C:utch Info please

[240SX=fun4me!]

Hello Again!,

I am wondering some stuff about the clutch system on cars. I understand just about everything else on a car, except for the transmission. What i want to know is:

1. Whats the difference between a 4 puck and 6 puck clutch?

2. What clutch is interchangable between the ka24 and sr20 engine?

3. If i add a clutch with more than a single, like a double let's say, is it bad for the transmission or is a double plate clutch able to handle underpower for a while before Mods get on the car?

4.WHat is the best type of clutch to get for my ka24, if clutches arent interchangeable from Ka to SR.

5. and one more, how hard is it to put the clutch in myself? I have all equipment, Just dont know exactly what i am doin when I put the clutch in.

Thanx guys:D

[[s3]]

1) 6 puck has 2 extra pucks

2) ACT clutches

3) you will not need a dual plate clutch unless you pump out 600-800HP

4) ka24 - Any stage 1 street clutch will do, unless your KA is turboed

5) bring it to someone who knows, you can serioulsy fubar your car and cause a major hole in your wallet by fubaring it up, then bringing to someone to fix

[Altiman94]

I did my own clutch swap, it is very easy.

[Nismo_Freak]

1. Whats the difference between a 4 puck and 6 puck clutch?

A "puck" refers to the little piece of clutch disk, sorta like a piece of pie. The greater the number the smoother the clutch generally engages. However the fewer the number the more responsive the engine will be due to the reduced rotating mass. I'd suggest a 6-puck for street usage which is still pretty grippy on clutch release.

2. What clutch is interchangable between the ka24 and sr20 engine?

None, the clutches are two different units

3. If i add a clutch with more than a single, like a double let's say, is it bad for the transmission or is a double plate clutch able to handle underpower for a while before Mods get on the car?

A twin plate clutch is actually safer for a transmission than a single plate because the twin plate is slippable because of it's increased friction face doesn't need as grippy of a material to hold the power.

4.WHat is the best type of clutch to get for my ka24, if clutches arent interchangeable from Ka to SR.

Enjukuracing.com sells Spec clutches for good prices. However I would opt for a cheap Exedy clutch kit if you plan to go SR.

5. and one more, how hard is it to put the clutch in myself? I have all equipment, Just dont know exactly what i am doin when I put the clutch in.

Clutch installation is pretty straightforward and easy. Jack up car, remove driveshaft, remove transmission, pull old clutch off, inspect flywheel for step and or hot spots (resurface as necessary), put new clutch on w/ alignment tool, replace throw-out bearing, replace drivetrain in order you removed it.

While your replacing the clutch it's a good time to replace the rear main seal... which is just a small O-shaped gasket on the back of the engine. It's also really easy to change your transmission fluid as they often go un-changed with 240s and can develope grinds.

[IvoryJ30t]

hey, while were on this subject, will a twin plate clutch last longer than a single plate given the same variables [hp, driver, ect]?

i was thinking about it, but i dont want to spend $1200 on a clutch thats gonna burn out just as quickly.

[240SX=fun4me!]

Great Info Nismo! Thanx alot! I'm planning to get 4 puck for more response, Im making the car track worthy. Thanks Again, can't appreciate it enough