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Old 09-03-02, 05:47 PM
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Clutch set for GT35/40 turbo?

I am working on building up my drivetrain for my new engine and GT35/40 turbo. My goal is about 450 rwhp. Will a Clutchmaster stage 3 w/ kevlar disc work? Also looking on at maybe the stage 4, but not sure about a 4 puck disk even though it is a sprung hub. Also thinking about getting lightened flywheel. Looking for something somewhat streetable, but doesn't need to be completely streetable. Tried searching but found little results.
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Anyone? What are most people using?
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i'm using an ACT street/strip clutch with Kaaz rear end and 4.33 gears
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lightened aluminum flywheel and 4-puck clutch equals great fun when driving on the street, especially in traffic. Your calves should get a great workout!

I ran a 6-puck ACT Extreme clutch in my FC awhile back. It felt great when you wanted to punch it, but it really sucked when I got stuck in traffic.

I like the flywheels with removeable discs (like SR's flywheels). If you plan to drag your car a lot, you may want to think about keeping the stock flywheel since the lightened flywheel will reduce centrifugal force (less mass).

You'll probably burn through your clutch discs before a flywheel or pressure plate. ACT makes great clutches (street/strip and extreme), I've only used ACT (as well as my friends) and I haven't heard any complaints (ranging from 60-1 T04 set-up to T66 and GT35/40 set-ups).

I think you'll be happy with the ACT set-up and stock flywheel.

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Originally posted by Toy
i'm using an ACT street/strip clutch with Kaaz rear end and 4.33 gears
Now that you are putting down 400rwhp I wonder how that ACT s/s clutch is going to hold up. I've got the same clutch and am shooting for 450rwhp @ 16psi for street use, 500rwhp @ 20+psi & race gas with a Pineapple engine & GT35/40 setup.

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I was worried about the same thing since I just got my motor rebuilt, GT35/40 so since everything is apart now I just went ahead and got the ACT 6 puck, Kaaz LSD, and chromoly axles. That is what Ari recommended anyways.
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Sounds like ACT is most popular. I think that might be my best bet. Does anyone know what the s/s disc and the extreme pres plate are rated for as far as HP and tq.?
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os gekin twin plate is the best for drivability and draging. can hold up to 800hp.
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Originally posted by nocab72


Now that you are putting down 400rwhp I wonder how that ACT s/s clutch is going to hold up. I've got the same clutch and am shooting for 450rwhp @ 16psi for street use, 500rwhp @ 20+psi & race gas with a Pineapple engine & GT35/40 setup.

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Seems ok so far…I've only got about 2k miles on it though so, we'll see.
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sokudo,

That's overkill! Not everyone on this forum with an FD has that kind of cash to burn.

It's definitely a nice clutch set-up though

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