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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 01:18 PM
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Default how much power can a stock clutch hold??

i have a stock type r clutch and pp in my h/b and i am putting out 180hp and 200 ft/lbs and im upping the boost from 5.5 to 9 psi and i was hoping to lay down around 200+ hp and 225+ ft/lbs and i was wondering how the clutch is gona hold up fo mee

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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 03:52 PM
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Default Re: how much power can a stock clutch hold?? (donniEK)

You are doomed. swap it out soon. I have heard too many horror stories about stock clutches slipping. you may want to look into a change.

You will be fine for a little bit. but i would play it safe if you have the money.
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 04:10 PM
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Doomed, it's gonna slip like a mother under any mild boost conditions and higher.
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 04:24 PM
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Default Re: how much power can a stock clutch hold?? (Rguy)

ive been driving on it for around 5000 miles with boost i havent noticed any slipping at all.. but i run only like 5.5-6 psi now... oh well car is going away for the winter...
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 05:18 PM
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Default Re: how much power can a stock clutch hold?? (donniEK)

i have a gsr turbo running 10 psi daily and my clutch has been holding for almost a year now.
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Old Dec 1, 2002 | 08:49 PM
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Default Re: how much power can a stock clutch hold?? (Airtracks)

my clutchnet stage 2 gave out in just over a year(12kmiles). not even hard driving. this is @6psi. so im sure ur stock clutch wont last too long.
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