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Old Nov 20, 2001 | 03:00 AM
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my clutch is starting to slip(85k miles) so i need a new one some time soon. i am deciding between ACT street/strip and a Stock clutch. i dont really have $$ for the ACT yet, but am afraid if i got the stock clutch it wont be able to hold the power for long. what do you guys think? how long does an ACT typically last? should i just wait a bit more and save $$ for the ACT?

my performance mods : FULL 3"exhaust, intakes, FMIC, pettit ECU, profec B running 12lbs

probably running aroud 300-320 rwhp
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Old Nov 20, 2001 | 04:40 AM
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Save up for the act street/strip definitely.
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Old Nov 20, 2001 | 04:46 AM
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I'll tell you what De.....I have almost have the same mods as you and just got the ACT street /strip w/ lightened flywheel...I absolutely love it!! You can feel the difference in the way it grabs and helps in hooking the car up!!! SAVE.SAVE.SAVE THE EXTRA DOUGH!!!G.......P.S. How bad is your boost creep??.....
93 base Montego blue w/ 59000 1st motor
PIAA lighting
Automter boost gauge
Pettit Unlimited ECU
Greddy Profec B running 12 lbs. @ high mode
3" SS exhaust all the way
Pettit intake, power pulleys, AST
ACT w/ light flywheel
Pettit short shifter
koyo aluminum race radiator
eibach srprings from Pettit
Hawk pads
Magnacore ignition
Upgraded boost and vacuum hoses
stock rims
stock intercooler, motor, and turbos for now.....
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Old Nov 20, 2001 | 05:49 PM
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thanx a lot guys...

G's 3rd gen... believe it or not, but after i put the profec in the creeping went away. completely
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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 07:16 AM
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thanx a lot guys...

G's 3rd gen... believe it or not, but after i put the profec in the creeping went away. completely
Huh? Recently in the cooler weather i am noticing a creep in 4th gear....Did you set up the Profec?
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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 07:21 AM
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Don't waste your money on a Mazda clutch, just hold off for another week or two and get the ACT Street/Strip clutch. I bet if you don't get the ACT clutch you will regret wasting your money and not holding off.
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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 08:50 AM
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WHen I got my ACT I think it was only 75$ more, so the decision is easy. the pedal efort is a littel higher, I hated it fo rthe first 10 mins, but since haven't noticed it. I love it, It works much faster for shifts and hooking up.
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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 09:05 AM
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You might want to go ahead and save up for a lightned flywheel. It is better to install both at the same time.
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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 09:05 AM
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Oh yeah, go with the ACT clutch. You will not regret it.
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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 09:41 AM
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Definitely do not go with the stock clutch. Like a dummy I had a stock disc installed when I had my engine transplant done. The clutch has lasted only 30 K miles and now needs to be replaced. Especially if you get an early 93 production one, the friction material was crap. There was a TSB which changed to a more durable friction material and different part number for the clutch disc in early 94 production models.

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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 01:52 PM
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Originally posted by G 's 3rd gen
Huh? Recently in the cooler weather i am noticing a creep in 4th gear....Did you set up the Profec?
yes, i set it up. right now its set at about 12psi and the first **** on the left turned all the way to the right ( i think its sharp).

the only funny thing ive expeienced is my first turbo can only get 11lbs no matter how high i set the profec. my boost pattern is 11-9-12 ( low setting) 11-9-14(high setting)




QUOTE]Originally posted by rx7eaven
[B][You might want to go ahead and save up for a lightned flywheel. It is better to install both at the same time./B][/QUOTE]


haha... i wish!! saving up for a flywheel will take months. im using the $$ i saved for a radiator to buy the stupid clutch

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