why is a new clutch needed???

[SVT0369]

Maybe I'm over thinking this but I'll ask anyways. When swapping to a KB or Whipple or turbo for that matter, why is a new clutch needed? I mean the extra hp comes from the blower not the engine so it's not always there right? Only when you're into boost correct? So if you're not drag racing all the time why would an aftermarket clutch be needed? :shrug:

 

[VirtualSVT]

Very true.

But how can you control youself?

 

[SVT0369]

Very true.

But how can you control youself?

I actually don't get into boost too much. It's my daily driver and I don't want tickets :coolman:

 

[WHITESVTCOBRA]

because adding more horsepower puts more strain on the clutch and you need a beefier clutch to handle the horsepower/tq

 

[SVT0369]

because adding more horsepower puts more strain on the clutch and you need a beefier clutch to handle the horsepower/tq

That still doesn't answer the question. If you're not in boost when you shift then what does it matter?

Now if you're driving around power shifting all the time I can see it.

p.s. - I did mention that I'm probably over thinking this.

 

[mysticsvt]

That still doesn't answer the question. If you're not in boost when you shift then what does it matter?

Now if you're driving around power shifting all the time I can see it.

The question..is why do you have a KB or want one?....when you say the anwser then I will tell you why you need a better clutch-Shane

 

[SVT0369]

The question..is why do you have a KB or want one?....when you say the anwser then I will tell you why you need a better clutch-Shane

I don't have nor do I want a KB. I will eventually get a turbo setup though.

 

[IronTerp]

I don't have nor do I want a KB. I will eventually get a turbo setup though.

Well......once you get that turbo on, go on out and take a little spirited test drive and let us know if you think you need to upgrade that OEM clutch.;-)

 

[mysticsvt]

Well......once you get that turbo on, go on out and take a little spirited test drive and let us know if you think you need to upgrade that OEM clutch.;-)

Stock will be fine, he isnt gonna get on it:burnout:

 

[SVT0369]

Well......once you get that turbo on, go on out and take a little spirited test drive and let us know if you think you need to upgrade that OEM clutch.;-)

Still not an answer. Ok let me show you why I'm thinking this. I let the clutch out at a stop light. No matter if I have 400 BOOSTED hp or 700 BOOSTED hp what does it matter as far as the clutch for normal driving?

 

[SVT0369]

Stock will be fine, he isnt gonna get on it:burnout:

Good one corky

 

[JedWele]

Normal driving , no it won't matter. But the concern would be when it is putting out full power modified.

 

[SVT0369]

Normal driving , no it won't matter. But the concern would be when it is putting out full power modified.

that's what I was thinking. :shrug:

 

[VirtualSVT]

Its just worth it so the one time you try to have some fun you aren't left looking like a little girl.

 

[IronTerp]

Alright.........."You want the truth?????? You can't handle the truth!!!" (What movie?).

If you ARE NOT going to shift aggressively, you do not NEED to upgrade your stock clutch!!! Happy???

I know this is probably a hypothetical question SVT0369, and you've already admitted that you're overthinking this, but why in the world would you put a twin screw or turbo on your Cobra if you do not want to drive it aggressively at least a leedle bit?????

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Yea just leave it stock then.

 

[astippich]

no need to do fuel upgrades either if you'll never take it over 2500rpm's

 

[SVT0369]

guys, I'm not saying it isn't necessary. Just asking why it is if you're not really beating the car. That's all.