clutch recommendations
 

I was hoping to see what people thought would be a good clutch setup for approximately 450-550 hp setup. I did some ebay searching and found one from a company called XTD which is usually suspect except that they have over 23,000 feedback at 100% which is remarkable to say the least. Im going with a ACT flywheel but dont yet see the need to spend over 500 for the ACT clutch if I can get one for 300 that appears to have the same capabilities. Does anyone have any feedback as to why this setup wont work or why its worth the extra money to get something different? Any help is appreciated.

don't go cheap on your FD. Spend the extra money because these cars deserve it.

Given the fact that there is a fair amount of labor involved in a clutch replacement, wouldn't you feel better knowing you installed a quality part that a lot of forum members have had good results with?

I know I would. :)


Rx7store has a good selection here: http://www.rx7store.net/category_s/167.htm

I have had no problems with my street/strip clutch and prolite flywheel combination.

Check out southbendclutch.com

you get what you pay for. There is no better way to say it!

If you want to be sure go with a twin disk. Many setups work differently for peoples driving styles. The smart and proven way is to go with a twin disk (exedy). The cheap way would be an ACT 6 puck with the EXTREME pressure plate.

And the difference between the two is basically in drivability.


I've not used the exedy twin but the nismo twin in my skyline drives like an OEM clutch, and the ACT 6 puck drives like a dumptruck.


ACT 6 pucks handle a ton of power - I had some release issues with mine but I think they were more related to my car than anything else. I had the same clutch in my DSM without any issues at all. The ACT street disks handle alot of power too and are far nicer to drive.

Good addition to what I started with! The twin disk will be much better to drive. I had (still have it but it's not in the car) the ACT 6 puck setup. It does chatter but I honestly got use to it after a while. The street disk will surely be much easier to drive but the 6 puck allows for better cooling and I believe is made from a more aggressive (softer) compound. If you're cheap and like to roll the dice, get the ACT setup. If you're looking to do it once and do it right, get the twin disk.

I completely agree with the above statement. I chose the exedy twin disc and couldnt be happier. It does not drive like oem....but MUCH better than a 6 puck. The car is actually streetable. And the clutch also grabs very well when you want it to. Just a great setup. I actually purchased mine from an austailian distributor and got it cheaper (shipped) than anywhere I could find here in the states. I will try and remember who it was and get you a link if you are interested. I want to say it was around 1275 shipped for the clutch/flywheel.

If the ACT 6 puk with the extreme pressure plate is the chip way out then i mess up with this one cause i got the ACT extreme kit on mines but to tell you the truth is not so bad. i wanted to buy the exedy twin that what i really wanted but a friend of mines told me he had ACT extreme and it works great for him and he sold me on it. lol next time around i guess

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I have the exedy carbon twin and its drivability is great. Now, the only issue I do have is it seems to slip every now and then but that's only been on the street in particular 2nd or 3rd and when I'm ginger with it and suddenly romp on it. On the track it's great. The goal was a clutch that will take the abuse on track (twisties and on the rare occasion the strip), hence the carbon variant. Once a little heat is in it, it holds fine. The weight savings is a definite benefit as well.

I use a SPEC stage 2+ and love it. It is VERY streetable, easy slip and great grab. Its lasted a season of road racing. I used to have a sprung hub 6 puck, hated it wouldnt drive the car because of it.

I use the RPS 6 puck with a prolite flywheel (9lbs), its noticeably stiffer than stock but not enough to wear you out, great on the street and will defiantly hold 500+ rwhp.