S40 t5 clutch

[850Chris]

Originally Posted by strbryan

The Focus RS clutch is the same as the T5 clutch, the upgrade for the RS is to fit the S60R/V70R clutch..From what I know the T5 clutch is good for 350BHP without any problems..

Pretty sure (in fact positive) the Focus RS clutch and flywheel is upgraded over the Focus ST one (the ST one being the same as the 2.5 T5 with M66 Manual box) but willing to be corrected. Also, lots of reports of clutches slipping when power climbs above 260bhp, and validated first hand by a mate with a Mk2 Montune Focus ST running 260bhp. Clutch quickly started slipping after the Montune upgrade - obviously more prone on higher mileage.

[domhart10]

Originally Posted by 850Chris

Pretty sure (in fact positive) the Focus RS clutch and flywheel is upgraded over the Focus ST one (the ST one being the same as the 2.5 T5 with M66 Manual box) but willing to be corrected. Also, lots of reports of clutches slipping when power climbs above 260bhp, and validated first hand by a mate with a Mk2 Montune Focus ST running 260bhp. Clutch quickly started slipping after the Montune upgrade - obviously more prone on higher mileage.

Definitely good to know, yeh i have increased power so im assuming that things will wear out so when they do I would look to replace with higher spec stuff. What mileage was he on roughly? I have been to santa pod and been practicing starts and so far ... clutch has seemed pretty good *touch wood* I think mines running around 280 (yet to be tested, but definite improvements on 1/4 mile)

The only problem ive found out so far is that im getting clutch glaze? I think from driving so slow now to preserve components haha so I have to floor it every now and then, and things get back to normal.

[strbryan]

Originally Posted by 850Chris

Pretty sure (in fact positive) the Focus RS clutch and flywheel is upgraded over the Focus ST one (the ST one being the same as the 2.5 T5 with M66 Manual box) but willing to be corrected. Also, lots of reports of clutches slipping when power climbs above 260bhp, and validated first hand by a mate with a Mk2 Montune Focus ST running 260bhp. Clutch quickly started slipping after the Montune upgrade - obviously more prone on higher mileage.

Sorry I was referring to the real T5 and not the Ford based 2.5T.

I have just replaced my clutch and flywheel in my V70 2.4 T5 with a TTV flywheel and clutch from the S60R/V70R. The clutch that I removed was/is the same as the one you linked in your post above..

The real T5 clutch can and has been proven many times that is capable of handling well above the 260bhp you Ford boys are making..