Best Clutch Option

[chapnlrc]

I just bought a 2017 ST with 80,000 miles and love how it drives. However after 2,000, the dreaded clutch problems appeared, pedal dead on the floor. I am not sure if I will need the clutch and would like to know some good options. I don't have money for power upgrades so Idon't need a super duty clutch. Would a Ford OEM clutch be good or I have also viewed a Rhino Pak clutch kit? Thanks for any help.

 

[D1JL]

Dave

 

[chapnlrc]

Thank you!

 

[cidsamuth]

OEM, hands down, up to 350RWHP. No reason, in your case, to do otherwise.

 

[Jabbit]

OEM, hands down, up to 350RWHP. No reason, in your case, to do otherwise.

Have you tested the OEM clutch up to 350rwhp? If so that's impressive.

 

[chapnlrc]

OEM, hands down, up to 350RWHP. No reason, in your case, to do otherwise.

Thanks

 

[cidsamuth]

Have you tested the OEM clutch up to 350rwhp? If so that's impressive.

I'm S280 with aux fuel and E50, using my car exclusively for the track where the clutch has the crap beat out of it.

So far, so good . . . don't jinx me.

 

[Jabbit]

I'm S280 with aux fuel and E50, using my car exclusively for the track where the clutch has the crap beat out of it.

So far, so good . . . don't jinx me.

Was mostly tongue in cheek as you said rwhp "rear wheel horsepower" - stock is for sure a fine choice.

 

[cidsamuth]

Was mostly tongue in cheek as you said rwhp "rear wheel horsepower" - stock is for sure a fine choice.

Ahhhh. Yea, I come from the Mustang world, and referring to the rear was force of habit.

350FWHP

 

[TyphoonFiST]

I'm S280 with aux fuel and E50, using my car exclusively for the track where the clutch has the crap beat out of it.

So far, so good . . . don't jinx me.

I smell an input shaft failure in your immediate future*

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Have you tested the OEM clutch up to 350rwhp? If so that's impressive.

For a little while* ask me how I know!

 

[cidsamuth]

I smell an input shaft failure in your immediate future*

Don’t project your bullsheet on me.

 

[esp_martin]

I just bought a 2017 ST with 80,000 miles and love how it drives. However after 2,000, the dreaded clutch problems appeared, pedal dead on the floor. I am not sure if I will need the clutch and would like to know some good options. I don't have money for power upgrades so Idon't need a super duty clutch. Would a Ford OEM clutch be good or I have also viewed a Rhino Pak clutch kit? Thanks for any help.

some rave about the st200 OEM euro style clutch kit
Ford Fiesta ST200 (made by AP Racing) Uprated Clutch Kit *FREE SHIPPIN – whoosh motorsports (whoosh-motorsports.myshopify.com)

 

[M-Sport fan]

some rave about the st200 OEM euro style clutch kit
Ford Fiesta ST200 (made by AP Racing) Uprated Clutch Kit *FREE SHIPPIN – whoosh motorsports (whoosh-motorsports.myshopify.com)

This would be setup I am looking at when the time comes, as I plan to stay factory snail/powah (maybe tuned) for as long as I own it.

A little bit of built-in, slight overkill, 'headroom' never hurts the longevity.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

Don’t project your bullsheet on me.

Just stating the obvious with the power level wanted to be achieved!

 

[cidsamuth]

Just stating the obvious with the power level wanted to be achieved!

“Obvious” 😜

 

[TyphoonFiST]

“Obvious” 😜