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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 12:17 PM
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Question [B]O S GIKEN is this a good clutch kit[B]

Ok so I found out that i have a twin plate clutch kit by OS Giken have any one heard of this company and is this a good clutch kit for my fc? I want to know because i just looked it up on the net and its about 1700 but i want to know is it worth having on my car thanks any input is recomended

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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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yes, it is worth having.
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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If you want a good clutch that will take nearly any power level you throw at it and at the same time be easily driveable...........you've found it.

But it comes at a cost. Ive bought 3 parts cars for the less than the cost of a new OS Giken.
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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it'd be my next upgrade if I were still spending money on my car.
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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If you want a good clutch that will take nearly any power level you throw at it and at the same time be easily driveable...........you've found it.

But it comes at a cost. Ive bought 3 parts cars for the less than the cost of a new OS Giken.
I know i looked on the web and just for the competition twin plate its like 2500 but the good news is when i got my engine and tranny for 1800 with all the wiring i just found out when i droped my tranny to get the gears unstuck i notice that i have a o s giken twin plate clutch kit has to be the best deal ever
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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Yeah it happens when buying a JDM engine.

I know a friend of mine ended up with an OS twin plate and a nice hybrid snail on the longblock JDM engine he bought a while ago...lucky I guess.
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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yea im also curios if the engine that i got with that type of clutch was proted becuase that clutch can handle up to 1000 hp so im really curios how many horses my engine has dang that has to be a great deal when it came in the front clip i heard the engien when the guy started it up and it sound good and my friend (whos been helping me with my swap) said that the clutch has serious kick to it
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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Unless you're making more than 400hp, it's a waste of money.
ACT will handle under 400hp no problem for cheaper.


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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 01:21 AM
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My friend got lucky just like you and bought a JDM engine and tranny that happened to have an OS set up. Its a single disc and he sold it to me for 200. Its a real touchy set up, theres not much room for play, its either disengaged or engaged. There is no grey area so be prepared for for some head snaping. Other than that its an awsome clutch.
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 09:39 AM
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yea i know my buddy said when he dorve my car just for a little bit with out the exhuast he said that the clutch had some serious kick to it

RETed: I didnt buy it, it came on the car but if it ever goes out trust me im going to get me a clutch kit from act i refuse to buy a 3000 clutch kit i dont care how great it is if i dont have the money then i will not purchase it but it was on the car and i hope it has some life left in it
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