I am purchasing one of Crispy's street ported motors. Since I'm yanking it all out, I figured I'd replace the clutch. So I am in the market for a new/slightly used clutch.

A forum member offered to sell me an ACT XT PP and stage 2 clutch [1k mile].

I was wondering if anyone would know how this setup would feel with a street ported motor/lightened FW and stock twins? I am planning on running everything pretty much stock until I can pass emissions and get the funds for a new turbo kit. I do plan on using the FD for mainly Friday+weekend driving, so I will be anticipating some rush hour traffic.

Also wondering if anyone knew the difference between the different release bearings that ACT sells on their site. It's like a $140 difference

http://www2.advancedclutch.com/11924...1.3L_T_FI.html

 

Personally, I prefer the HD pressure plate for a car used on the street at power levels the stock twins provide. I got tired of the Extreme PP on my prior setup installed by PO and now use the HD. I drive my car on the street a lot often in traffic. The extra pedal effort of the XT was annoying after a while and the power output of my car (~325 rwhp) does not warrant the extra pressure the XT provides.

 

i stopped using act clutches many years ago and have really enjoyed my last 3:

OS giken twinplate
exedy hypersingle
ORC 409D singleplate

they are all better than any setup with any ACT clutch i have ever driven in any car. any.

 

also done w/ ACT. love the hypersingle on my s13, will probably purchase the same clutch for the FD.

ps- don't think i'd ever buy a used clutch, i don't care how few miles are on it.

 

Yes I've been warned about purchasing a used clutch.

 

One is a release bearing the other is a pilot bearing. The picture for the PB is incorrect.

 

Is it recommended to purchase both new ones or can I get away with using the stock item? I'm going through the FSM to see the install of the clutch, so I want to make sure everything is correct. Never done clutch work

 

I'm also changing this out with the tranny in the car and the motor out, any easier?

 

Both bearings and the seal come with the new ACT clutch kits, just another reason not to buy a used clutch. Doing it while the engine is out just means you are bolting the clutch to the flywheel while it is on the engine stand.

 

^ The clutch, preassure plate, bearing & fork assembly is all very easy to work with. Once you see how it goes together, it's not intimidating at all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPCi4RpGQCU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDwFcpRKgIw

 

Does your exedy single chatter much?

Also how would a stage 2/3 performance clutch react with stock twins?