Choosing the correct clutch for your application requires knowing the estimated driving type you would like. Once you know the available driving characteristics or have identified what you want with what we can offer, we recommend selecting a clutch rebuild to handle the torque output you are looking for.

The selection of the correct clutch for the intended application is critical to good operation, including the characteristics of but not limited to:

– Clutch feel

– Operating temperature range

– Wear characteristics/durability

– Clamping force

– Break-in period

Quite often, the first impulse is to get “too much” clutch. This is often a very big mistake, as it compromises some or all of the operational features listed above.

The first step in identifying what clutch to get depends on the car’s characteristics. 

Ask these questions:

– How much power does the car make?

– How is it used?  Street driving or track use?  If for racing, what kind of racing?

As we are dealing with extreme torque output applications here, let’s use a widely understood example

– The 2004-2008 8-cylinder Ferrari F430-series, the 2002-2010 Lamborghini Murcielago V12.  Over these years comprising different chassis, we are still dealing with virtually the same fundamental engine and transmission designs.  Power ranges from around 400hp to 800hp.  Typical bolt-on modifications bring many of the early models up to the 400hp-600hp range and later models around 750hp.  Extensive modifications including supercharging or turbocharging bring power to the 700hp-1200hp range.  The typical Ferrari or Lamborghini enthusiast uses the car primarily for sporty street driving, and the occasional auto-x or track day.  The F430 or the Gallardo is also popular as a heavily tracked car and dedicated race car. 

So it is apparent that we have a broad range of power and use to contend with.