peter evans Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 just bought a senator engine to go in my manta it fitted at the moment in my donar car the prob is clutch slips when you pull away realy fast it already has anew clutch fitted is there a stronger clutch on the market to take the power of it its using the manta 5 speed box at the moment anyone help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I'd pull it apart and check the clutch you have in it, the standard clutch can handle 250Bhp all day long, I suspect there must be something wrong with either the driven or pressure plate? I've just read your post again, when you say it has the Manta box, is that mated to the Senny dual mass flywheel and standard clutch or something different? Cheers, Alf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason b Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Struggling to understand what is fitted where.... by donor car do you mean that the engine is still fitted in a vauxhall senator, or do you have an existing 24v manta from which the engine is to be removed. Firstly, did you fit the new clutch yourself? Or have you taken someone's word for it... Secondly, did you adjust the clutch properly to check that it is engaging and disengaging as it should? Thirdly, Could you have accidentally contaminated the drive plate when fitting it? More details would be useful if you want some help, i.e. the exact setup you are using (clutch, flywheel and release mechanism etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzta Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 If he is running a Manta 5 speed box, odds are that he is running a Manta 2,0 clutch as well, wich will not be enough for the power of the 24V. Its not the BHP thats the problem its the torque. You need to fit a 4 plate clutch or similar, OMP makes them and so does ENEM. You need something that can handle the torque. This leads me to a second observation. A 5 speed Manta gearbox will not survive long mounted on a 24V. You need to get the 265getrag from the Monza/Senator cars. This gearbox will take all the power you want, and fortunatly too it has a big clutch (normally handles the torque of a goldtop 3,0E) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter evans Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 (edited) thanks guys the 3.0 is already fitted in a manta its got a std 2.0l manta clutch fitted which is new but only slips when putting the power on what im after is a manta clutch maybe a paddle clutch ??? and who sells them ??? normal driving it drives fine thanks peter Edited December 4, 2011 by peter evans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzta Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 (edited) www.enem.se they have a real old and not user-friendly website, but they are very good at tuning parts for the Opels and they know their stuff. Dont know where to get them in the UK, im from Denmark Performance för 6-bultade 228mm svänghjul. Max. 455Nm med organisk lamell. This will keep going to 455nm´s wich is about 150 more than the 24V engine makes. So it will hold. Order number 3082 999 618 If your flywheel isnt 228mm´s you can have some of it machined to comply with the new clutch Edited December 4, 2011 by monzta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter evans Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 ok thanks for your help guys thanks peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d384 fhv Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 HI mate i bought a manta 400 Helix clutch kit from demon tweeks, it was a bit pricey but hopefully it wont need changing for a while. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cop Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 hi peter ive doing the same conversion as you, ive got the manta clutch to fly wheel in at the moment , but also i have a 3ltr monza / senator flywheel to put in its place, if i incounter slip. . Hope this helps you/ cheers steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveopel Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Hi Peter if i remember rightly i used a 2.2 Carlton heavy duty one from the local car spares shop had no problem and its been in for about 5 or 6 years and still runs a treat. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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