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Torque South 05-03-08 07:52 PM

VIDEO - my clutch failure
 
I went to the track last yesterday to meet up with some local Rx-7s. My first run was against a turbo Supra. After the burnout my car wouldn't go into gear. Here is what I found when I took the tranny out this morning. Do you think ACT will warranty the clutch? I think they should...

VIDEO

Battle Cat 05-03-08 08:09 PM

wow thats fucking gay, it was only on for 4 months??

magus2222 05-03-08 09:07 PM

whats the hp number? 450? if so, there you go!

peace

Torque South 05-03-08 09:12 PM

Yeah, the car makes about 350 rear wheel horse on the pump gas 12 psi boost I run on the street. The most it made was 454 @ 20 psi on 112 octane, but I barely ever turn it up that high. So it really sucks that the clutch failed after less than 5 months and before 5k miles. It's my true and only daily driver, I'm not an abuser. I really think ACT should warranty it.

FD3S2005 05-03-08 09:17 PM

do they warrenty their clutches?

Torque South 05-03-08 09:18 PM

I don't know, I guess I'll find out next week. Not a big deal but a premature failure this soon makes me wonder.

Battle Cat 05-03-08 09:58 PM

gea, you should find out, because that seems too soon for it to fail..

Torque South 05-03-08 10:56 PM

Well now I'm not 100% sure what brand it is (was). I think I was told it was an ACT, but someone in another thread said it doesn't look like it. I'll find out but in any case a REAL clucth is going back in. I absoultely HATE mickey mouse clutches.

REVERE 05-04-08 12:11 AM

If they do have a warranty it would certainly be void in the case of a burnout.

Not a lot of companies guarantee their products against deliberate damage

Torque South 05-04-08 07:40 AM

Not a big deal about the warranty, I know it's a wear part and was also used hard. But as far as the burnout these "race" clutches are supposed to be made for that type of use. Oh, well I'll just replace it with a stronger one and try not to burn it up.

notveryhappyjack 05-04-08 04:31 PM

got the same clutch on my car.

act will warranty the peice for 90 days. Any misuse or abuse will void the warranty. Tell them you were not drag racing and they might help you.

Battle Cat 05-04-08 08:03 PM

gl with the new clutch meng

Torque South 05-06-08 05:53 AM

Thank you. Actually it's an EXEDY STAGE 2 clutch, not ACT.

iceman4357 05-06-08 11:52 AM

...that sucks, sorry to hear bro. I having a wierd ass problem with mine. Will only slip when i power shift 3rd to 4th gear....no idea whats wrong with it.

Torque South 05-08-08 05:37 AM

I've had some clutches that only slipped on a hard 3-4 shift. I think the car makes more horsepower in 3rd and 4th, it may just be a sign of a weak clutch.


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