New Clutch for VR6

[dom123]

Well the mk3 section seems to have taken off real well last couple of days so thought i would contribute.
In search of a new clutch something preferably heavy duty guaranteed to go well.I dont have any experience with them so any help as to what clutch a vr6 would benefit from would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Dom

[Pullstarter]

If you're not going to go forced induction the stock Sachs clutch is plenty beefy enough. You can get good deals with them and lightened flywheels in a combo. I would highly recommend a lightened flywheel makes a big difference. Try MJM or some of the other online stores, they do pretty good combo deals.

[VR6child]

Not to sidetrack the thread or anything but I'm getting work on my transmission done soon, is it advisable to throw in a clutch while I'm at it? I'm pretty sure the original clutch thats done over 200 000 clicks but it has no issues. I was lookin at the clutch kit on GAP and I just figured it would save on labour if I got the two jobs done together, but then again if the clutch has no issues yet should I just leave it in there?

[peedman]

Def get a new clutch. You dont want to fork out more money 6 months down the track if ur clutch then goes. Those gap kits are pretty good and what i bought, yet to put it in the car but for a stock motor its more than plenty.

[mk1turbo79]

Try Adelaide Clutch they make the extreme series of clutchs, and also sell kits to, i think it is autotech in the states. They also have lightweight flywheels if thats what you want.

http://www.australianclutch.com.au/

[dom123]

Def get a new clutch. You dont want to fork out more money 6 months down the track if ur clutch then goes. Those gap kits are pretty good and what i bought, yet to put it in the car but for a stock motor its more than plenty.

Peedman did you get your clutch from GAP how much was postage?

[Mrk_Mickey]

Dom when I enquired about getting a clutch, sparks+leads and a wheel bearing kit, I was told shipping would be around the 100-120 dollar mark for all of that They've got great prices man, if you wanna get your clutch done I would definitely suggest grabbing a GAP one!

I need one and I'll be doing my own clutch (goodness help me) with the help of a few mates, and I'm planning to use GAP for the order..when I have money..hah.

[Golf Loon]

VR6 clutch is hard to do at home - Very heavy Gearbox.

I`d put a SACHs clutch kit and lighten your stock flywheel. $500 for both of those things.

[Mrk_Mickey]

Hey Matt how do you lighten the stock flywheel? Or do you mean buy a lightened one..

And I'm sorry for the dummy question, but what gains can be seen from a lightened flywheel?

[MattyT]

Engine revs freer. Black VR6 has a fidanza flywheel, 5lb or something crazy. He likes it muchly.