VR6 clutch into G60

[Ronan 0]

OK, I need to get my oil leak fixed (it's from the crank oil seal so is a bitch to do) and I thought I may as well get the clutch changed while I'm there, it will piss me off if I do this then 3 months down the line the box has to come off again.

 

I had heard on the grapevine that my car had possibly got some kind of VR6 clutch in there, be it just the plate or whatever, but I am dubious.

 

Is it possible? If so, if I am to replace the clutch with another VR item then what do i need? Is i tthe whole thing or just the plate?

 

If it's more hassle than it's worth, then what sort of power will a standard clutch handle, and what aftermarket ones have people tried and/or recommend for a tuned G60?

 

Thanks.

[Furkz 0]

if your car is fairly tuned it would be advisable to get a VR6 clutch to help...i think its pretty straightforward but not done the mod myself

[Supercharged 2]

The VR clutch kit is the same size but more heavy duty, ie all three parts will fit straight in, and it's cheaper from the dealer!

[g60greeny 0]

think thats another mod to do

[bix 0]

OK, I need to get my oil leak fixed (it's from the crank oil seal so is a bitch to do) and I thought I may as well get the clutch changed while I'm there, it will piss me off if I do this then 3 months down the line the box has to come off again.

 

I had heard on the grapevine that my car had possibly got some kind of VR6 clutch in there, be it just the plate or whatever, but I am dubious.

 

Is it possible? If so, if I am to replace the clutch with another VR item then what do i need? Is i tthe whole thing or just the plate?

 

If it's more hassle than it's worth, then what sort of power will a standard clutch handle, and what aftermarket ones have people tried and/or recommend for a tuned G60?

 

Thanks.

 

No point just replacing the plate, just get the kit with pressure plate and release bearing too!

[g60greeny 0]

any idea how much the vr kit is?

[Supercharged 2]

Retail is £120 + vat, trade is £75 + vat

[Ronan 0]

IS there any poiint in getting an uprated/aftermarket VR clutch or wil lthe atandard one suffice?

[W3RKD 0]

we fit vr6 LUK OEM clutchs on all of the g60's that need them when they come to us.

[Furkz 0]

and if they dont need them daz will sort that part out too :lol:

[Henny 0]

the VR6 clutch used to be CHEAPER than the G60 one from most places (including GSF and ECP!)

 

IIRC it's now about £2 more expensive than the G60 one but it's still a bit of a no-brainer that you put in a VR6 clutch when you replace the G60 one if it needs doing... ;)

 

I've got a VR6 one in my G60 and it's a straight swap. They're identical in size and fitment, it's just that the damping springs are uprated as are the springs which activate the clutch... 8)

[Tristan 0]

Is the VR6 Clutch kit heavier then the G60 one?

[Supercharged 2]

Maybe slightly...

[VEEDUBBED 0]

Identical pedal feel,at least on my car,if your fitting the VR's compleat clutch you could also remove the flywheel and get a small step machined on the friction face,that way the clutch has more clamping force+the uprated straps/springs on the Vr pressure plate,i did that to my corrado with both turboed and G60valver engines,no slip at all,whilst with a 4 puck sprung copper friction disk the damm thing slipped when under hard boost,go figure...

[g60bv 0]

i've used a sach power clutch from gsf

and is very good