harnum2009

what do u think is the best stage to get?

harnum2009

i was thinking stage 3 cause its says sprung hub and for high hp and street driving and a light pedal feel!

harnum2009

but i dont think u can get a stage 3 6 puck , so is the stage 4 6 puck ok ? and what about my fywheel will i need a new one to or what ?

BOOM

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I agree 100% act sprung 6puck

harnum2009

i thougth most people hated the act 6 puck and that the spec was better

Zero R

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Stage 3-4 ect. are SPEC clutches a 6 puck sprung hub would be a ACT clutch. Most people wont like a ACT 6 puck unsprung hub. I'm recommending looking at a ACT 6 puck sprung hub.

~S~

harnum2009

so witch is better ?

A-Spec Tuning

*Better* is subjective to what *you* or *he/she* prefers. You will get mixed reviews on both based on the experience that particular person had with either clutch kit. Either way you go, I would recommend going with a sprung kit if you want it to drive closer to stock. Either ACT or Spec will likely yield good results as long as they are broken in properly. Almost everything in life has a trade-off. If you insist on having factory like driving characteristics, don't expect it to hold insane amounts of power. There are clutches that will attempt to give you both, but you will definitely pay for it. If you are looking to stay with a single disc and want a very user friendly clutch, we have found the Spec clutches to work very well. The ACT, from experience, has required more pedal effort and also has a harsher engagement. While we may not be comparing apples to apples here, we do have a lot of RX-7's come through our shop so I would be willing to bet our opinion holds a little more value than most. Just sayin...

For your power level, I would recommend a Spec stage 3+ with a good flywheel to match. I hope this clears a few things up for you.

Trots*88TII-AE*

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Comparing clutches on very differently weighted flywheels will make a big difference as well. Lighter flywheels require more slipping and coaxing to get going. Combine that with a stiff pedal and un-sprung clutch, and you have what some people would call "street un-friendly", throw the same clutch on the fat stock flywheel, and they may be able to tolerate it. Apples to apples is the only comparison that should count.

And I would listen to recommendations from the guys at A-Spec, they haven't steered me wrong yet.

harnum2009

and as for a flywheel what would be best to go with a spec stage 4 6 puck sprung clutch kit?

A-Spec Tuning

You can go with a Spec or ACT flywheel. Keep in mind, the lighter you go, the less "driver friendly" it will become. ACT has a streetlite which is lighter than stock but not too light where drive-ability may become an issue with an aggressive clutch.

Also, I see you mentioned going with a Spec stage 4. You can do that but the 3+ will have better drive-ability and also hold more power, but will cost a little more.

A-Spec Tuning

Very true. A lot of people don't take the flywheel into consideration when researching a clutch or gathering opinions on clutch kits.

harnum2009

but the stage 3 spec clutch dont come in 6 puck only 4 puck whats the diff?

Jason

iTrader: (5)

If your car is pushing good HP and you want to do Spec then go with the "+" kit. Their non + clutch will eventually slip as the pressure plate is pretty weak.

A-Spec Tuning

I would have to disagree with you on this. The pressure plate stays the same from a stage 3 to a 3+. Actually the pressure plate stays the same for every level of Spec's line-up when adding a "+". The ONLY thing the + changes is the disc. In regard to the stage 3, the standard 6-puck gets changed out for a full face carbon semi-metallic disc in the +. The material change in addition to a full face disc allows for more holding power and better street-ability.

harnum2009

so now im back to what clutch kit again , so what i wants for street driving is a stage 4 6 puck spec clutch kit and what about the fluwheel??

Trots*88TII-AE*

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You still haven't said what kind of driving you'll do. Mostly street, with a bit of ______ (insert Auto-x, Drag strip, or Road Racing)

How much stop and go traffic will you be doing? Do you care more about engine revving quicker or launching/easier engagement?

These will determine what flywheel to go with.

harnum2009

mostly street driving some street racing and a bit of stop and go but wants it to be nice for stopping and going ?

Zero R

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Spec stage 3+




~S~

WaachBack

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ACT HD PP/6 puck sprung.

sk8world

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The worst money I have ever spent in my life was for the clutch kit listed above... SPEC can suck my _________.

You decide whats best for yopu. I cant seem to recall any threads on here bashing ACT kits!??

I have vowed to bash SPEC for ever.


Sorry again Sean.. Back to my beer drinking/...

Zero R

iTrader: (1)

Can't help it if you're retarded!!! We've installed too many to not know that yours was either you or a bad example.

If you want close to OEM pedal feel it's about as good as it get's at the moment.

Harnum2009 no one can make the choice for you, it's been made pretty clear the pros and the cons. Either spec stage 3+ or ACT 6puck sprung hub it's up to you.


As far as bashing ACT I had nothing but issues with my first clutch through them, but I don't bash them for it. They make good stuff.

~S~

harnum2009

iv decided to go with spec but not sure what stage ither 3 or 4 3 has a 4 puck and stage 4 has a 6 puck sprung clutch , and is a good fly wheel to go with one of thease?

Trots*88TII-AE*

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streetlite or stock flywheel.

sk8world

iTrader: (5)

Some stuff is funny Sean, but I think you need to rethink that statement (not the retarded part but putting the blame on me). The issue is clearly is a flaw on SPEC on there earlier production. I will also note the shop I was at dynoing asked what clutch I had and said they had issues with the same models also. This was before I was convinced it was the clutch. I was on a dynojet the week before and it didnt slip at 500rwhp that day but started to once we were on a loaded dyno. I pulled it out a few weeks later and found the results.

Also less web surfing and try to anwser your phone! Just tried to call you about my boost creep that must be my fault as well