How long does stock Clutch last?
07-23-02, 03:05 PM
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How long does stock Clutch last?
Tried doing a search but couldn't find much.
I'm curious how long a stock clutch will last with no mods/ all stock.
The second question is how long would a stock clutch last if say you are running around 300rwhp?
And finally, how much rwhp can the stock clutch hold?
I'm curious how long a stock clutch will last with no mods/ all stock.
The second question is how long would a stock clutch last if say you are running around 300rwhp?
And finally, how much rwhp can the stock clutch hold?
07-23-02, 03:18 PM
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if you drive it properly a stock clutch will last the life of the car, or until the stationary gear o ring fails so about 70,000miles give or take.
with 300+rwhp it wont last very long, under 10k miles?
the life of a clutch is 70% dependent on the driver
mike
with 300+rwhp it wont last very long, under 10k miles?
the life of a clutch is 70% dependent on the driver
mike
07-23-02, 03:44 PM
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Depends a lot on the driver. I once asked a dealership what the realistic life is for a clutch. He told me a story of a wash boy who burned up a new cars clutch in one day. Tom
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I have just recently added a downpipe to my otherwise stock (suspension mods) FD. I am currently at almost 95K miles. So, what y'all are saying is that I should start shopping for a new clutch pretty soon?
07-23-02, 04:22 PM
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Originally posted by redrotorR1
I have just recently added a downpipe to my otherwise stock (suspension mods) FD. I am currently at almost 95K miles. So, what y'all are saying is that I should start shopping for a new clutch pretty soon?
I have just recently added a downpipe to my otherwise stock (suspension mods) FD. I am currently at almost 95K miles. So, what y'all are saying is that I should start shopping for a new clutch pretty soon?
I bought an ACT street/strip clutch w/8.5 lb flywheel and (almost 2 years later) am *very* happy with my decision. Clutch still is going strong and the flywheel makes my 7 rev like a motorcycle in 1st and 2nd gear
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thanks guys,
yeah, i would agree that 70% of a clutch depends on driver. Some people can burn a clutch up in a day..maybe less! and some cars can last over 150K with stock clutch...one of my cars did.
So in general, a stock car with a stock clutch driven correctly will last over 50K miles
but once the car is modded, will probally only see another 10K of use.
Danny
yeah, i would agree that 70% of a clutch depends on driver. Some people can burn a clutch up in a day..maybe less! and some cars can last over 150K with stock clutch...one of my cars did.
So in general, a stock car with a stock clutch driven correctly will last over 50K miles
but once the car is modded, will probally only see another 10K of use.
Danny
07-23-02, 05:54 PM
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I just replaced my stock clutch it had 143K and was original. It never slipped until I modded the car, now with my mods when I went over 10 PSI it would slip. So I replaced it. My car was highway driven alot.
07-23-02, 06:32 PM
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mine was starting to slip around 55k miles, and that was with only an intake. it only did it maybe a handful of times. now that my engine is coming out, i'm replacing it. just under 59,000 miles. and i drive it hard 
07-23-02, 06:48 PM
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Original owner '89TII-145,000 miles. The reason I replaced it was if I "hit" 2nd gear hard it would slip ever so slightly...No other time. When I pulled it, it had a lot of lining left, it was the pressure plate that was weakened from the heat.
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Stock clutch doesn't like hard launches
Mine feels like it's slipping in 1st 
25k on 2nd stock clutch.
Time to start collecting soda cans to save up for a HKS twin clutch!
25k on 2nd stock clutch.
Time to start collecting soda cans to save up for a HKS twin clutch!
07-23-02, 07:39 PM
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Originally posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Yes. Mine lasted 50,000 miles, and had been babied in general for the first 30k miles (before I bought it). I drove the car hard, but didn't abuse the clutch (drag racing, riding the clutch, etc). The stocker never slipped, but was grabbing so high that I could barely reach the wheel b/c my seat was pushed so far back.
I bought an ACT street/strip clutch w/8.5 lb flywheel and (almost 2 years later) am *very* happy with my decision. Clutch still is going strong and the flywheel makes my 7 rev like a motorcycle in 1st and 2nd gear
Yes. Mine lasted 50,000 miles, and had been babied in general for the first 30k miles (before I bought it). I drove the car hard, but didn't abuse the clutch (drag racing, riding the clutch, etc). The stocker never slipped, but was grabbing so high that I could barely reach the wheel b/c my seat was pushed so far back.
I bought an ACT street/strip clutch w/8.5 lb flywheel and (almost 2 years later) am *very* happy with my decision. Clutch still is going strong and the flywheel makes my 7 rev like a motorcycle in 1st and 2nd gear
07-23-02, 07:52 PM
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Any complaints about the lightwheight flywheel?
Any complaints about the lightwheight flywheel?
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Re: Stock clutch doesn't like hard launches
Originally posted by GoRacer
Time to start collecting soda cans to save up for a HKS twin clutch!
Time to start collecting soda cans to save up for a HKS twin clutch!
You will absolutely LOVE it. It's so streetable. Engages so smoothly, let holds power like the clutchmaster stage 5...
07-24-02, 02:13 AM
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still stock clutch
85K on the original clutch. Plenty of city driving. I started mods at around 45k miles. At this point I would not mind if it went cause the lighter flywheel seems like it would be nice.
07-24-02, 11:33 AM
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I shift all the time; double clutching and all too. And I love to downshift from 5th to 3rd against American Muscle.
First one went at 42K. Second one replaced at 68K but not due to wear as my transmission went bad. The first two were OEMs. Through the first 75K, 10-11 psi.
The third, installed by PFS, was a CFDF and the car is at 93K now.
First one went at 42K. Second one replaced at 68K but not due to wear as my transmission went bad. The first two were OEMs. Through the first 75K, 10-11 psi.
The third, installed by PFS, was a CFDF and the car is at 93K now.
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