X50 with UMW tune, can the stock clutch handle it? - Page 2 - 6SpeedOnline

Apr 14, 2012 | 08:56 AM

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teflon_jones

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Carbon

When I spoke with Kevin on the phone he told me that it's a very real possibility. He said he even sees some K16 flashed cars roasting clutches.

I'm holding off on flash + exhaust for now until I know I also want to pay for a new clutch and labor on top of it.

Then you need to factor in the things you should really do while the motor and tranny are out too for the clutch like:
Coolant hose preventive leak fix
GT2 clutch conversion
Upgrade tranny mount to 997 part
2nd gear Gbox popout preventer
Turbo inlet pipes
Replace 3 coolant hoses

Nothing is ever as simple as just replacing one part. You need to replace whatever you can while the motor is out anyway.

Apr 14, 2012 | 09:11 AM

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HI,You should just go for it,else you will never know.
Besides you will be missing out on the driving experience you will get with a flash.....

It sounds like you dont abuse your clutch to begin with....

Apr 14, 2012 | 04:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth GF

Not here to debate tune or tuners...

Just wondering if anyone here has a stock clutch and a UMW tune? I'm curious to know if I should plan for a clutch...

All depends on how you drive it and what condition your clutch was in prior to the flash. Mines been in for 5K with no issues.