B7 RS4 Clutch LUK 02050 vs 079198141X vs SACHS K7053401 ?

[Tightmopedman9]

Does anyone know if there is any difference between these 3 clutch kits? I've seen the Luk Repset 02050 recommended in some threads, but I've also read that the 'non-original RS4 clutch' is weaker. I'm not sure what non-original is in reference too though. The 02050 is cheap, almost too cheap at only $172. 079198141X is more expensive at around $200, but I'm not sure the increase in price has any bearing on power holding ability. I've also found SACHS K7053401, but no mention of its use on the forums.

I'm looking for a clutch for a C5 Allroad running K04's with billet compressor wheels on E85. I already have a TTV flywheel on order.

[zipdoa]

I ran the LuK 02050 with a TTV flywheel on my D2 S8 swap.

I've heard the 02050 will slip on aggressive K04/E85 setups, but others say it will do that fine with proper break-in. See this thread:

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...ch-good-enough

B5 RS4 clutch is stronger/tougher than most people think. Biggest deciding factor is break in.

I have 30k miles on my PJ LUK B5 RS4 clutch. No upgraded disc or anything. 91 + meth, probably around 400whp give or take. Whatever, dyno numbers don't really mean anything, all I can say is that the car rips and is very fast and powerful.

Daily driven, and I've done countless antilag launches on it at 4500 rpm at around 20psi. Never has an issue hooking up, and I do 3.7-3.8 0-60s all day long. Never slipped, drives like oem (because it is an oem clutch basically).

I know two friends that have 50k and 60k+ miles on their LUK RS4 clutch assemblies as well, both K04/F4H, and they're running E85 as well. Way more power than my car is putting down. One is an allroad (much heavier), and both have well over 300 antilag launches on them. Still going strong.

The B5 RS4 clutch assembly was the go-to setup back when people starting putting out increased power from these motors. While many of the newer setups exceed the clutch's capacity, it will be more than sufficient for the overwhelming majority of B5 S4 owners, even at K04 power levels.

If you add an upgraded disc, you can hold even more power. Clutchnet has a great amount of offerings http://clutchnet.com/index.php?optio...432&Itemid=140
Keep in mind that pucked/button clutches are more aggressive and do not last as long. Stay with a full-faced disc if you want longevity.

Many of the "big name" clutch kits are actually based around OEM LUK RS4 components. Notable ones include the old VAST Stage 3 clutch, ASP clutch kit, and the JHM and AMD offerings (the last two are B7 RS4 based). The OEM components are tough.

If you would like, I am removing my B5 RS4 clutch assembly in a week or two. Only reason is that I'm upgrading the car to power levels that will greatly exceed even a tailored/modified RS4 kit. It will be for sale, and would be a good starting point for a budget B5 RS4 based clutch kit. I would definitely recommend changing the throwout bearing at the minimum, and you might as well throw in a nice new clutch disc as well. As for the pressure plate, pressure plates don't really wear out unless you had a defective unit or had no idea how to drive.