Clutchs

[just2asian]

Ok, so I've done some searches and I have heard some reviews of clutches. I'm looking into getting an exedy, but everyone seems to push ACT clutches. Now the question is, what exactly is the huge difference? I do plan on getting a full face street disc, it's just more practical for me, for daily driving, but i don't plan on pushing more than 325 hp in the future, but I would like to know whether I'm better off getting a 2100 ACT or a Stage 1 Exedy, i'm sure everyone will push the ACT 2100, but why? What's so bad about Exedy on a 2g?

 

[Spln_Hrd]

Its tried and proven. Of course there are few people on the board who have run into problems with ACT, but overall it gets the job done time and time again. Why the exedy is it cheaper? I would say hands down ACT 2100 is a better clutch IMHO.

 

[just2asian]

Well I've heard with an ACT, the only thing that makes it a aftermarket is it's higher clamping rate, other than that, the material is no different from any stock clutch, but I guess exedy uses better materials in their clutch discs vs. ACT, so I'm not really sure if what I'm hearing is true, or if it's just crazy talk.

 

[Spln_Hrd]

The majority of dsmers do use the organic street disc accompanied with there 2100-2900 pressure plates, which only additional clamping force.

Im not sure about exedy, is it ceramettalic?

When i say act would be my choice Im referring to a DSM, that is just what seems to be the choice for us. However I'd search the boards for some reviews from those who are using the exedy.

Im sure they will both get you to your 325hp without dissapointment.

 

[Mikael]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/F1-R...005QQitemZ150010739162QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

$100
$50 for a autozone flywheel, and $50ish for a autozone organic disc.


All new equip for about $200, and more pressure than the ACT.

I have the F1 pp and carbon-ceramic disc and it works fine. Little chattery in first, but that's to be expected.

 

[nightspeed87]

ive used the centerforce dual friction before and it seems to take a lot of punishment especially if you have to slip it alittle on launches i.e. fwds .

Im upgrading to a Act 2600 if I do go the Act route,
( yet i have heard the 2600 is overkill for a front wheel drive?? Can anyone explain this?>) Im considering putting a lsd insert in with that though.
anyways but I do agree with you as far as the fact that their clutches are close to stock just with more clamping force, Id like a kevlar clutch or a clutch made to handle 100shootouts full of hard rpm launching if it had to, even if it ment sacrificing smooth clutch engagement for streetdriving. It would be worth me not ever having to go back in there and change it out. Thats how I see it, do it once do it right, but if I do go the act route I think im going to have it cryotreated ( like i did my engine ) so that it can handle a little more than it normally would have.

( Could anyone link me to some places who sell cheap act 2600s, and some cheap lsd inserts. There good for up to 400 whp right?
And how much torque/whp can the 2600 take reliably and consistantly? )

 

[turbo2g111]

I've heard from shops that ACT clutches tend to walk 7-bolt cranks. Extremepsi.com says this about their ACT clutches on 2g's: Due to a manufacturers defect, the crankshaft design tends to prematurely wear the thrust bearing on some engines. It is commonly referred to as crank walk. This doesn't happen to all vehicles but is frequent enough to be mentioned.

Its just a thought to keep in mind, and it was enough to convince me to go with Exedy

 

[jking29]

My recommendation is a Spec stage 2. It has a kevlar disc and is rated for 360lb ft of torque. It is very easy to daily drive and grips like crazy. I have a FWD also, and when I installed mine I put in an ACT lightweight flywheel and a Phantom Grip lsd insert. I absolutely love my set up and would definitely recommend it.

 

[just2asian]

hmmm, has anyone else ever heard of an ACT possibly creating crankwalk? That would make some sense, but how likely is it to happen? where did you get your exedy from, for anyone with a exedy?

 

[Mikael]

hmmm, has anyone else ever heard of an ACT possibly creating crankwalk? That would make some sense, but how likely is it to happen? where did you get your exedy from, for anyone with a exedy?

Read the FAQ on crankwalk, any aftermarket clutch can add to the possibility of it.

 

[just2asian]

Well with that said, anyone know if exedy makes a stage 2 w/ full face discs? Or do they only make them pucked? If so anyone know where I could get one?

 

[Spln_Hrd]

Any aftermarket clutch with a heavier pressure plate is "Suppose" to increase chances of crankwalk. With that in mind pick the clutch of your choice Exedy, ACT, Centerforce, they are all susceptable to increasing your chances not just ACT or that would definitely not be the choice amongst us. Nobody would use ACT if that were the case.