Choosing the right clutch kit for your application is critical to getting an upgrade that will provide the solution you are looking for. XClutch offer an extensive range of different clutch kits including everything from single plate organic upgrades for lightly modified street vehicles all the way through to specialized quad plate motorsport upgrades. All of these kits have varying levels of driveability to balance with their performance and intended use.

We recommend reviewing the below questions to help you determine what the main goals of your vehicle build are. Then you can review the Clutch Kit Stages information to help determine the best solution for your vehicle. Of course if you have any questions about the best kit for your vehicle, please dont hesitate to contact our sales team for support.

The first and most important question to ask is what are you going to be using the vehicle for? Is it going to be a daily driver, a special weekend drive or dedicated race car. If you are going to be using it as a track and road car, how often would you expect to still use it on the road?

This information is critical because the driveability of the car will be heavily affected by the clutch kit you select. If you are using it on the track, a ceramic friction material will provide excellent heat capacity, but they arent as driveable for street use and this can cause shorter service life. Alternately, organic friction material is ideal for driveability in street vehicles, but has a limited heat capacity which can cause the linings to overheat in motorsport applications.

Another factor to consider is the type of clutch. In motorsport applications where throttle response is paramount to performance, you may want to go for a lightweight alloy multi-plate setup. For street vehicles, a lighter setup will cause the vehicle to be harder to get off the line which can be a problem in stop start traffic. Smaller clutches also tend to experience a shorter service life which can make them unsuitable for street use.

When it comes to clutch, torque is the key performance measurement to work from. XClutch kits are all given a torque rating with a factor of safety built in to give a basic guide of the upgrades overall torque holding capability. You can see this torque figure in the technical specifications area of each clutch kit page.

If you are having difficulty in selecting a clutch kit that suits your intended vehicle use due to an exceptionally high torque figure, we recommend contacting us to discuss your vehicle and some of the modifications you have made to ensure you get the best outcome for your intended use.

XClutch clutch kits come in a variety of different types with varying accessories included in each. We always recommend replacing key clutch system components such as hydraulic release bearing, clutch forks, pilot and release bearings, bolts, etc. when replacing your clutch kit. To check the inclusions in your clutch kit, please visit the specific product page in the catalogue.

When selecting a clutch, sometimes it is important to consider what your future goals for the vehicle are? Is this a vehicle that you want to try a few different mods on and then leave it as is, or do you want to continue to build the engine to try and maximise the performance over time.

Depending on how you answer that question, you may want to consider looking at a higher upgrade or an upgrade that can be modified in the future for increaased torque capacity. XClutch offer a range of multi-plate kits that can be upgraded from organic to ceramic friction materials later down the track if you decide to turn the vehicle into a dedicated race car. To see if this is possible for your vehicle, please contact us.

Are you working on an engine or transmission conversion? If so, you are likely going to need a custom clutch solution to fit between the two. XClutch are experts in custom clutch kits and provide a complete solution for those who are completing these types of conversions. For further information, please visit the custom clutch page.