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Old 07-28-03, 09:30 PM
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What brand clutch should I get?

And I already did a search :P

Friday night at the drag strip I blew up my clutch. I'b leaning toward the racing beat Heavy Duty street/strip clutch. What I need is something that will last for a couple years, and take some abuse as I race it at the drag stip fairly often.

Any suggestions or experiences?

My car has no cats, the smog pump is gone as are the 6-port actuators, and a K&N filter.

Thanks!!
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I'd say the most popular one is the Advance Clutch Tech. 6-puck. Also, try Cluthcmasters, they're really good as well. Same with Racing Beat, that thing will take some good wear and tear.
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ACT, period.
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Yeah, that's what I'd probably go with.
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what is ACT's web address? Will I need a new pressure plate with a 6-puck clutch? This is my daily driver, will a 6-puck beat up the transmission?
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the center force claims 90% more clamping power. and the act i think says 35% more. why do these things differ like this? bigger numbers always sound better i guess.
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www.advancedclutch.com

They sell organic disc clutches and "X-treme" pressure plates, which will be able to be slipped slightly, like the stock clutch so that you dont over-abuse your tranny, while still retaining a much greater clamping force than stock. I personally wouldnt go for the puck clutch for a daily driven car, I just think its a little overkill, and not necessary unless you are putting down some major power.
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i drove a car with a ceterforce dual friction. engagement was a little firm but still had some taper to it unlike a puck clutch it grabed strong enough for the car to spin the wheels in third after the guy reved to redline and dumped the clutch in that gear. when my clutch goes i'm probobly gona get a dual friction i doubt it will slip at the track scince you like racing.
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A 6 puck clutch is either on or off....I recommend driving some ones car with a 6 puck, before you pick up a 6 puck clutch.
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I'm very pleased with my ACT ss Clutch Disk, Xtreme Pressure Plate, RB Flywheel setup. Too bad I've gotta give It up for my upcoming TII project.
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i have a CF dual friction with pp. its a little firmer than stock and it hold its own... but i think i shouldve gone with an ACT. My friends DSM has an ACT and that **** gives you whiplash when it enguages, i love it.
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