X50 with UMW tune, can the stock clutch handle it?
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X50 with UMW tune, can the stock clutch handle it?
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...
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...
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Clutchmasters fibertough and the Sachs kit Kevin @UMW sells.
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I have an epl stage 2 flash and exhaust for well over a year now with a stock clutch. no problems, and there definetly is some spirit driving in there as well. Plus it's my daily driver.
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If you ask UMW, they will say no.
However, the stock clutch is supposed to hold 600 ft-lb of torque, so in theory, if your clutch is in good shape, you should be OK.
I have a new stock clutch and an EPL tune and so far so good. However, I do sometimes feel like it does slip a little if I shift fast and hard.
If I had the budget, I would've upgraded my clutch, flywheel, and the slave.
However, the stock clutch is supposed to hold 600 ft-lb of torque, so in theory, if your clutch is in good shape, you should be OK.
I have a new stock clutch and an EPL tune and so far so good. However, I do sometimes feel like it does slip a little if I shift fast and hard.
If I had the budget, I would've upgraded my clutch, flywheel, and the slave.
The stock clutch on my X50 wasn't strong enough for the car. With a tune, definitely not strong enough!
Vivid sells a Clutchmasters kit with a modded pressure plate that I finally decided on after EXTENSIVE research. They also offer a LWFW that's heavier than the Sachs version so it doesn't chatter as much.
Vivid sells a Clutchmasters kit with a modded pressure plate that I finally decided on after EXTENSIVE research. They also offer a LWFW that's heavier than the Sachs version so it doesn't chatter as much.
Hi,I have had 2 clutchmasters set-ups in my car and now I went with Sachs Performance clutch set-up from Germany, its the best modulation and feel that I ever had ...Very Happy,just have to see how long it lasts with my power level ,which is a little more then what you have now..
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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.
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.