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[GreaseMonkey]

Hi,

Was wondering what is the difference between these two clutch plates?

Linky 1

Linky 2.


Also I am leaning towards a pre verto set up and have been told to go with an orange cover and a rally clutch plate. Will this be fine for everyday use?

Lastly I believe my engine is on a standard bore and it needs a rebore. Is it safe for me to assume that a rebore +20 will be okay? Im asking this as I want to order the pistons before I take the block so I can have the pistons fitted to the rods at the same time etc

Thanks

[GreaseMonkey]

Also the engine will be putting out around 70-80ish bhp so do I really a rally plate?!

[mwalsh]

Also the engine will be putting out around 70-80ish bhp so do I really a rally plate?!

I doubt it. Why not just go for the Cooper S/Metro Turbo spec plate? It's a darn sight cheaper!

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[Sherlock]

I would definately go for a pre-verto set up, the orange diaphragm is fine for everyday use as long as you don't suffer any weakness of your left leg. I'm of fairly light build & I never had any trouble with the 'orange'. As said before a Metro turbo / Cooper 'S' plate will be more than adequate.
In answer to your first question, the second plate shown is a stronger version for really hard use.

Edited by Sherlock, 21 October 2009 - 06:38 PM.

[GreaseMonkey]

I have this clutch kit already

Linky..

Am I right in thinking the clutch plate included is the same as this one?

Linky..

It also comes with a blue diaphragm, can I use this or should I go for orange? The car will be in everyday use. I've read one of Calver's articles and it says


BLUE - Fitted to all big-bore engines and all Cooper S’s. This is more than adequate for most road cars, even up to 1380/1400 units putting out 110bhp.

ORANGE - Classed as the Rally/Race type, and the first of the non-standard types. Use on serious road burners developingover 110bhp, and stroker motors producing monster torque over 95lb ft. Advisable to use rally/race clutch plate if this is the case.


Basic specs of the engine Im thinking of is 1293cc, Stage 3 head, Sw5 cam

Thanks

Edited by GreaseMonkey, 22 October 2009 - 09:02 AM.

[mwalsh]

Am I right in thinking the clutch plate included is the same as this one?

Linky..
Basic specs of the engine Im thinking of is 1293cc, Stage 3 head, Sw5 cam

Thanks

Most probably.

I'm using this same clutch plate in a MED 1380cc, V-Wedge head, 286 scatter cam.

[GreaseMonkey]

Thanks

I've been told that a Blue spring/clutch cover instead of an Orange will be more than fine for everyday use with the expected power from specs. Is this the case?

Edited by GreaseMonkey, 22 October 2009 - 12:30 PM.

[davethemini1293]

i use a grey, and an AP rally plate,
130hp every day use....

[mwalsh]

Sorry, don't know anything about the pre-Verto pressure plates. I run Verto in both my Minis.

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Hi,

Was wondering what is the difference between these two clutch plates?

Linky 1

Linky 2..


Also I am leaning towards a pre verto set up and have been told to go with an orange cover and a rally clutch plate. Will this be fine for everyday use?

Lastly I believe my engine is on a standard bore and it needs a rebore. Is it safe for me to assume that a rebore +20 will be okay? Im asking this as I want to order the pistons before I take the block so I can have the pistons fitted to the rods at the same time etc

Thanks

That would be the set up I would run, and did run in my 1380. Nice road going, not like an on/off switch like the harsher stuff. Will also cope better than any of the standard kits when you are a bit more agressive with it

Your block would have to be pretty bad not to get away with a +20 rebore.....

[GreaseMonkey]

Which set up do you mean Simon?

The rally plate and orange cover?

Edited by GreaseMonkey, 22 October 2009 - 01:26 PM.

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Correct.

[GreaseMonkey]

Cheers