Engine Drivetrain 2nd Gen S R56 Clutches

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  1. btwdriver

    btwdriver New Member

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    Does anyone know who makes an aftermarket clutch for the R56? I know that OS Giken makes one (though it's pretty expensive) and I am pretty sure that Valeo makes one as well. I spoke with a tech from Valeo and he indicated that they are the OEM manufacturer for the stock R56 clutch and that their OEM replacement was manufactured to the same specs.

    I don't currently have any clutch issues, but I have heard numerous reports of early failure on the stock R56 clutches. I am also getting ready to put a Giken LSD in and really thought I should replace the clutch at the same time (I only have around 36K miles). My car has a fair amount of mod's and right now I am making 230 ft/lb of torque to the wheel, hence my hesitation replacing my clutch with one of stock characteristics.

    I REALLY like the Giken clutch, but if there is a more reasonable alternative I would like that.
     
  2. btwdriver

    btwdriver New Member

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    From looking around the only not stock option appears to be the Giken clutch. I have ordered a Giken clutch and Giken LSD from the good folks at TSW. I will post a write up after I get the installation done.
     
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    btwdriver New Member

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    I have not heard very good things about SPEC clutches. Have you?

    Thanks by the way.
     
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    skippydog New Member

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    I have used them in many high hp and high tq apps that where daily drivers and track cars. I havent had any issues with their products. Tech support is pretty dang good too.
     
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    Valeo makes the stock clutch?

    I thought it was LuK....

    Regardless....they are junk!
     
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    Been running a Spec Stage 3 for just over 40K miles now with no issues.
     
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