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Old 01-04-04, 09:38 PM
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Stock clutch OK?

I have a 91 NA. This car is stock and a daily driver. I can get a clutch kit (PP, disc, TO bearing, and input bearing) from the dealer for $175. My funds are extremely limited and this seems like a steal. Is there any reason to shell out more for an ACT, CENTERFORCE, etc?

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Since its a stock daily driver, you have no need to upgrade to an aftermarket clutch. Especially if youre low on $$$.
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Probably not. If you had the funds I would say go for it, just because I feel its best to upgrade while replacing things, but the stock one should do just fine. On my N/A, with intake, header, full exhaust, reprogrammed ECU, etc etc... my stock clutch was holding up just fine. Never slipped on me, and still chirped 2nd and 3rd gear.
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For the record the stock clutch will not hold up with intake, ported IM, full exhaust, and a streetported motor. Especially with drag launches!!
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if its a quality clutch (not a parts store POS) then it should be fine.
parts store clutches SUCK.
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If you really care about your car, just buy oil, spark plugs, air and oil filters at your local autoparts store.
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Thanks for the input. The quote I got for $175 was from a Mazda dealer. This price seemed low to me, but the parts guy insisted that was the price for a OEM RX-7 clutch KIT.

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