RPW CLUTCH vs HVE CLUTCH
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RPW CLUTCH vs HVE CLUTCH
Alright
time for some checking in
those who have actually bought it... how does it feel after a couple of months using it?
I need a clutch that can hold 300-350WHP
im leaning towards the RPW ceramic clutch... but this post might change things
any recommendations?
anybody selling?
any complaints?
i was going to get a clutchmasters,... but screw it... hyundai rallies so im going to take advantage of those bargains over seas
time for some checking in
those who have actually bought it... how does it feel after a couple of months using it?
I need a clutch that can hold 300-350WHP
im leaning towards the RPW ceramic clutch... but this post might change things
any recommendations?
anybody selling?
any complaints?
i was going to get a clutchmasters,... but screw it... hyundai rallies so im going to take advantage of those bargains over seas
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The cerametallic clutch is EVIL, and I do mean it. As probably the only remaining person on this board that has the 4-puck RPW Cerametallic clutch, I can tell you that it's way overkill on anything less than probably 250 wheel horsepower.
Also be reminded that you do not break in this clutch: you break in the FLYWHEEL eek! I didn't realize how true this was until I rebuilt my current engine, only to see an approximate 0.020* groove worn into my flywheel where the cluch mates against it. eek!
With normally aspirated power on tap, it shudders, bucks, chatters and does NOT like to slip. I swear you could throw this clutch on the wall and it would stick...
I'm going HKS twin plate on the recommendation of Cheuk, but this is an $800+ clutch and likely isn't necessary for your 300WHP goal.
Don't get me wrong, the RPW part is pretty badass. But don't expect it to be nice smile.gif Also don't expect it to live long, mine is getting really thin and I've got about 20K N/A miles on it.
Also be reminded that you do not break in this clutch: you break in the FLYWHEEL eek! I didn't realize how true this was until I rebuilt my current engine, only to see an approximate 0.020* groove worn into my flywheel where the cluch mates against it. eek!
With normally aspirated power on tap, it shudders, bucks, chatters and does NOT like to slip. I swear you could throw this clutch on the wall and it would stick...
I'm going HKS twin plate on the recommendation of Cheuk, but this is an $800+ clutch and likely isn't necessary for your 300WHP goal.
Don't get me wrong, the RPW part is pretty badass. But don't expect it to be nice smile.gif Also don't expect it to live long, mine is getting really thin and I've got about 20K N/A miles on it.
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dam
800 bucks is too much for me
i rather bust a whole in my car and flinstone my car down the quarter mile
i do have a clutch disk (only) from clutchnet.com
but im not sure if this will hold all the power
Anybody else have any suggestions?
what about HVE?
what about vitek? batlord?
800 bucks is too much for me
i rather bust a whole in my car and flinstone my car down the quarter mile
i do have a clutch disk (only) from clutchnet.com
but im not sure if this will hold all the power
Anybody else have any suggestions?
what about HVE?
what about vitek? batlord?
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arg... this is giving me a headache
although i would have paid 800 to avoid the embarrasement i went through yesterday
arg
oh well... how about HVE?
heavy duty clutch?
brass button cluth?
i tried looking at the old fxtreme archives,... but they are no longer online sad.gif
any play with these?
there heavy duty clutch looks pretty cheap
465 aussie dollars
cant beat that
although i would have paid 800 to avoid the embarrasement i went through yesterday
arg
oh well... how about HVE?
heavy duty clutch?
brass button cluth?
i tried looking at the old fxtreme archives,... but they are no longer online sad.gif
any play with these?
there heavy duty clutch looks pretty cheap
465 aussie dollars
cant beat that
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Brass button is fairly immune to heat, but is really hard on the flywheel due to it's sudden clamping. Should be good for 75,000 to 100,000 miles. It's only shortfall is it is really designed for high power, and short life comparted to the other options.
RPW's ceramic clutch is just about totally immune from heat, but could glaze over with prolong slipping, and COULD shatter, but very unlikely. Should be good for 200,000 miles, and then some. It is the mix of High power ability and long life.
The Carbon/Kevlar clutch is the most heat prone of the three options, but is most *street friendly* and *tranny Friendly* of the high po clutches out there. It can glaze over and will wear out before the Ceramic unit will, but should last longer than the brass button, but should still provide you with 100,000 miles of use/abuse if used properly.
what about KORE???Brass button is fairly immune to heat, but is really hard on the flywheel due to it's sudden clamping. Should be good for 75,000 to 100,000 miles. It's only shortfall is it is really designed for high power, and short life comparted to the other options.
RPW's ceramic clutch is just about totally immune from heat, but could glaze over with prolong slipping, and COULD shatter, but very unlikely. Should be good for 200,000 miles, and then some. It is the mix of High power ability and long life.
The Carbon/Kevlar clutch is the most heat prone of the three options, but is most *street friendly* and *tranny Friendly* of the high po clutches out there. It can glaze over and will wear out before the Ceramic unit will, but should last longer than the brass button, but should still provide you with 100,000 miles of use/abuse if used properly.
Im a bit scared to even think about their clutch especially after the discovery of their wires rolleyes.gif
has anybody used theirs?
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Jaws!!
I have the brass button clutch from HVE and let me tell you it grabs like a *****.Your going to get alot of Clatter when you get out of first gear and your whole car will shake but this is normal.I have had it for about 20,000K and still holding up!
I have the brass button clutch from HVE and let me tell you it grabs like a *****.Your going to get alot of Clatter when you get out of first gear and your whole car will shake but this is normal.I have had it for about 20,000K and still holding up!
