what does it take to burn out a clutch
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what does it take to burn out a clutch
hey i am going to purchase headers, and exhaust for my xb, and was wondering what does it take to burn out a clutch, many say that a simple intake, exhaust, header combo can overpower the stocker...... i have a 5 speed, and got a deal on exhaust and a header i cant resist.............also on another note, i have a dc sport exhaust for sale, will take 250.......... paid 380...... let me know pm me or email me whatever is convinent.............thanks................n
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i totally doubt you will add more than 20 horsepower with an intake exhaust and headers. you'll be fine with the stock clutch. it's all in how you go and ruin your clutch. if you repeatedly drop the clutch and spin the tires, your asking for trouble, not only will it wear the clutch, but it puts amazing strain on the tranny and the cv joints. it's probably just as bad as slipping the clutch all the time when you shift. or keeping your foot on the clutch pedal
i can't resist spinning the tires every once in a while in my tC, i know what your feeling
i can't resist spinning the tires every once in a while in my tC, i know what your feeling
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This will NOT be a problem, trust me.
Torque is what burns out a clutch.
Headers, exhaust and a cold air intake are going to add like 0.3 lbft of torque to a car that has 105 lbft of torque in the first place.
I wouldn't sweat it at all.
Seriously.
Torque is what burns out a clutch.
Headers, exhaust and a cold air intake are going to add like 0.3 lbft of torque to a car that has 105 lbft of torque in the first place.
I wouldn't sweat it at all.
Seriously.
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Originally Posted by Munch
That clutch is gonna start to slip just like mine did when you drive it hard even after a simple intake mod. If you have the money just change it and be done with that crappy stock P.O.S. 
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putting more power through it than the pressure plate is designed for...or the friction material is designed to hold...
constanly using the clutch...(they wear out over time anyways...)
stop and go traffic is the worst...
aggresive shifting...not rpm matching (like what 99% of people do when trying to race)
its not all due to the drivers poor ability...
constanly using the clutch...(they wear out over time anyways...)
stop and go traffic is the worst...
aggresive shifting...not rpm matching (like what 99% of people do when trying to race)
its not all due to the drivers poor ability...
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A clutch should last 100,000 miles. Cut that number in half for each driver that learned how to drive a manual on it.
They do wear a little from normal driving, but so do tires, brake pads, air filters....
They are a "wear item". They aren't supposed to last forever.
If someone completely wears out a clutch while learning to drive a stick, they shouldn't be driving a stick. Then again, they probably shouldn't be driving at all...
They do wear a little from normal driving, but so do tires, brake pads, air filters....
They are a "wear item". They aren't supposed to last forever.
If someone completely wears out a clutch while learning to drive a stick, they shouldn't be driving a stick. Then again, they probably shouldn't be driving at all...
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