What clutch are you guys running?

[AZhitman]

Ivan was kind enough to give me some ideas on a clutch for my project, but I obviously have a lot more to learn before I buy something.

Need something streetable, not too aggressive, since mama will be driving the 240 on occasion, AND i also don't want it to be too "grabby" or harsh around town. I bought this thing as a fun driver, not to drift / drag.

However, it'll be getting the BD Stage I kit soon, so I need something that'll work well with 200-230 hp and a stock flywheel AND a limited budget.

Gimme some ideas, let's see what the rest of the experts think.

Thanks guys!

[Structure240sx]

first thing to always come to mind is the act HD/SS. heavy duty pressure plate with street disc. i havent personally used this clutch but always has great reviews.

from my own experince:

i used the spec stage 3. grabs nice when shifting hard in boost and i felt very comfortable with it on the street. $300 new about

now i run the clutchmaster's stage 5. 4 puck unsprung but ill be damned if it doesnt feel just like the spec did. its not nosiy and i feel comfortable with it also. i also have my clutch dampner removed so that probably makes it harsher than it really is. they retail for $310 shipped i got mine new in the box but second hand for $240 shipped

[DammitBobby]

I am running the SpecII for almost a year now and no problems. I really couldn`t tell the difference between that and the stock clutch other then the new one doesn`t slip. I will let you know when I finish my project how well it holds up to the Stage 1 kit. There is however a break in period of around 500 miles before you can really test it out. That kinda sucks so if you are going to install a clutch I would do it well before you install your new clutch. Also tell Nico mom to go easy on that pedal. You don`t want her to go into boost and loose control!!

[TrunkMonkey]

However, it'll be getting the BD Stage I kit soon, so I need something that'll work well with 200-230 hp and a stock flywheel AND a limited budget.

if that's all the power you plan to put down, then go for the centerforce dual friction. i ran one in my old fastback for two years and loved every second it. it'll feel as soft as the OEM clutch when you're cruising around town, and it'll bite like a pissed off pitbull when you're ready to cut loose. iirc, i bought mine from NOPI for a little over $200 shipped.

-demetrius

[side waz]

Hey man.

Im using an ACT Stge 1 clutch kit. It's good for approx 250lbs (ish) to the flywheel.

That would be more then you need. I to plan on making no more then 230hp ish to the wheel's on my ka-t project so this was my choice.

A few friends of mine have this clutch in there car's and have'nt had anything bad to say about it and they drift hardcore most of the time.

So I'd go with this. You can get it off of ebay for approx 5 bills Canadian and it's worth every penny in my opinion.

Well good luck with the clutch chosing and your project.

Easy

[nissanfanatic]

I'm running the ACT HDSS. Engages just like stock with just a little more pedal pressure. Just enough to get you away from the rubber band feel.

[Toahk]

I put another vote for the spec stage 3. I have the 6 puck w/ sprung hub and it feels just like stock yet grabs very nice.

[WDRacing]

I've always used SPEC for every manual transmission I've ever owned. Even if it meant using a one off, like on my Skyline. They get my vote...so just get whatever the weakest clutch is they sell, should work for 250 ft lbs without a problem.

[virus77]

ACT XTSS, I love every minute. It feels a tad stiffer than stock, still slips fine for daily driving and has a quick nice bite that wont let go.

[WDRacing]

Links to check out... Exedy makes a decent clutch. The others are worth a look.

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[wild_maxx]

i am in the same situation as him. i only want around 220 hp and around same torque. i see all the clutch kits on ebay and stuff around but they say from years 89-98 but dont the sohc have diff. flywheels than the dohc engines which would require a diff bolting pattern? just curious if any clutch listed for sohc and dohc will work?

[fiznat]

When you're looking at a clutch, keep in mind that the strength of the pressure plate will directly influence your pedal pressure, while the type/design of the disc itself will generally define how "grabby" the clutch will be.

An unsprung, pucked plate is usually much more grabby (gives more chatter) than a sprung, disc/un-pucked one, and pressure plates are rated by foot pounds so you should be able to make a good judgment from that.

[AZhitman]

Of the ones Brian (WD) listed above, anything there worth having (for my application)?

I'm not spending more than $200 or so. If that means no turbo, then so be it.

The Q is my "money pit".

[WDRacing]

I'm not spending more than $200 or so. If that means no turbo, then so be it.

The Q is my "money pit".

