[Spits] Spitfire Clutch

[Roger Elliott]

Hi All,

Thanks for the recommendations for the clutch.

I am going to get a Borg & Beck for 3 reasons.
1) had several people recommend it.
2) It is reasonably priced
3) The one that was in the car was a Borg & Beck - it had been in the 
car for a few years and it is still in pretty good shape.

Thanks,
Roger Elliott
On 09/17/2012 07:21 AM, Mack, Michael (Rochester) wrote:
> I installed a Borg & Beck, 3 piece set in my 79 Spitfire this past spring.  No issues on installation or function on my 1600 miles so far.
> I gets my vote.
>
> Mike Mack
> 79 Spit
> 73 Stag
> 80 TR8
> 76 TR7
>
> ----------------------------
> I have to rebuild the bottom end of my engine, so I am going to replace
> the clutch at the same time.
>
> Any recommendation on brand?
>
> TRF has LUK for $290 OEM for $195
> SpitBits has Coventry for $118
> Moss has Borg and Beck $190 and QH $160
> BP Northwest has Borg and Beck for $120
> Victoria British has an unnamed brand for $140
> Oh of course FLAPS Beck/Arnley for $400
>
> It seems like a very wide range of prices.  Car basically what European
> trim would be - dual SU's compression about 9.2 - so it does not need a
> heavy duty or racing type clutch.
>
> Thanks,
> Roger Elliott