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Old 11-11-07, 11:06 PM
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ACT 6 Puck Sprung Hub Clutch http://www.rx7store.net/product_p/zx3-hdg6.htm


Has anyone tried out this clutch? Thinking of getting one, just want to hear what you guys have to say about it.
Old 11-12-07, 05:36 PM
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I got it, just got my turbo from dee. I should know with in a week how it holds. It's sprung so it should reduce the shock to the driveline, and hold plenty of power. Find out soon for sure!
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looks like a good deal if will hold 500 footpounds like it says.
my cars on the front page of there site. thats cool.
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Originally Posted by Pistonkilla1
ACT 6 Puck Sprung Hub Clutch http://www.rx7store.net/product_p/zx3-hdg6.htmHas anyone tried out this clutch? Thinking of getting one, just want to hear what you guys have to say about it.
I have it. 6 puck spring w/ HD pressure plate. Holds and has held nice at 415hp launches for probably at least 20,000 mi. Notice no difference.
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Hey Turborx7s how is it for example on normal driving conditions, "stop and go"
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How much power do you have or intend to make? Why do you want a 6 puck
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I have the sprung ACT 6puck, HD pressure plate and ACT street flywheel. The first 200 or so miles were pretty harsh, there was no slipping it, it would just grab. Stalled the car out quite a few times ...after that though it started to break in/get better and after 500miles or so it's no harder to drive than my old ACT street/strip clutch setup really. Very happy with it.
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Originally Posted by Pistonkilla1
ACT 6 Puck Sprung Hub Clutch http://www.rx7store.net/product_p/zx3-hdg6.htm


Has anyone tried out this clutch? Thinking of getting one, just want to hear what you guys have to say about it.
I don't recommend the use of 6 pucks (sprung or not) on the street for moderately powered FD's. All you'll do is create more driveline shock and burn up the clutch and flywheel from trying to take off smoothly.

I would recommend ACT's Street/Strip for your use. It will fit better for street driving.

Here's a post from Ihor:

Originally Posted by Rotary Experiment Seven
I don't recommend any kind of 6 puck for the street. Although they are capable of holding more power, most are a bitch and a half to drive smoothly on the street.
You have to resort to slipping the clutch, which leads to very quick flywheel friction surface wear. I ran the act/racing beat combo and it sucked. Unless you are running 20+ lbs of boost, you don't need a 6 puck. An act street/strip will be plenty. Better yet, an Exedy twin disk would be the best option for the street and track if you can afford it.
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Well my plans will be to add the GT40R turbo until I finish up the fabricating on my Custom Twin Turbo setup, but I think for now Ill just go with the SS as Mahjik stated or the ACT extreme which should'nt differ much from the SS.
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I must say now that I finally drove my car the 6 puck sprung is a bitch, soon as you lift the pedal bang it grabs.
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how about the SS disc with the extreme PP? does the PP effect engagement?
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I currently have 160 miles on the clutch, it feels much better now. It still does grip hard.
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Good to hear that it feels better after a few miles. I might be going to this sprung 6-puck if my SS disc doesn't hold.
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I'm pretty happy with my sprung 6 puck Spec clutch from a driveability aspect. once you get used to it, it's not too bad.

My only gripe is the very light pedal pressure, every time I drive a customer's car with the ACT s/s setup (I used to run it for over 50k miles) I think 'damn, I love this firm pedal so much more.' I might eventually switch to the Exedy twin disc next time my motor comes out for that reason.
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I have had my Spec stage 3 six puck sprung in for about 100 miles. Also got a new ACT street lite flywheel. It sounds like a bomb going off when I engage/ disengage sometimes. Hopefully it breaks in. The feel is light like Rich explained and grabs like a ****. Holds the power very well. G
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