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Offline msx98

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Better intake
« on: November 05, 2010, 01:01:17 pm »
Hi guys,

I am useless at acr stuff but would like to know more.

Would getting an uprated intake look after my stock clutch? i am running 282 bhp on an ed30 and more than 300lb ft. basically im saying that an intake is cheaper than a clutch and i want to save money in the short term and look to fit a quaife atb and then a decent clutch in the long term.

Many thanks

Nick

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Re: Better intake
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2010, 04:16:23 pm »
The only thing that can look after your clutch is you.  Dont hoof it in big gears at low revs etc. 
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Re: Better intake
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2010, 04:54:29 pm »
A intake will add power, so in theory will be worse for your clutch..

As said though, take it easyer in the higher gears, drop a gear or two to reduce the stress on the clutch.

I have the same problem as you (running 300+bhp)  :sad1:
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Re: Better intake
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2010, 10:56:20 pm »
On a brighter note, most aftermarket intakes tend to move the torque curve to the right...   :smiley:
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