Will 1.8 clutch fit 1.6 engine and tranny???

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06-19-2007, 01:44 AM

Mimime

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Will 1.8 clutch fit 1.6 engine and tranny???

Hi Guy,

I am looking to upgrade the 1.8L clutch assembly into my 1.6 engine and tranny. Is it possible, since its 2.5cm larger in Dia.

Do I need to have the 1.8 flywheel also?

Anything else??

Thanks for the responds!

06-19-2007, 01:50 AM

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you need the 1.8 flywheel and clutch to do the swap but it will work just fine.

06-19-2007, 01:56 AM

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1.8 flywheel is a bit heavier too if you care

06-19-2007, 02:44 AM

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Thanks guys!

How do u compare? More weights Vs larger Diameter for grip power?

06-19-2007, 02:55 AM

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Grip is more important, just get a lighter 1.8 flywheel like ACT or fidanza if weight is so important to you.

06-19-2007, 03:19 AM

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I don't know how much additional weight I am looking at for 1.8 flywheel.... but grip is more important to me. Anyone know if there is a significant down side for the additional weight of the flywheel?

06-19-2007, 08:30 AM

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1st gear is more usuable.

06-19-2007, 08:39 AM

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I just put in a 1.8 clutch in my stock 1.6 last weekend and did not notice a difference with the added weight.

06-19-2007, 10:22 AM

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Huster, did u notice any addition grip force with the 1.8?

06-19-2007, 03:34 PM

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i got a 1.8L ACT HD + ACT light Flywheel.... if i could do it again i wouldnt go light weight flywheel cus stop and go traffic is a bitch and 1st gear = what gear?

06-19-2007, 03:37 PM

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I highly enjoy driving with the stock flywheel over the lightened one.

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06-19-2007, 04:08 PM

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Huster, did u notice any addition grip force with the 1.8?

i have a spec s3, so yes, tons more lock-up. I will have some power on it by the end of summer. It chatters a little, but not bad. The pedal feels just like stock, which is what I wanted. SS line too.