a bit of digging, but is £1400 a good price for the GT2 clutch, RMS, labour and VAT?

I would have said that's ok.

[maxpaul]

That price sounds about right I paid £800 for the clutch kit which is the Sachs racing clutch same fitment for Turbo and GT2 Euro car parts were the best supplier. I have a workshop I use and they charged £500 to fit together with transmission fluid change and clutch slave cylinder and accumulator.