Skip to content
Aussieveedubbers

Clutch pressure plate and disc for 1800 bus high HP

0 likes
Share Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit
Log in to reply

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#989526
I have the 135hp Subaru motor on our bus, and the LUK brand pressure plate and Brasilian friction disc are no good.

Any recommendations for a better pressure plate and disc setup? This is not a drag car. We do some towing, and as I said the LUK from new was no good.

Not wanting crazy heavy snap clutch. But do need more pressure than the LUK. I want to cover my bases up to around 170hp.
EJ22 into Bay Microbus - Finished project build thread- click on this spot here for info

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#989536
As far as I know, KEP only do 200 and 228mm. If it has to be 215, I'd get a custom clutch by Jim Berry (no relation) he is one of the best on the planet. http://raceclutch.com.au/
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

coletrickle Wolfsburg Wizard

661 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·

#989540
Nice one matty,jim is the man when it comes to clutches,he can quite possibly mod your LUK pressurd plate and he'll know what to do disc wise.

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#989571
Hi

I used Jim Berry cluch in my 1302, it worked fine.

It was expensive but any good work is going to cost.

But the awkward part was i had to send my flywheel and to him to be setup with the pressure plate, it could be a pain having the car of the road waiting for him to work on the pressure plate.

Maybe he can do a 210 off the shelf, but when I delt with him 228 was the way he wanted me to go.

Can you get your flywheel altered to accept a 228 clutch and go Kennendy?

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#989576
dumb question but cant you change flywheels?
Futue te ipsum!!!

Vw nutter Wolfsburg Wizard

661 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#989585
Some good info here...

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=68411


Id be looking up exeedy, sachs or KEP to find if they have a 215mm pressure plate and disc to suit. would be my first option.

as always be carefull for the word "GERMAN" being used to discribe the brand of parts, then you find china, korea, brazil stamped on them.

Vw nutter Wolfsburg Wizard

661 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#989596
the 215mm size is uncommon so not much choice , where as the 228mm you have choice galore.

Just make sure the one you go for is 100% the right one you need, also ask for specs, ie clamp pressure etc

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#989643
Hi

I'm sure you could get your existing flywheel turned out to 228, then you could keep all of existing hardware.

Some 1800s used a 210 mm clutch, is yours a 210 or 215?.

I ran a 228 clutch and flywheel in a Beetle box with just a slight touch up to clear the bell housing, I also used a semi auto starter.

Steve

Jak Rizzo Insano Dub Head

837 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·

#989651
Mike from CBB at Penrith made my clutch over 9 years ago, hasn't slipped once, & I've tried!

he took my LUK clutch plate & changed the centre to what ever pressure I wanted.

I highly recommend him.