What Clutches Are you Guys Using!

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Im trying to figure out what clutches ya'll are using..I have two buddies with SR's with SPEC Clutches and I absolutely do not want to order a SPEC Clutch. Give me your feedback!!


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ive got a kayaba 3 puck metal racing clutch. its really heavy and harsh but i love it to death.

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I will be using an OS Giken Twin Disc...

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Spec stage 3 6 puck. Kaz, where and how much did you pay for your OS?

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exedy twin plate not yet installed though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Quote »exedy twin plate not yet installed though!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/quote]whats the aprt number for that?

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3 puck all the way

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apparently, nismo w/ a z32 TOB. i love it.

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CA19DET wrote:whats the aprt number for that?


sorry wrong information given to me its actually an os giken twin plate part number is TS2BD

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The 84 200sx turbo has the same clutch(225mm) IIRC. Well thats I wanted to use is it true that this will fit. Appearently there is a problem fitting it on the flywheel, but I havent seen it so I dont know if it is a stock flywheel or an aftermarket. Kevin(tuner) who is doing the clutch said that the transmission had an aftermarket twin plate clutch and the the 84 200sx clutch isnt fitting over the flywheel so I'm thinking the flywheel is aftermarket aswell or I'm wrong and the 200sx clutch wont fit. Give me your thoughts and let me know if anyone has a stock flywheel laying around.

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I forgot to check what clutch mine is. Ain't stock tho;)

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SPEC stage 3

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if i use a KADE clutch, what can i use for TOB/pilot bearing?

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I am using an exedy stage one clutch made for the ka24de. It bolts right onto the ca18 flywheel if you remove one of the alignment pins.=works just as well for the fraction of the cost of a ca clutch.

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so the pilot bearing/Throwout bearing works too?

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Yes, the throwout bearing is exactly the same dimensions as the ca.

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Spec Stage 3 also

Came with the TOB and pilot bearing.

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Just ordered my stage 3 tonight.

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from where? i was told they were on back-order.

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can i ask where you guys are getting these aftermarket clutches from?

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im using a 6-puck sprung stage 3 hyper clutch

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Quote »can i ask where you guys are getting these aftermarket clutches from?[/quote]

Im pretty sure Enjuku and SPL both sell clutch kits for these motors.

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I just bout my 6 puck sprung stage 3 hyper clutch from cuzan0

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yashin wrote:can i ask where you guys are getting these aftermarket clutches from?


I ordered mine through OptionImports; they didn't indicate any back order on my order confirmation. Maybe they had some in stock?

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I have a SPEC stage 3 I got from Enjuku off of ebay. Not installed yet. Still on the original. Seems burning your own chips is tought to make perfect. Once I have it perfected I expect to need that clutch soon after.

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redamnavit wrote:I ordered mine through OptionImports; they didn't indicate any back order on my order confirmation. Maybe they had some in stock?


i also tried to order mine through option imports, and was told that they are on back-order after waiting 2 weeks and no confirmation. i had to call them and get a run around for 20 mins. if this is the case, i am NOT happy at all. now i have a KADE centerforce DFX.

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I'll let you know if my clutch comes with the rest of the stuff I ordered from them.

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I got my clutch today, less than a week after I ordered it. No back order problems now, apparently.

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I've heard nothing but exceptional things from RPS, though I don't know if they have a CA specific, so you'd have to do some mods to the flywheel

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fellas make sure you dont use the SPEC throw out bearing, it is P O S... get a new nissan OEM CA/VG/KA throw out bearing..

you'll be happy,

my stage 4 clutch is great from spec but the TOB squeaks like a little *****...


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