Im going to build the CA anyway (for fun) help on clutch selection pls!

[Dattebayo]

So I know you can use a S12 CA18ET clutch on a DET, right?

I found a really cheap Centerforce II clutch for a ET that I want to use, I really dont want to use a SPEC. Are there any other inexpensive options I have missed? I am buying it today, so if you know any sponsers offering any deals, that would be great. Thanks guys.

[r34 gtr]

yeah, one should work. you can also use one from a KA with a little modification to one of the guide pins iirc. if i were you i would throw down a little extra cheese and get something with a metal friction material, as lots of people have had trouble with cheaper clutches. you should give it a search, this has been covered to death.

[Dattebayo]

Yes I did, thank you. I was hoping to lure out some new information as it hasn't been asked in a while as far as I have seen. The KA idea isn't for me as I know you have to drill out some holes a bit larger.

[themadscientist]

My freind's metal RB clutch ate his flywheel for lunch, a good non-metal one should not slip. Crap is crap no matter what it is made of. I suspect these E-bay special clutches are giving people the wrong impression. You could always go twin plate.

[Dattebayo]

Yum!

Centerforce is a highly unorganized company that apparently cannot help me with a damn thing, so they lose the sale. I guess have to go SPEC even though I hate it.

[Secret squirrel]

im goin to run the cusco copper single disc clutch

SS

[r34 gtr]

toda also makes a very nice clutch. i wouldnt go with the spec, as ive seen even the strongest ones die prematurely. maybe you should try the cusco copper single, its pretty much the same thing i have. kayaba copper 3-puck w/ 550lb nismo press. plate iirc. its really easy to drive, and i would highly, highly reccomend it. copper bites fast but its glorious once you feel how she works, haha.

[float_6969]

Man, why does everybody hate on SPEC? I've been running their Stage III clutch for a couple of years w/o a problem. When I pulled the motor to rebuild it and found a minor defect in the pressure plate (it didn't effect it's performance) I sent it back to them and they gave me a brand new clutch.

They didn't fix mine, they gave me a BRAND NEW ONE! I drove on it for at least 9 months, and no questions asked.

It's got a weird friction point now, but it's because I didn't step the flywheel (I didn't know I was supposed to). Even then it's never slipped, the pedal feel is light and though it's a little on/off, it's still very streetable.

[ca20det]

I got a SPEC too and its glorious the only thing is that they say its CA18DET specific but its not ; )

[r34 gtr]

copper pwns spec. look it up, its in the dictionary under definition of "pwn"

[ca20det]

sorry pwn is not a word according to my harraps dictionnary and the cusco is harder to find then the spec.... IMO but its still a good clutch whatever you say... not the best but still pretty good....

[float_6969]

Why isn't it CA specific? It bolted up to mine just fine.

[dash]

to add... kapower06 centerforce II stood up to 18psi/t28 launch & 20-25psi boost spikes. I'd think that was over 300+ ft-lb tq.

[tattman77]

This is a bit late but:

You can get prices at any advance auto parts storedo not try and look it up on their website, I could not get it to list zoom

http://www.zoomclutch.com/stage_02.html stage 2 specshttp://www.zoomclutch.com/stage_03.html stage 3 specs

They list a ca18et clutch under an 84-86 200sx

I have a stage 4 ka24 clutch Over 2000 street miles and no problems yet.A fair amount of first gear studder/chatter while engaging

[Dattebayo]

I bought a SPEC stage 2 from CIP, they hooked it up with free shipping. I don't really hate SPEC, but I keep hearing bad stuff about them. Oh well, its only about $300 so not the end of the world.