That is blasphemy...You take it back. I'll lend you the damn money...

[fiznat]

uhh yeah AZ... 200 is a pretty stingey budget for a clutch!

[AZhitman]

How about the Centerforce Dual Friction?

[Red-KAT]

RPS MAX hands down!

I have this in my car and I drive stop and go every day. I dont think there is a better clutch plate. You just better get use to the leg workout! (its not so bad once you get use to it... Allot like a Stealth RT/TT clutch)

[WDRacing]

Not a bad choice Greg...The thing is, almost any clutch will suit your needs. Your at the perfect stg 1 level. You won't be making enough "Q" to make most after market clutches slip at all. So any cheap clutch will do the job. When you start getting into stg 3 on up is when the clutch will get a heavy pedal do to the pressure plate load. Until then it'll be close to stock feeling.

[AZhitman]

That's what I was thnking - But an OEM clutch wouldn't work well either, would it?

[AZhitman]

BTW< I drove a 240 the other day that recently got a manual swap - the clutch pedal felt like just the weight of your foot would press it down.

I hate that.

Of course, I don't want it to feel like the '70 Cuda 440 I learned to drive stick in, either. Ouch.

[TrunkMonkey]

trust me man. the centerforce dual friction will suit you just fine. and you can get it for right around the $200 mark.

-demetrius

[AZhitman]

I can get it for even less than that.

Thanks guys, I sincerely appreciate the crash-course in clutch buying.

[574-240sx]

I'm running a local clutch shop clutch works fine for a while then heats up quickly and is not good for drifting of tires wider than 225. Its suppose to be a stage 2 with close to stock feel. Got it for 200. Now they are going to build me a twin disc next because I'm not happy with my current one.

[Xero]

I'm gonna be picking up an RPS street clutch, I've heard many many good things about them, ESPECIALLY their customer service, also, their clutches are 'serviceable', meaning you can replace just the clutch pads, instead of the whole pressure plate and clutch

[kyle1911]

Centerforce stage 2

[Projex240]

centerforce clutches are junk IMO. I have had several experiences with the CF dual friction, and everytime, itll grab nicely for about 3-5k miles, and then crap out. Ive had my spec in for almost 10k now. I wouldnt have it any other way. The spec is VERY streetable in that it doesnt snap your neck when coming off the line, but grabs like a champ when running the car hard and shifting fast. And I even have a 4 puck disc. I have heard of exedy making a good clutch. But the only one I have experienced is one that felt smooshier than stock, and didnt hold on high rpms in an N/A car. That was enough for me to decide that wasnt for me. The exedy twin plate or tripple plate for the sr's have been said to hold up to amazing power, but are quite costly.Ive had an act hd PP with the street disc. It held absolutely perfectly. I never had it under boost, only n/a. But it was perfect for the street, and i could slip it off the line when i wanted to prevent spinning.Overall, id have to go with another spec stage 3 4 puck if i had to do it again. Theres one other compnay to check out. Look at clutchmasters stage 4 or 5. Klattr1 has a stage 4 i think, and ive riden in it. It holds 400hp just fine, so 250-ish is no problem. Id go with a stage 3.Good luck,

-Josh

[N.O. Accorderz]

i'm doing the pick up flywheel and hd LUK clutch combo...the LUK clutch is good for 500ft tq and is avalible at my local Pep Boys with a lifetime warranty...LuK makes some baddass clutches for trucks...

[MarkEmark]

Ivan was kind enough to give me some ideas on a clutch for my project, but I obviously have a lot more to learn before I buy something.

Need something streetable, not too aggressive, since mama will be driving the 240 on occasion, AND i also don't want it to be too "grabby" or harsh around town. I bought this thing as a fun driver, not to drift / drag.

However, it'll be getting the BD Stage I kit soon, so I need something that'll work well with 200-230 hp and a stock flywheel AND a limited budget.

Gimme some ideas, let's see what the rest of the experts think.

Thanks guys!

ACT Street clutch....excellent clutch. Very easy to get used too. Not too aggressive but more sporty than stock, and it can hold plenty of power. Highly recommended.

[JayPat83]

comp stage 4 clutch with fidanza 11 lbs flywheel

[sil80drifter]

What about XTD Stage 1 or 3? They are on ebay constantly and seem like one of the best bangs for the buck.

sil80
Modified by sil80drifter at 11:26 AM 2/1/2005