What size clutch should I use?

71EJVan · 30 Sep 2005, 8:22 am

I'm currently installing a EJ20T into a 71 bay van. It has a 091 box with a 002 belhousing. I will be running a 200mm clutch and the engine will be stock boost.

What clutch do you reckon I should buy? I'm thinking between a Kennedy 1700 or 2100 lb with a better than standard plate.

Constructive advice welcomed.

Brendan:jesus

Doug Sweetman · 30 Sep 2005, 10:06 am

Brendan - I'd talk with Steve Carter (has the yellow super bug which had turbo wasserboxer in it) and Wes about this - they both have a heap of experience, and I know that Wes has destroyed at least one clutch plate in his V6 baja . Plus I'm sure they'll both give you sensible advice.

pete wood · 30 Sep 2005, 10:56 pm

215mm kombi clutch for an 1800. Make sure it's german Sachs kit, Wes killed a crappy Non-german one. I had no issues with my German one apart from filling it up with sand, and even that didn't destroy it or make it slip much. If you have issues you go to a heavier pressure plate. CBB have them I hear, Indian Automotive have them made up.

71EJVan · 2 Oct 2005, 9:22 pm

I don't want a made up clutch. I was thinking of a Kennedy 1700 or 2100 pound pressure plate, not sure which one though.

Brendan

1303 · 3 Oct 2005, 7:44 am

I would use the 2100lb option, I use a 1050kg(about 2225lb) and the pedal isn't too hard to push on and it hooks up nicely, so the 2100lb unit should be even easier.
Being a Kombi box it should have the longer clutch lever as well.

Cheers Paul

VWCOOL · 4 Oct 2005, 6:08 pm

Make sure you get a good SACHS throwout bearing, too -the cheapo Brazil one that came with the Subie adapter kit we used lasted less than 200km. Boy was I pissed off.. the good one cost me $20, so whoever specified the Brazil one probably saved himself $6 and cost me a weekend😬

Baja Wes · 5 Oct 2005, 8:50 am

I deleted one of my double posts and it deleted both. how bizzare. This post was above VWCOOL's above;

I'm running a 228mm SACHS kombi clutch plate. It's true I did destroy one, but I think it was because it was a no brand cheapy unit. It died from exploding (didn't like 8000rpm) not from slipping.

I have a weird set-up where I actually use the standard mazda pressure plate that came with the engine. It made sense to me, it was designed for the HP of the engine.

71EJVan · 5 Oct 2005, 11:53 am

Sounds like a Kennedy 2100 lb pressure with a heavier than standard sachs clutch plate and throwout bearing.

Now I just need to shop around.

Brendan