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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 07:02 AM
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Which clutch?

Hey guys,

I've finally got all the boost leaks fix in my car and am running at about 10-15 pounds depending on temp, which gear I'm in, etc.

Now I notice that even though the boost is up, I'm still not getting that kick when I floor it. It would seem that my stock clutch is slipping.

What kind of clutch/flywheel combos are you guys using. I'm looking for something that will transfer as much power to the wheels as possible while still being usable as a daily driver.

If you need more specific specs on the rest of my car just ask, or look in the garage.

Thanks!
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 07:04 AM
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I'll be nice though. I would recommend a 6 puck sprung, probably from ACT. Good grip, but not TOO bad for daily driving.
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 08:44 AM
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For something a little more streetable, you can run the ACT Xtreme pressure plate with the street/strip disk. I just got that for my TII running 15 pounds, but haven't been able to drive it yet because the Haltech is still getting tuned.
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by ultradef
For something a little more streetable, you can run the ACT Xtreme pressure plate with the street/strip disk. I just got that for my TII running 15 pounds, but haven't been able to drive it yet because the Haltech is still getting tuned.
True, but I hear the 6 puck isn't too difficult, just takes some getting used to. What turbo are you running Half Jap?
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 09:09 AM
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For God's sakes, don't do what I did and get a advanced auto el-cheapo disk.
Mine flew apart the first time I redlined the car, then I put in an ACT street/strip disk with the ACT pressure plate I already had.
No more problems.
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 09:27 AM
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A good clutch would be a full face sprung disc with a heavy duty to extreme pressure plate. It will give you stock engagement, but a MUCH improved holding power.
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by DerangedHermit
True, but I hear the 6 puck isn't too difficult, just takes some getting used to. What turbo are you running Half Jap?
I assume he's running a stock turbo since he never mentioned an aftermarket turbo. If that is the case, there's really no reason to use a 6 puck unless he's going to be seriously beating on the car. Even a sprung 6 puck will have harsher engagement than a full face disk such as the ACT street/strip, and an unsprung 6 puck is like an on/off switch. You can't really slip them at all, which makes takeoffs from a dead stop a pain.

If you're running a stock turbo and plan to stay at those power levels, I would personally go with a full face disk for driveability's sake. If you're running high horsepower (over 350 rwhp or so) or plan to beat on the car often (drifting, drag racing, autocross), then you can go for something more serious like a 6 puck. This is just my personal opinion.
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 11:14 PM
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Well, here is my dilemma. I'm still trying to decide if I'm just going to go with a straight 13BT build up or go all out with a 20B swap. Believe it or not, I actually have the funds to make this wet dream a possible reality, unfortunatly I can't have the car laid out for an extended period of time other than the winter and in the winter I'm almost never around cuz I travel out of the country a lot on business.

I know that the 20B needs a certain flywheel/clutch setup to do the swap but I'm not sure exactly what to get for that either. Baisically, I'm undecided. Sould I just buy the part that will ultimatly go with the 20B, leave it laying around and deal with the clutch slipping for as long as I have to? Or, should I just go with the straight 13BT build up and start tearing **** up right now.

What do you guys think?
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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ultradef
I assume he's running a stock turbo since he never mentioned an aftermarket turbo. If that is the case, there's really no reason to use a 6 puck unless he's going to be seriously beating on the car. Even a sprung 6 puck will have harsher engagement than a full face disk such as the ACT street/strip, and an unsprung 6 puck is like an on/off switch. You can't really slip them at all, which makes takeoffs from a dead stop a pain.
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I have the ACT 6 puck sold hub w/HD Pressure plate plus a 9.5lb flywheel and drive it daily and i have to say it is very streetable. there is a slip margin but is very small, you just have to become more precise with your driving.
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