AussiePete Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Hi everyone, just signed up and first question - hopefully someone can help. I'm interested in getting the Komo-tec upgraded clutch and ultra lightweight flywheel http://www.hangar111.com/shop/lotus-exige-v6-s-gearbox-clutch/619-exige-evora-s-v6-komotec-lightweight-flywheel-clutch-kit.html Wondering if anyone has done this upgrade and what they thought of it; specifically engine response, acceleration improvements and driveability. Thanks. FYI: I have an Exige V6 modified to approximately 410bhp / 490NM - filter, intake pipe, HTV1900 supercharger, lotus sports exhaust, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedViper Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Has your clutch actually failed? general consensus seems to be run standard one to failure seeing as its such a big job to change out but standard one seems to handle a fair bit of stick. I was bored at work the other day and was wondering whether the Evora 400 has a different clutch to the V6? I figured out it had a different part number but that's as far as I got. I'd be interested to hear more about your modifications as not heard of anyone doing the SSC route yet. Is it correct that setup runs the standard manifolds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
550superfast Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Pretty sure the 400 clutch is different But, let's put that aside, we want to hear about the 1900 upgrade. 1 Quote https://www.youtube.com/user/400superamerica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 My ears are open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussiePete Posted November 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Hi, Clutch hasn't failed (so there is no rush to do the mod), I was more interested in the lightened flywheel and how it affected the driveability of the car. Over here, the engine is pretty much regarded as maxxed out unless internals are changed so I was looking for other things I could do to make it just a little bit faster in a straight line (it can never be fast enough). A chargecooler mod should be available soon but the supercharger sits even higher in the engine bay so the boot lid would need to be changed to the Cup R louvered version and as it is a lift off (as I understand it) I don't want to do that upgrade. I've also been told that the chargecooler doesn't bring much more power, just sustained power on hot days / track days. Here's a picture of the modded engine bay. The bigger supercharger is a bit of a squeeze - the trim piece covering the pulley no longer fits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedViper Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Nice bit of kit. what is the performance like compared to stock? Komotec and lotus themselves in the 311 do a 460 bhp version of this engine. I know the KT is stock internals and I presume lotus is too. I think I would be looking at manifolds next if I already had the SSC 1900 upgrade. that should yield more power and I believe it does a decent job of reducing engine bay temps too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBD Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Komotec has stated, 460 bhp is pretty much the limit without going at internals. They are working on 500 bhp with internal changes and JUBU has a kit for 55obhp (about 20.000 €) Quote If you have the choice between a Stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell don't forget the Nomex®! Captain, Lotus Airways. We fly lower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seriouslylotus Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 SSC are at 550 with the TVS1900 and charge cooler. That's with a xtrak gearbox and I think pistons and rods. They are now testing components to get to 650!!!!! Wish my car was out of warranty!!! SSC would definitely be getting a call!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
550superfast Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Would you get Hoffmans to do the install or a DIY? Quote https://www.youtube.com/user/400superamerica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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