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freq 03-18-17 05:54 AM

350 hp clutch recommendations?
 
I'm thinking about replacing my clutch. I've got a ACT 6puck and it's very grabby.
It's a daily driver, with a lightened flywheel.

I'm going back to the stock flywheel/counterweight also to make it more driveable(if anyone has for sale lmk).

But does anyoone have any recommendations for a clutch that'll hold 350hp and is not as grabby/is easier to drive in traffic?

YoKramer 03-18-17 07:03 AM

The ACT XTSS (rated for 440 lb-ft) series is doing well in my car. BNR Stage 3, FMIC, Mild Street Port 750/1000cc on a Haltech. Had the standard Exedy and it couldnt handle it but with the ACT its doing more than fine. The pedal feel is the same as the Exedy and has a nice gradual grab.

misterstyx69 03-18-17 04:22 PM

I had a Bully clutch and Pressure plate/disc on my car..car made 357..It held up great.

Nosferatu 03-18-17 07:34 PM


Originally Posted by misterstyx69 (Post 12164050)
I had a Bully clutch and Pressure plate/disc on my car..car made 357..It held up great.

Can you add a bit more useful info like ....what stage clutch that bully was , driveability....like how stiff clutch pedal/engagement was to say a stock car or comparative clutch (if you have experience with other performance clutches)and length of time you call holding up.

misterstyx69 03-19-17 12:01 AM

It was a Stage 3 I believe..the Higher HP rated one..(I'm not into TII's anymore,so it's been a while)
The Clutch felt great,nice like stock and the engagement was real easy to drive off a stoplight situation.
It didn't kick up on you and set the car in motion nice and smoothly.
The Engine did a Couple Dyno runs and a 400 KM drive home and about 3000 more KM's then the whole setup was parted out.

Nosferatu 03-19-17 12:13 PM

thanks that helps, been considering that particular clutch setup..

R-X-R 03-22-17 06:10 PM

I use stock flywheel with excedy stage 1 hd clutch kit. its like driving with stock setup and it holds. car makes 350whp.

DR_Knight 04-02-17 01:19 AM

Os giken twin disc. If you can get it used with plenty of life they're cheap. Been on one for years now with 320hp

KNONFS 04-03-17 07:31 AM


Originally Posted by freq (Post 12163911)
I'm thinking about replacing my clutch. I've got a ACT 6puck and it's very grabby.
It's a daily driver, with a lightened flywheel.

I'm going back to the stock flywheel/counterweight also to make it more driveable(if anyone has for sale lmk).

But does anyoone have any recommendations for a clutch that'll hold 350hp and is not as grabby/is easier to drive in traffic?

I would just change the disc to the ACT performance street disc. I am running it, along with their heavy duty clutch, and RB 9lbs flywheel. I've been running the 9lbs for decades, so I am used to it, but the clutch combo, other than a stiffer pedal (than stock), the grab is fairly stock(ish).

Nosferatu 06-13-17 11:35 AM


Originally Posted by R-X-R (Post 12165573)
I use stock flywheel with excedy stage 1 hd clutch kit. its like driving with stock setup and it holds. car makes 350whp.

which exedy stage 1 is that? they have the stage 1 and the stage 1HD..just wondering how stiff the pedal feel is on that? thanks

freq 06-13-17 08:01 PM


Originally Posted by YoKramer (Post 12163916)
The ACT XTSS (rated for 440 lb-ft) series is doing well in my car. BNR Stage 3, FMIC, Mild Street Port 750/1000cc on a Haltech. Had the standard Exedy and it couldnt handle it but with the ACT its doing more than fine. The pedal feel is the same as the Exedy and has a nice gradual grab.

I took your advice. Workes/feels just as you said. Now I need to replace my clutch master/slave cylinders-funny how when you replace one component, sometimes they all go.

YoKramer 06-14-17 07:05 AM


Originally Posted by freq (Post 12191801)
I took your advice. Workes/feels just as you said. Now I need to replace my clutch master/slave cylinders-funny how when you replace one component, sometimes they all go.

Awesome glad you like it. And yea especially on these old cars the compound repairs add up quick.


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