Hi all,

I need a clutch badly, and am in the process for checking out some clutches (87 TII with full exhaust & intake). I searched on the forum, and realized that ACT is probably the clutch manufacturer of choice on this forum due to it's quality, and price.

I checked out ACT's site, and they have several diff choices. I don't want a harsh engagement with the 6 or, 4 puck unsprung hub disc, so I guess I only have the choice of the stock disc? I read ppl saying they have a street/mod disc, I don't see it offered with any of the packages ACT makes. They only have stock disc, or 4 puck, then 6 puck. Pressure plates have HD, xtreme, and maxx xtreme.

I was thinking of getting the one with the stock disc, and xtreme pressure plate, any one have any exp with this setup?

Also, is the street/mod disc everyone mentioned still available? Is it a big diff in engagement?

I like moderately hard engagement, but don't want to drive a "on/off switch," type clutch.

Any other brands out there that's similar in price, quality and performance? Exedy seems expensive, while ppl have said Centerforce is not that great, any other ones?

Last question, how durable is the Prolite flywheel (9lb) from ACT? Is it really THAT hard to drive? I daily drive my car in moderate traffic, with occasional bumper to bumper. Can you really tell the diff between the Streetlite (12lb) and the Prolite?

I know it's a lot of questions, so thanks in advance for anyone that actually read the whole thing. Thanks!

 

Well, if you drive in traffic, you don't want a puck clutch, period.

I'm personally running the Racing Beat "Street/strip" clutch & pressure plate (S4 NA). They're better than stock, but still engage smoothly and it can be driven in traffic without a problem. The pedal is stiffer than stock due to the stronger pressure plate, but it's not anything annoying.

I don't have any advice to offer on lightweight flywheels - when I rebuilt my engine, I decided I had spent enough already.

-=Russ=-

 

Light flywheel - best for autocross & road racing with faster up/down shifts.
stock flywheel - best for drag launches.

You can see fom my sig - I prefer zoom,click,zoom,click,zoom,click,click,purr at 100..

 

Thanks for the response guys.

Yeah, I figured out the light weight (light=better autox, heavy=better drag), but what about durability?

Also heard about stock master and slave cylinders giving out on anything with more holding power than the stock pressure plate on TeamFC3S, anybody with experience on that?