Heavy Duty TD5 Clutches
Heavy duty TD5 clutches for Defender TD5 and Discovery 2 TD5, covering towing, harder-working vehicles, remapped engines, VNT conversions and higher-output builds. The range includes Clutchfix and LOF EXTREMEspec clutch kits, with options for retaining the original dual mass flywheel or converting to a solid flywheel.
From uprated organic clutches for working and remapped TD5s through to VNT and heavily tuned vehicles, the important choice is matching the clutch to the vehicle’s use, engine output and preferred flywheel arrangement. A Valeo OEM dual mass flywheel is also available where the original DMF is being retained but requires replacement.
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Choosing a Heavy Duty TD5 Clutch
A heavy duty clutch becomes increasingly worthwhile as a TD5 moves away from standard specification or spends more of its life working hard. Remapping, VNT or hybrid turbos, regular towing, larger tyres and heavy vehicle use can all increase the load placed on the clutch.
The right setup depends on more than simply choosing the strongest clutch available. A mildly remapped road-going Discovery 2, a Defender used regularly for towing and a high-output VNT vehicle can all place very different demands on the drivetrain. Choose around the finished engine specification and the way the vehicle will actually be used.
Dual Mass or Solid Flywheel?
The standard TD5 drivetrain uses a dual mass flywheel to absorb engine torsional vibration before it reaches the gearbox. Retaining the DMF keeps the original flywheel arrangement and is a good route where the existing flywheel remains serviceable, or where it is being replaced with a new Valeo OEM TD5 dual mass flywheel.
A solid-flywheel conversion replaces the dual mass flywheel and uses a sprung clutch centre to provide drivetrain damping. It removes the DMF from the system and allows the clutch and flywheel to be replaced together as a complete setup. The trade-off is a change in drivetrain refinement, with additional transmission noise or vibration potentially more noticeable at low engine speeds.
Plan Around the Finished TD5 Specification
If further tuning is planned, it makes sense to choose the clutch around the intended finished engine rather than the vehicle's present output. This is particularly relevant with VNT and hybrid-turbo conversions, where torque can increase substantially and a clutch that is adequate for an earlier tune may become the limiting component later.
Related TD5 Clutch Sections
| Section | Use it for |
|---|---|
| TD5 Performance Upgrades | Intercoolers, turbo parts, exhaust upgrades, hoses, sensors and other TD5 performance parts |
| Defender Clutch Parts | Standard clutch kits, hydraulics, release components and related Defender clutch parts |
| Discovery 2 Clutch Parts | Standard clutch kits, hydraulics, flywheels and related Discovery 2 clutch parts |
