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Old 02-21-08, 07:12 PM
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Clutch + Flywheel Recommendations

Hey everybody I'm looking to buy a new setup for my project this year.I've decided on an ACT clutch kit but am a little weary of the Xtreme Package because I want the car to be more or less my daily driver.I really don't feel like getting cramps in my legs or getting irritated in traffic.I'm shooting for 350-380 horses this year.I was hoping the street package would do but I doubt it will sustain the abuse.What are your opinions?
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The xtreme package is going to be like an on/off switch with the clutch. It's not good for street driving.
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So it will be next to impossible to slowly move about.The break in period is severe too.I don't want to have to learn how to handle that clutch on a break in period.and idea how the street package would perform in the 350-400hp range??
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I can't quite remember but I think the SS is rated fro something like 250hp. Some one will probably come on here and call me an idiot because it's actually rated for 255...
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The SS setup can hold all the power most FC's can make, that is all you need to know.

Seriously, I know people who have made 450 at the wheels with an SS setup.
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I looked it up and it's rated for about 340 ft/lbs. I have an SS on my car and I really like it.
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I have to be the odd duck...

Save the money buy a Spec clutch kit.. They are good clutches, reliable and for the power u are getting very affordable and not hard on your leg or your frustrations..

and back it up with a Fidanza flywheel

this is what I will be running, the ACT is a great clutch but imo a bit pricey.. Spec is a good proven quality clutch kit for a bit less.
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I have heard of a couple of people that had issues with spec clutches...not recently, but still.

I have *never* heard of a single issue with an ACT clutch setup, other than them using the wrong product for their application (street/extreme/race etc.).
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HDSS is all you need.
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By ss you guys are referring to the street package? or is that a different brand alltogether?
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I think SS means Super Street, but yes, Act Street Series
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SS= Street/Strip
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I mean, I think SS means Street/Strip...

A quick visit to the website probably would have cleared that up too.
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exedy stage2 + ACT lightweight steel flywheel = my setup = win
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Ive got the Xact 13lb (including counterweight) flywheel, and the sprung 6 puck with a stage 3 pressure plate on my car. Has a lot of clutch chatter, and some shudder (nature of the beast) from a stop...but DOES NOT slip anywhere. I can drop the clutch at 8k, and itll grab just fine. I knew what it was going to do when I put it on, so im happy with it. Revs really nice and quick too.

I also went and did the turbo tranny swap...couldnt find many hi po NA clutches. I didnt have a problem with break in...and as for the low speed, you are limited to about 10mph as a minimum without the car surging...as long as you have light throttle youre fine.

If you want comfort, or low cabin noise...stay away from this setup. If you dont mind a little more noise and clutch presence, dont worry about it. (thats all relative since i have no sound deadening, or interior, or dash or....well much else.)

An engine torque brace would kill vibrations...if I wanted to go ahead and make one.
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