Dodson clutch upgrade

[DCT_M3]

Hello everyone,

So I just bought another F80 M3. The difference is this time around it has pure stage 2+ turbos, but stock clutches. My big concern with running the stock clutches is that I will run into slipping down the line. I want to do the Dodson clutches but I can't quite justify the $4200 it costs just to buy the part. Anyone have experience with stock clutches on pure turbo's or know where I can get stronger clutches for a little less?

[Twistm4]

Originally Posted by DCT_M3

Hello everyone,

So I just bought another F80 M3. The difference is this time around it has pure stage 2+ turbos, but stock clutches. My big concern with running the stock clutches is that I will run into slipping down the line. I want to do the Dodson clutches but I can't quite justify the $4200 it costs just to buy the part. Anyone have experience with stock clutches on pure turbo's or know where I can get stronger clutches for a little less?

Keep torque limited midrange and a GOOD tuner with some effort can keep those stock clutches alive.

You gotta think, full effort stock turbo cars are seeing nearly 800 ft lbs at the crank. The reason they slip with bigger turbos is because the torque curve is much flatter, hence more strain for longer of the gear. Have a tuner keep midrange power in check and ramp it in up top and as long as torque doesn't exceed stock turbo figures it should be fine.

[terahertz]

could you run XHP with stock clutches instead?

[TopJimmy]

Originally Posted by Twistm4

Keep torque limited midrange and a GOOD tuner with some effort can keep those stock clutches alive.

You gotta think, full effort stock turbo cars are seeing nearly 800 ft lbs at the crank. The reason they slip with bigger turbos is because the torque curve is much flatter, hence more strain for longer of the gear. Have a tuner keep midrange power in check and ramp it in up top and as long as torque doesn't exceed stock turbo figures it should be fine.

Excellent advice from Twist.

[Carguy1994]

I got Dodson clutches pro max with about 2k miles on them if you're interested. Inspected by Kris at ssp. I switched to spec r clutches.

[gman_newyork]

Originally Posted by DCT_M3

Hello everyone,

So I just bought another F80 M3. The difference is this time around it has pure stage 2+ turbos, but stock clutches. My big concern with running the stock clutches is that I will run into slipping down the line. I want to do the Dodson clutches but I can't quite justify the $4200 it costs just to buy the part. Anyone have experience with stock clutches on pure turbo's or know where I can get stronger clutches for a little less?

For the power range you are running SSP Spec R will work and are half the cost of Dodson Sportsman Plus. That said SSP Spec R is only good for around 700ish lb/ft tq. Depending upon what the goals are for your car will dictate if you can do the SSP. SSP is rated for more on paper but based on experience could not hold more than 750lb/ft tq. before having issues.

SSP is just clutch plates whereas Dodson is a core swap and fully built clutch not just clutch plates which will hold 1,000+lb/ft tq. and will feel like OEM. SSP Spec R will feel like OEM.

As others have mentioned regarding your tune with limited torque you can run OEM. HCP Performance ran 700+ whp on OEM without any issues. That said you want an experienced tuner and get tuned on dyno so you actually know your torque.

[andrei.m4]

Buy xhp software

[Notyourplug33]

Originally Posted by Carguy1994

I got Dodson clutches pro max with about 2k miles on them if you're interested. Inspected by Kris at ssp. I switched to spec r clutches.

May I ask why you switched & witch one you prefer overall?

[Carguy1994]

Originally Posted by Notyourplug33

May I ask why you switched & witch one you prefer overall?

Dodson was a little clunky. I didn't like the feel of it.
I got SSP spec x ssr recommendation because it feels more like stock but can handle the power.
If I don't like them I'll switch back to Dodson. I got back up just in case.

[chf80m3]

A good tuner can make the stock clutches hold that no problem. However, Dodson clutches are so worth the money.

[chf80m3]

Originally Posted by Carguy1994

I got Dodson clutches pro max with about 2k miles on them if you're interested. Inspected by Kris at ssp. I switched to spec r clutches.

Go with these!