Clutch questions

[Libila]

Ok I bought a 2g with a new motor but I knew the clutch was going out before I bought it. So now I have it and I want to get a clutch in there. I used the search button for clutch recommendations and it seems everyone says ACT 2600 is the best. Now I dont want to have to deal with a really heavy pedal because this is my only car, I drive it everyday. As far as peformance plans later on, Im really not sure yet. I love to race auto X and go to open track days at the strip or at a race course, so I do it all. What would you guys recommend as far as the clutch goes? If you own the clutch, that makes it even better. Now my second question is tranny removal. I looked in the book and it says the best route is to pull the motor. Now I have never pulled the tranny on these cars before but I have on our 69 vette quite a few times. Please let me know personal expeirence, thats always the best.

 

[Defiant]

For your use, I'd say the 2600 is too much, and I'm one of those who suspects it might be too much for the crank thrust bearing as well.

I read the FAQs for clutch swaps, and decided it was worth it to me to put the responsiblity and sweat on a shop. I've done enough of that stuff in my life, now I hire it out.

 

[Libila]

So whats a step down from the 2600? Right now I dont have the money to pay for labor so I am forced to do it myself. Saving for collage is a bi***. I just need to know if pulling the engine is the easiest way to get at the tranny? Also what would you guys recommend as far as a clutch goes for me?