Horsepower ceiling question
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I can't say with experience whether or not the stock clutch would hold up but I'm heavily leaning towards no, especially if you're often inclined to use the new found power. If I'm right there's a ton of people willing to sell you you a clutch kit with a name on it, or you can go to Tampa Clutch Supply. Good product and good peoples. Before anyone asks, yes, I have been and am in sales. I sell tacos. I am the taco pimp.
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If you are easy on it, it might last for a bit. Not sure of the stock clutch torque rating, but I am pretty sure the stage 3 produces torque that is beyond the limit of the oem clutch.
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This was my old car
2004 Audi A4 1.8T - Shawn Grawunde - Eurotuner Magazine
And my new one
1552 v.2 blog #29: Audi B7 A4 Shop Demo
I will never claim to know everything about the Audi/VW 4 cyls but I surely know what works, what doesnt, and what the minimum is needed to get by and make power.
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08' A4 2.0T GT35R
08' A4 2.0T GT35R
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Depending on the mileage on your car and current stock clutch, it could last 5-10k miles, it could last 500 miles. Mostly depends on how you drive and its current condition. I've have never dealt with the local place mentioned above but either a Southbend OFE or FE SS or Clutchmasters FX400, either w/ a 16lb steel single mass flywheel would be my recomendation for that setup. Stay away from Spec, they are junk for these cars in all of my experiences
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08' A4 2.0T GT35R
08' A4 2.0T GT35R
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I am one of the owners of 1552v2 Welcome
This was my old car
2004 Audi A4 1.8T - Shawn Grawunde - Eurotuner Magazine
And my new one
1552 v.2 blog #29: Audi B7 A4 Shop Demo
I will never claim to know everything about the Audi/VW 4 cyls but I surely know what works, what doesnt, and what the minimum is needed to get by and make power.
This was my old car
2004 Audi A4 1.8T - Shawn Grawunde - Eurotuner Magazine
And my new one
1552 v.2 blog #29: Audi B7 A4 Shop Demo
I will never claim to know everything about the Audi/VW 4 cyls but I surely know what works, what doesnt, and what the minimum is needed to get by and make power.
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Mk2 vr6t chirpin' sixth...
Mk2 vr6t chirpin' sixth...
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Howdy Audi
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Jebus, I don't even know how much it would cost to swap the clutch in that car... Would this project end up costing like 10K and all?
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It was late one night, a few years ago, when I was walking through Union Square Park. I suddenly felt someone behind me, their hands over my eyes. When I turned in surprise, there was Bill Murray, his creased face leaning in close. Bill whispered, "No one is ever going to believe you," and then just walked away.
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Book time is about 8hrs, an independent (non dealer) shop will charge 4-6 (lower end for fwd, higher end for awd)
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08' A4 2.0T GT35R
08' A4 2.0T GT35R
