Can a AP Organic 5 speed clutch take 500lbft
03 February 2011, 10:00 PM
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Can a AP Organic 5 speed clutch take 500lbft
As above, i have a 6 speed box with a AP organic clutch, can it take 500lbft. At the moment it takes 400lbft. Or am i better getting a AP cerametalic clutch Or am i better getting a exedy twin plate. 
03 February 2011, 10:28 PM
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My AP organic originally fitted by RCMS (along with their lightweight alloy flywheel) to cope with the expected 400 / 400 from the last visit did pretty well.
I replaced it with the same clutch (along with a Jap six speed box
) the last time it was API... so like yourself I run a 6 speed with an AP Clutch.
I have to say the around town manners are like a driving school Nissan Micra, which is what I wanted as that's what I do LOL
If I went any further I'd go for an exedy twin plate as driven by Gussy in his Spec C .......
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I replaced it with the same clutch (along with a Jap six speed box
) the last time it was API... so like yourself I run a 6 speed with an AP Clutch.I have to say the around town manners are like a driving school Nissan Micra, which is what I wanted as that's what I do LOL
If I went any further I'd go for an exedy twin plate as driven by Gussy in his Spec C .......
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05 February 2011, 12:16 PM
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I believe the technical spec limit on the AP Organic is about 350 lbs .. but I spoke to AP sales and to Ollie at RCM and they said that they leave a lot of 'headroom' in these specs .. which would enable 400 ish lbs to be taken .. but not 450 upwards. I was informed that above that, and Exedy Twin plate was a better option .. but I only have the AP not the Exedy so I can't really comment on what is appropriate for 500 .. its just not the AP Organic
08 February 2011, 05:27 PM
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At that level the Exedy Twin Plate is very popular and can take even more power/torque should you need it to. Initial cost isn't cheap, but it does come with a lightweight flywheel and lasts. Replacement plates are also economical to replace.
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