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I need some advice on what modifications work when using the 2 liter Subaru motor on a beetle gearbox. I currently have a standard pressure plate with a stronger diaphram spring and a solid clutch plate with copper buttons. At present when the motor is boosting hard the clutch is not capable of transmitting the torque produced. The motor developesabout 182kw and 280nm of torque!

thanks

3/10/0811:46 PM

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I need some advice on what modifications work when using the 2 liter Subaru motor on a beetle gearbox. I currently have a standard pressure plate with a stronger diaphram spring and a solid clutch plate with copper buttons. At present when the motor is boosting hard the clutch is not capable of transmitting the torque produced. The motor developesabout 182kw and 280nm of torque!

thanks

3/10/0811:46 PM

Gordon NicholsMassachusetts 1993 CMC Supporting Member

Greg:

Try emailing these folks: http://www.kennedyeng.com/

They have already done the research for you.

gn

TomD (hacksaw57)

Try here as well:

http://www.vwkd.co.uk/bb/viewforum.php?f=26&sid=d9669af382e7236fc87d38508a6cb658

3/12/0811:20 AM

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