best clutch for a gsl-se
 

hey just want to know which is the best clutch disc to use on a gsl-se i put a clutch masters stage 1 in about 4000 miles ago and it slips like a mofo now so im either gunna replace it with a racing beat h/d street/strip or a act stage 2 which do u think is better im also going to use the clutch masters plessure plate for now its still good

sorry for the double post

Um... factory?

Seriously, you don't mention any modifications that you've made to the car, so logic would dictate that you go with the cheapest, QUALITY, part that you can use that is designed to handle the RPM and friction requirements of a standard SE (135bhp). This sounds like a job for a FACTORY part to me!

I would recommend Mazdatrix or Victoria British for the clutch disk. Your pressure plate should be fine, but you'll want to check it for any lubrication that may have spilled or dripped onto it's surface - this can often to lead to slipping clutches in less time than a normal replacement schedule. Be sure not to touch the pressure plate or disk with greasy fingers during installation, as well.

This next time that you replace, you might consider replacing the transmission front housing and gasket that can sometimes lead to tranny fluid leaking into the clutch bell housing and causing problems. If yours is leaking, better to have the parts in-hand while it's all apart than have to order them and wait for shipping. Also, good insurance is a new throwout bearing while it's out and easy to replace.

Hope this helps,

I bought my brother a dual friction center force unit....

It has little weights that add pressure at high rpm's.

claims 90% increase over stock.

i have rb exhaust k&n cone filter msd ignigtion magnecore wires 6 ports are opened air pump gone and other lil things i need more than a factory clutch thats why i went with the cluch masters stage one last time

I use the center force its 3 yrs old still goin strong

ACT clutches are brutal.

I got mine at mazdatrix.... stock disc with a street/strip pressure plate. It works great...no slip, great bite, and it still has good proportional engagement

Re: best clutch for a gsl-se
 

Check out the prices on those. If its more than $300, let me know, I can hook you up for any set up you want. I get good deals with RB's clutch builder here in LA. I recently installed a 6puck and 3000 lbs pressure plate in my son's FB. It cost me appx $250 including resurfacing, t/o and pilot bearings and clutch alinging too. Im using similar set up in my RX-3.

On the other hand, with my experience with clutch, you can use any disc but be sure to have a heavier pressure plate OR after a few runs at the drag strip, it will tend to slip. If you have concerns about your flywheel, carbon kevlar is the way to go. it grabs better than RB's ferodo lining and safer too especially when using aluminum or lightened steel flywheel.

centerforce dual friction is what I run on my -SE, about the same mods...

works great and doesn't kill your leg... Get's my vote!

thanks for all your input i ended up getiing a act stage 2 really cheap ill let you know how it is after the break in time thanks again