8v Transmission upgrade? WAS: Transmission Question

[pbureau@attbi.com (ATS - Patrick Bureau)]

Actually  my 9a tranny is a 8v model and is going to be matched back to
another JH engine, 1.8L. I just wanted to add more transmissible power to
the transmission (engine will be tweak but nothing in the range of a turbo
model), I have planned to get a lighten flywheel, was thinking 16v pressure
plate with Sash Clutch or 3 puck clutch for 8v. My current clutch/pressure
plate are 5 year of age and are not slipping if that give you an idea how I
treat my car!

Patrick

=>-----Original Message-----
=>From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
=>[mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Dan Bubb
=>Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2002 10:22 AM
=>To: ATS - Patrick Bureau
=>Cc: _Scirocco Mailing List
=>Subject: Re: Transmission question
=>
=>
=>Well, in any event you should get the 16V pressure plate. It has greater
=>clamping force so can absorb more torque (for when you add that turbo!)
=>If I understand correctly you have a tranny that was mated to a 2.0 16V.
=>If that is the case, then you should use a 16V disc.
=>Clutch wear is related to how much it is slipped. With the clutch fully
=>engaged and not slipping there is NO wear.
=>So, clutch life is mostly a function of operator use.
=>Dan
=>