I'm looking for a new clutch for my 83 (12A w/bolt ons).

It is a race car and only sees track duty but it's fairly stock.

How bad would I be off with say an OEM Exedy clutch kit versus say an Exedy Stage 1 street kit? Is Exedy even the best way to go?

I do endurance racing but like I said, the car is low HP and typically driven with care, but I don't want to replace the clutch every two races if it burns up from too much track use either.

Ideas?

 

exedy = stock. which is fine. an alternative is a sprung hub copper clutch like this guy RX7 1975-1985: Clutch/Pressure Plate: Sport/Race Clutch Disc - 71-82 12A & 13B -

 

I concur. Stock is fine, and exedy is one of the better choices for OEM. I've been using an exedy OEM for 5+ years of street/autocross action with no issues.

The puck-type clutches are a bit "grabby", which can increase the chances of stalling the engine on takeoff, as well as place a bit more shock on the driveline when you don't stall it. Both are not as desireable during an endurance-type race, with multiple pit stops and driver changes.

 

exedy IS the OEM.

 

Yes, but there are so many other "OEM replacement" suppliers around. Prisewise, they are all pretty close, quality is a different story......