witch clutch is better?
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witch clutch is better?
Hi guys,
clutch needs replacing (slipping pretty bad) and was wondering which clutch was better, ACT of centerfuge?
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clutch needs replacing (slipping pretty bad) and was wondering which clutch was better, ACT of centerfuge?
Thanks
Snake Eyes<l><l>
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Yeah if your clutch is the weakest link, then it will slip. If your tranny is the weakest link then it will break, if your u-joints are the weakest link they will break, if your differential ,etc., etc. I dont think that a little 12A tranny could take the super fast engagement of a high performance clutch.
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If you did your clutch drop with a performance clutch, the force being generated by the motor, when you let go of the pedal, will be transfered much more quickly to the rest of the drivetrain, and consequintly that much more violently. A clutch should be chosen to hold the power availiable, period.
Streetracer, you are the example we needed, you can do all that fancy tire smoking with a STOCK clutch with 90k on it, Why in the world would you need a performance clutch?
Streetracer, you are the example we needed, you can do all that fancy tire smoking with a STOCK clutch with 90k on it, Why in the world would you need a performance clutch?
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If your clutch is slipping, get one that doesn't. All this about leaving your clutch as the weak link is bullshit. Learn how to treat your car properly rather than building a safety zone around it for your poor driving skills or practices.
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No need to became angry. But I see your point, drive well and you wont screw up you system. But 12A trannys have been known to have snapped gears fairly easily. Think of it like this: If the clutch engages in half the time the original clutch engaged in, it exerts twice the force on the tranny and u-joints. I could show you the math, but it is pretty straightforward if you think about it. I would get a TII tranny before getting anything stronger than a stage 1 30% increase clutch. Some guys use a stock clutch with a hery heavy pressure plate. Then you get nice smooth engagement on the street and a little leeway to protect the tranny, and you will still have great holding capacity for high hp.
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yeap neanderthol I'm running a heavy heavy pressure plate and the stock USED clutch and it's holding up really well. I have a semi soft engagement and the pedal feels solid like it should but I'm not worried about the tranny as I try to baby it. I do break the tires loose on second at will.
...not third anymore...
...not third anymore...
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Well, I was thinking that a performance clutch was would be better for the car since I will be in autocrosses when it is in and not slipping.
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The usage of the car does not change the physics. If you autocross or whatever, you are going to have a narrower window of acceptable forces without breakage. These are not race trannys, and are known for their chipped synchros. If you did a build up on the tranny , you might be ok, but the forces have to go somewhere. You have to be a better driver then so as not to toast something. You will note that the best LSD rear end to get used is out of an automatic. The auto prevents quick lock ups and does not abuse the rear end.
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