AKE clutch replacment

[TOnyt-5]

Hi all

Thinking out loud here.Would my 2001 A6 Quattro AKE clutch be DM or SM?

If it is DM is there a conversion out on the market to convert to SM?

[adamss24]

Dual mass flywheel and matching sprung hub on clutch. Replace like for like, the v6 tdi is one of the strongest clutches you can buy for a stock car so if you have a prblem with it then you should change your driving style- either you're riding the clutch or parts not up to standard. I have a allroad wich i use for towing, is as good as the day i bought-it with no judder or slip.

[Peter D]

DM's are specifically designed to dampen the reasonace of the cranksaft in conjuction with the anti vibration front pulley. Fitting a SM can and has led to a fractured crankshaft, add to that the increased vibration in the and a SM is just not worth it. Regards Peter

[TOnyt-5]

The reason I ask is I'm looking into getting a lightened billet SM flywheel.The clutch it self will be replaced with a standard LUK clutch for the AKE engine.

[adamss24]

Diesels don't like lightened flywheels, keep it the same weight or heavier than the stock one and you won't have problems. Why do you wanna go SMF for ? The stock DMF is good for 500Nm all day long, failing that Sachs do a race SRE clutch which is 30% stronger. Add at least 20% over what they claim as Sachs are very conservative with their torque ratings and you have a strong clutch designed for a v6 tdi engine from the start and not fancy aftermarket tosh !

[Peter D]

I would suggest that a lightened billet SM flywheel is not suitable, or of any advantage on a TDI engine. I would be very concerned as to the vibration of the engine. Regards Peter