Clutch Types

[Edub1]

Found a few posts on clutches but none very informative.

What's the deal with puck clutches and stage 1,2 & 3 clutches. Obviously higher numbers handle more power. Are they also harder to depress? I now know that sprung clutch plates are better for street but what is good or bad about the sprung puck clutches? Why would someone chose a stage 2 over a 3 for the same money?

Also, seems that quite a few people have had good luck with XTD clutches which are 1/2 the cost of many others. What do you guys think? What about SPEC clutches? I know ACT is a big name but so damn expensive.

XTD stage 2 or stage 3 with 4 puck sprung hub clutches are under $200 on ebay. I hear the cover is actually made by Exeddy - Any reason not to buy one? If so, which one for 250-270HP?

[kings_blend]

Check out the advertisers specials section they have clutches and can prob answer all your questions. Spend a little extra money on a good clutch imo.

[4felix20]

my stage 3 SPEC pedal feels like stock from what i can remember, not stiff at all. i actually really like the pedal feel. that's all i can share about it at the moment though..she's still up in the air on jackstands waiting on some tires.

[4felix20]

ok, took mine around the block. EASY drive. i have a fidanza flywheel too and even though i've read lots of people saying stuff about the lightweight flywheel making it harder to take off from a stop...i don't know what their problem was.

clutch engages very smooth and easily. i love it. the fidanza flywheel makes the throttle feel 'looser'. it's real easy to blip the revs up.

now i'll have to see how it holds boost and how it feels after break in. i think you'll be happy with a spec. i got mine on ebay from one of Enjuku's auctions. i think it was right around 300 buX.

[Edub1]

Anybody try the XTD?