I'm running the stock turbo diesel pressure plate, (german Sachs) and a clutchnet 6 puck with a sprung center. It grabs HARD as evidence I have a blown M46 to show for it after only 3 days. They also have some other discs like organic, kelvar, etc... Unless your really trying to push this thing, I would maybe get the step down from the 6 puck. Clutchnet also sells upgraded pressure plates, but they are pretty pricey. They also told me they can rebuild your stock pressure plate with stronger springs. Thats cheaper than buying outright, but then again the stock german pressure plate is pretty hefty. Lots of the turbo redblock guys use the TD pressure plate as an upgrade. The lower end of these engines is pretty stout, and being non turbo it should have had an easier life on the bearings assuming the oil was changed and they used something decent. If your not already, you should be running synthetic 5-40 like rotella or something.
We are taking my friend Alex's 83 760 out to the track tonight sporting a 3" hood stack, t3/t4 turbo, head studs, and 28lbs of boost! I don't think the clutch is going to hold it very well. Should give you an idea of the potential with average bolt ons and a tweaked pump. We will post video up tomorrow probably!
Jason
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