ka24de clutch opinion/facts wanted

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fwdKillaInDa206
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i just bought a clean a** 94' ka24de the other day, and the only things i need is a downpipe & a new clutch.
i want a clutch that will easily hold 300ish lbs tq
ive done research but i want nicos opinion/personal experience.
im consitering exedy stage1 , clutchmaster stage2 or f1 racing stage3
if u have experience with either of the 3 let me know how u liked them.
thanks-fwdkilla


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I wouldn't consider the F1, from what I have seen anyhow. I've used spec, exedy, and clutchmasters in different application, all nice items. Stage two is still very street friendly, stage 3 can get annoying.

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exedy makes a good product. but cponsider a spec brand clutch. stage 2 is all youll need and believe outtowin and myself, stage 3 and above is just annoying, noisy and has bad street manners. its for banging through gears literaly, and any traffic or stop n go town driving youll hate it within a week.

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As mentioned Stage 2 is the most you'd need on NA application. I to have had Spec Stage 2. Would also recommend ACT.

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OutToWinPAHC wrote:I wouldn't consider the F1, from what I have seen anyhow. I've used spec, exedy, and clutchmasters in different application, all nice items. Stage two is still very street friendly, stage 3 can get annoying.
im leaning twards exedy stage1 300$ but clutchmaster stage1 is a lil cheaper 275$. (ebay) are thay that much diffrent?

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I just installed my Spec stage 3 almost 1000 miles ago and I love it except in stop and go traffic. It makes for a very interesting drive in wet weather, lol. Even the slightest throttle input usually results in a loss of traction. But, in dry weather I can really bang on it and she just smiles and asks for more. Its not as daily friendly, but its still a great clutch.

I would recommend Spec any day, especially considering the price.

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i have noticed that spac has the best prices on ebay for stage1 clutches, but ive also heard a fair amount of people complaining about their spec clutches.
At the same time i obviously have a budget and i dont want to pay over 350$ so 340 for stage2 spec seems almost 2 good 2 be true.


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