Tilton Logo

TILTON RACING CLUTCHES

Clutches

1987 saw the first ever Formula 1 victory by a car using a carbon fibre Racing Clutch. The clutch was made by Tilton Engineering.

Lotus

In the last 10 years Tilton have developed a complete range of Carbon Fibre, Sintered Metallic and "Button" type racing clutches which are winning all round the world.

Size and torque capacity ranges are: (size = diameter of clutch driven plate)

  1. 5" (128 mm) 420-630 lbf
  2. 5 7/16" (138mm) 250-705 lbf
  3. 5 1/2" ( 140mm) 250-750 lbf
  4. 7 1/4" (185mm) 150-1200 lbf
  5. 8 1/2" (215mm) 275-700 lbf
Note that torque capacity of the clutch depends on the number of plates in the clutch - usually 1 to 4 plates - and the strength and ratio of the diaphragm spring.

Tilton clutches are entirely suitable for Racing V8s, 2 Litre Touring Cars, Open Wheel racers of any type, Oval Track, Rally cars, Off-Road race cars - just about any competition application.

ROAD CAR USE: With the exception of Carbon fibre or "Button" type 8 1/2" (215mm) Twin Plate clutches Tilton Racing Clutches are NOT RECOMMENDED for use on the street. The 8 1/2" unit, with suitable flywheel, or modifications to the existing flywheel is an excellent conversion for very high performance V8s, and other vehicles such as the Nissan Skyline GT-R. The Carbon Fibre clutch is extremely drivable, snatch and chatter-free, the button type is a little harsher.

Selection of the correct Tilton racing clutch is fairly technical, so call us to discuss your particular application.

Tilton Products are distributed in Australia by
Earl's Performance Products Australia Pty Ltd.

Baby Earl
Return to Main Page