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whats the diff between street/strip, 4 puck, and 6 puck clutches?

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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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I like my ACT 6puck. I think it is just fine on the street. Although I have broken the subframe more than once with comp diff mounts front, rear and with a pinion snubber.
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by samperry007
I like my ACT 6puck. I think it is just fine on the street. Although I have broken the subframe more than once with comp diff mounts front, rear and with a pinion snubber.
Yea I welded a K-brace into mine, and it worked beautifully afterward...

The ACT 6-puck is streetable enough to allow you the ability to take off from a dead stop on an incline without taking it up to 3k... It also has a firm enough engagement to handle the duties of track days wonderfully... I wouldn't recommend it for N/A applications though, or even a stock TII for that matter...
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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Bebesito21
the difference is the disc itself and the materials on it. the street strip is a full disc made for the street and a few drags on the weekend. the 6 puck is still streetable but more for the track. the materials on the 6 puck grab better. the 4 puck is generally a drag clutch with very grabby material on it and is harsh on your drive train.
If you're trying to imply the 6-puck versus 4-puck are made of different materials, for most manufacturers this is not true...


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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by RETed
If you're trying to imply the 6-puck versus 4-puck are made of different materials, for most manufacturers this is not true...


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I think he was actually referring to the difference between the organic disc and puck clutches...

*edit nevermind I didn't read the whole post. :p

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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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Well, I've had enough of my 4-puck. Yeah, it kicked *** off the line... was like nothing else I've ever driven, but it just made me worry.

Word of advice: 4 puck + street driving = bad idea.. especially if you live in a hilly area. It's not about "driving skill," it's about having a rearend.
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 13b4me
So you've driven the stock centerforce replacement, and now they are hands down the best company that makes clutches for our cars?

You gotta be shitting me...
Not saying that, just stating they are one of the best, if not THE best imo. I was also stating my first hand experience with them. With their technology and sales, as well as the 8/10 ratio of qualified race mechanics i have consulted, they seem to be the best to me.

Maybe its just me, but they seem like a damn good company. Also i dont trust any "kits" off ebay or anything like that.
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