What It Is
A genuine Sachs VR6/G60-style clutch kit, the quieter "floating hub" version of the clutch that was popularized under that name. It includes the pressure plate, friction disc, and throw-out/release bearing, paired with a 21 lb flywheel. Rated to 300 ft-lb at the flywheel, it's built for stock or mildly upgraded TDIs.
What's Included
Where This Fits, and Where It Doesn't
This is the best value clutch for a stock or mildly upgraded TDI, and it runs quiet. But its 300 ft-lb rating is measured at the flywheel, not at the wheels the way South Bend Clutch products are rated on a dyno. In practice, that means a basic chip tune and injector upgrade on the stock turbo can already push this clutch to slipping.
When to Step Up Instead
If your car has upgraded injectors and an ECU tune, or if you're planning to add a turbo, camshaft, or exhaust upgrade later, KermaTDI recommends the South Bend Silent Design clutches instead. They're built to handle the higher torque of a tuned TDI more reliably than this clutch's design allows.
Fitment
1998-2006 Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Jetta Wagon, and New Beetle, 5-speed manual.
Common Questions
Will this hold up to a tune?
Only a mild one. This clutch is rated 300 ft-lb at the flywheel, and a basic chip tune plus injectors on the stock turbo can already cause it to slip. For tuned cars, KermaTDI recommends the South Bend Silent Design clutches instead.
Why is this the "quiet" version of the VR6/G60 clutch?
It uses a floating hub design, which is what makes it quieter than the original VR6/G60 clutch that popularized this style.
Is the flywheel included?
Yes, it comes with a 21 lb flywheel as part of the kit.
What if I plan to upgrade my turbo or camshaft later?
KermaTDI recommends going straight to the South Bend Silent Design clutch instead, since it's built to handle the added torque from future upgrades better than this kit.
