Since we built my Spitfire in 2003, I've been using the stock clutch and
pressure plate. Late last season, Mr. Barker did a head for me. Since
then, I've had a little clutch slip. This is a pretty new clutch plate,
but the pressure plate is of unknown age - has worked fine to date, but
everything wears out eventually, right?
Any thoughts on the cause? Is it likely the increased torque/HP is just
overpowering the clutch? The new motor should be putting out something
like 110-115HP, based on Mr. Barker's estimate. Is that beyond what the
stock clutch can handle?
Options: (1) buy a new stock pressure plate and clutch disk and see how
it goes; (2) upgrade to some sort of competition clutch; or (3) get used
to that nasty clutch smell. Other options I'm not considering?
I'd like to stay as close to stock as possible if I need to upgrade.
Any thoughts on upgrade options?
Scott B.
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