1990, TII

I havent driven my car for 6 months but I drove it for the first time last night. I noticed that when I accelerated near the higher rpms my clutch would start slipping. At one point a while back I had a rattling noise whenever the car was at idle and I was told that it was the throwout bearing. So I'm planning on replacing this clutch with an aftermarket one and while I'm in there probably replace the throwout bearing. I was considering a lightweight flywheel as well but Im a bit confused on which weight to get. I searched and read several pages but I didn't find what I was looking for.

I've definately decided on ACT but do I want the street or the pro? I daily drive my car and I use it for the occasional drag race but nothing too serious. Street or Pro? +'s and -'s?

For the clutch though, I'm much more confused about. Once again I'd like to stick with ACT but im not sure between the 6 puck, 4 puck, S/S, extreme S/S etc. any suggestions?

Also are there other names for the throwout bearing? Because some of these kits come with release bearings and pilot bearings but I dont see TOB...

Thanks for the input and please let me know if you have any suggestions for other things that I can possibly replace/upgrade while I'm doing all this. THanks

 

I have an ACT setup for my tranny and I went with street. Works great for everyday driving and the occasional pro race. As far as clutches are concerned I would go with a 4 puck but you need a good preesure plate to go with it. The throwout bearing is also called the release bearing.

 

what would the difference be between the 4 puck and the 6 puck? It doesnt come with a pressure plate?

 

I believe that a 4 puck has more clamping pressue than a six puck and will engage more quickly. Also get a stainless steel clutch line while your at it its cheaper than the stock rubber one.

 

Ok, the 4 puck sounds better by what you're saying but why does the 6 puck cost more money and yet they have the same torque capacity? I don't really get the difference between these clutch systems but I will definately purchased the clutch line thanks.

 

Yea, it's better if you change it out because that rattleing noise you hear most likely to fail soon. Daily drivers be aware of what goes on. If you do a lot of races, I don't reccomend getting a lighter flywheel unless it's used properly. Otherwise, your better off just getting an OEM clutch with components. Remember, a lighter clutch will never increase horsepower, it will only increase acceleration from start, but will also sacrifice top end. So, depending what you plan to do with the car, which I know is your daily driver, I don't reccomend getting an aftermarket clutch. Your TII won't last long if your forced to use you clutch as it was inteded for in an aftermarket product. My GTU is going strong still, and for me, longevity is a priority in a daily driven car. Then again, it's always up to you.

 

I dont know what it's like where you live but here, OEM parts are more expensive than aftermarket parts :P. I don't know why that is but that's just how it is. For me the only place to get OEM parts easily is the dealership which we all know is way too over priced so aftermarket products are what I usually go for but thanks for the input.

 

Umm a lighter clucth?? A lightweight flywheel will free up horsepower enabling your car to excelerate faster and no it will not cut down your top end if anything it will raise it! lighter weight more available horsepower and torque. Also it will have have zero effect on how reliable his tii will be were are you getting this false information at? please stop posting if your not sure.

 

Here in the US, an OEM TII pressure plate has a list price of $137, and an OEM TII clutch lists for $77. These are higher prices than ACT? Lastly, aren't 4 pucks very hard on trans and diff mounts?

 

a lighter clutch allows your syncos to last longer and you to shift faster....

 

Ok, well thanks for clearing that up rotorman. In your opinion should I go with the ACT street or pro?

Marcus I was speaking in general terms, I've just given up on the dealership all together because the times that I have gone to get OEM parts they have come out to more money than the aftermarket parts. Few examples are the oil cooler lines in comparison to a set of SS ones and also when I was looking for a new cat... it was something like $2000, some ridiculous price. Maybe the prices are different but I cant see that, all I know is if a cat is going to cost me 2000 then I'm just logically assuming that a clutch wouldnt be anywhere near $100. Not sure at all though... i was just going by my past experiences.

thanks so far guys