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can you replace the oem b5 1.8t clutch with a b5 s4 or even rs4 clutch kit? do they fit the same or

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Old 07-12-2007, 05:13 PM
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Default can you replace the oem b5 1.8t clutch with a b5 s4 or even rs4 clutch kit? do they fit the same or

completely different parts one being a 5spd and other 6spd.

tia
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Default Not directly since they are 2 different size flywheels.

There are a few shops that sell a RS4 clutch setup for the 1.8t using a custom flywheel.
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Default Not only size of flywheel but bolt pattern on the crank/flywheel.

4cyl = 6 bolt
6cyl = 8 bolt
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just because a part comes from an S4 or an RS4 doesn't make it better
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Default You need a custom flywheel, but the answer is yes.

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/71840/1-22-07_s4_clutch_custom_1040s_flywheel.jpg">

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/71840/1-22-07_1040steel_flywheel.jpg">

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/71840/1-22-07_s4_clutch_installed.jpg">

It's a good way to go if you want to retain stock-like feel with upgraded capacity.
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Default The ECS RA4 clutch kit. I have the stage 2 version.

It feels nothing like stock, thank God!
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I have the Stage 1 RA4 w/steel flywheel, and it's smoooooth.
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Default I hated the engage/release point on the stock clutch.

The RA4 Stage 2 is better. It's a whole lot firmer, but I got used to it and I don't have to worry about if it'll hold or not.
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Well, youre right. These do engage further down, rather than right up top like the stock clutch.
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Please take a look at my post above. any comments about 6 speed mated to 1.8 block? TIA


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