Clutch choice: PLEASE advise (urgent)
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Clutch choice: PLEASE advise (urgent)
HY there,
I'm running a fresh rebuilt engine with streetport on the intakes. non seq turbo's. Looking for 300-400hp in the long haul (later with a single GT35R setup)
I'm looking for a clutch to work with my OEM flywheel, single plated (full disc) with upgrade pressure plate. For easy street/trafic use and occasional track use.
Choices up to now are:-
1. ACT street and track clutch system
2. Mazdaspeed pressure plate with OEM MAzda disc (recommended by Mazdatrix)
I contacted Exedy Europe for a recommendations but haven't heart back fromt hem yet.
Any other experiences/recommendations would be most helpfull.
Thx.,
I'm running a fresh rebuilt engine with streetport on the intakes. non seq turbo's. Looking for 300-400hp in the long haul (later with a single GT35R setup)
I'm looking for a clutch to work with my OEM flywheel, single plated (full disc) with upgrade pressure plate. For easy street/trafic use and occasional track use.
Choices up to now are:-
1. ACT street and track clutch system
2. Mazdaspeed pressure plate with OEM MAzda disc (recommended by Mazdatrix)
I contacted Exedy Europe for a recommendations but haven't heart back fromt hem yet.
Any other experiences/recommendations would be most helpfull.
Thx.,
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You might want to look in to "Spec" clutches. I'm currently running them on both my FD's and they're awesome. Very close to OEM feel and has a quick friction point. Definitely helps me get through gears faster.
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I'm running Spec Stage 2 on both FD's. One of them is a single turbo FD with 450 rwhp and the other is an in-progress 20B that should be putting down a little over 400 rwhp and 400rwtq. I believe they're rated to handle up to 450 rwtq.
I was a HUGE fan of Exedy clutches prior to giving the Spec's a try. Now, I honestly believe these are one of the better priced and better quality clutches available. Definitely consider it!
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I have an ACT S/S clutch and am fairly happy. The clutch pedal is stiffer, but the realease is basically like a stock street clutch. Pretty much a stock clutch with a stiffer pedal and more torque capacity IMO. I would have a SPEC but got this clutch used with low miles for cheap and my stock clutch was slipping.
I will be using a SPEC clutch when this one goes as I have been using a SPEC stage 3 in my daily, a touch over kill x10, and it has lasted 70k+ daily driven miles and is a 6 puck. I also like the quick release/grab of the SPEC, and the stock pedal feel/stiffness. The downside to a 6puck clutch on the street is that it is very hard to slip and not very fun to drive unless driving hard. I wish I could swap the clutches between cars, or the SPEC would just die so I can put a normal clutch in, but for some reason it just keeps going.
I would recommend either, but for what I use my FD for I would rather have the SPEC stage 3. Sorry can't comment on a stage 2 but if it is as reliable as the stage 3 with good drivability I would say get it.
I will be using a SPEC clutch when this one goes as I have been using a SPEC stage 3 in my daily, a touch over kill x10, and it has lasted 70k+ daily driven miles and is a 6 puck. I also like the quick release/grab of the SPEC, and the stock pedal feel/stiffness. The downside to a 6puck clutch on the street is that it is very hard to slip and not very fun to drive unless driving hard. I wish I could swap the clutches between cars, or the SPEC would just die so I can put a normal clutch in, but for some reason it just keeps going.
I would recommend either, but for what I use my FD for I would rather have the SPEC stage 3. Sorry can't comment on a stage 2 but if it is as reliable as the stage 3 with good drivability I would say get it.
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