View Poll Results: What clutch is in your 7?
Exedy
7
19.44%
ACT
20
55.56%
rps
1
2.78%
Spec
3
8.33%
other (please list )
5
13.89%
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what clutch are you runnig? why did you get it? and how well do you like it?
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what clutch are you runnig? why did you get it? and how well do you like it?
From what I have read it seems that alot of 3rd gen guy like act. One of the best local shops around here seems to thing otherwise, they will not install an act clutch in anything! I dont understand this, so i figured i would ask around.
Tell us what clutch you are runnig.
why you chose that clutch.
and how well do you like it?
Tell us what clutch you are runnig.
why you chose that clutch.
and how well do you like it?
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I like Spec 4 puck sprung hub. Why I went with it? I needed a clutch bad and I was at the RX-7 Store and Jason recommeded beside being the only one they had in stock with a 4-6 puck sprung hub. I had it on my old FD and I'm getting another one for my current FD. I love the pedal feel because is not to hard but it gets the job done.
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ACT Xtreme PP with S/S disc. Just wanted as much clamping force as possible from the preasure plate so i could get away with using a "civilized" disc. So far its held up quite nicely on the street, but will be giong to the strip lets see...
Feels good, not too much effort. recomend it.
Trying a puck disc next
Feels good, not too much effort. recomend it.
Trying a puck disc next
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ACT Street/Strip-works great, I can't complain, no problems yet, its more grippy then the old one, but that seems reasonable considering it has more clamping force. Driving in traffic isn't a problem, I'm not making a whole lotta power but here are the mods: street port, downpipe, intake, cat back, profec B running 10.5-11 psi. No dyno so I can't claim any numbers, but its a great clutch in my opinion and less expensive then some of its competitors. Josh
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I've had Centerforce clutch and now I have ACT SS Clutch. They both feels the same. very streetable but still a pain in the a$$ in off and go traffic with heavyer clutch pedal.
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Originally Posted by Klar
Exedy Twin. Still streetable=slipable to a level. Holds like no other. Pedal feels just barely harder than stock.
Also I run the OS Giken twin plate clutch (B type).
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There are many types of applications for a clutch for an FD, it really comes down to the type of driving and mods you currently have or will install in the future. Listing your mods will help us determine the type of clutch which would work best for your application.
I currently have the ACT street/strip clutch, which works great. It's very comfortable to drive in traffic and feels almost like the stock pedal feel. I had it on my FD for 4 years and would recommend this clutch for lightly modded FD.
I'll replace the ACT with the Exedy Triple Plate in the spring, which cost $1800 Also, make sure to replace your clutch fork, which only cost a few dollars from the Mazda Dealership.
I currently have the ACT street/strip clutch, which works great. It's very comfortable to drive in traffic and feels almost like the stock pedal feel. I had it on my FD for 4 years and would recommend this clutch for lightly modded FD.
I'll replace the ACT with the Exedy Triple Plate in the spring, which cost $1800 Also, make sure to replace your clutch fork, which only cost a few dollars from the Mazda Dealership.
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RPS street disc with a sport hub.
Holds an awesome amount of power while maintaining great streetability. Great for spirited street driving. It's also fairly priced.
Had it on for about 2.5 years now and never had a problem.
Holds an awesome amount of power while maintaining great streetability. Great for spirited street driving. It's also fairly priced.
Had it on for about 2.5 years now and never had a problem.
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Originally Posted by FD3SR1
why is exedy so pricey compared to act?
The stock replacement clutch (made by Exedy) is actually DIRT cheap... $235.04 to be exact. That includes the pressure plate, disc, release bearing, pilot bearing, and pilot bearing seal. Can't beat that IMO, if you're bone stock. http://www.mazdaformance.com/Merchan...egory_Code=480
Now Exedy also makes twin disc clutches, which logically would be considerably more than a single disc clutch
I'm personally running an ACT S/S HD clutch, and I love it. Much heavier than stock (I like the feel of a heavy pedal), and takes one hell of a beating. When I do upgrade, however, I'm gonna be going w/ a twin clutch cuz I'm gonna be running a lot more torque at that point.
Originally Posted by BlueRex
Had it on for about 2.5 years now and never had a problem.
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
I'm personally running an ACT S/S HD clutch, and I love it. Much heavier than stock (I like the feel of a heavy pedal), and takes one hell of a beating. When I do upgrade, however, I'm gonna be going w/ a twin clutch cuz I'm gonna be running a lot more torque at that point.
Translation: I drive like a girl
Translation: I drive like a girl
Oh, but I guess all the extra torque you're gonna be making (because these cars are known for that) will justify it right?
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