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Puscifer

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Apr 29, 2007
Amelia Island, Florida
I've recently Had a ACT 2600 series. No launches, spun for 5-10 feet maybe twice, and the SIX fins on the pressure plate have just come off. Left me with a hole in the upper side of the transmission (wont affect anything) ACT is refusing to do anything about it.

Now, I know the 2100 series ACT is near a 50% downgrade and the more i read the more and more I'm seeing issues with ACT 2600's and some 2100's.

My debate now is going with the ACT 2100 Kit or the new released Fidanza V1 Series Clutch Kit.

https://www.extremepsi.com/store/product.php?productid=23861&cat=253&page=1

Has anyone tried the Fidanza V1? I'd go with the V2 but I dont care much for pucks and the car is pushing about 320hp.

I'm just looking for suggestions and whatnot, I can't find a clamp load spec from the V1, even called Fidanza and they couldn't tell me.
 

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had my act 2100 for years never a issue. May be a trial and error situation i heard good things on the act 2100 and many of my friends use them on their cars never a problem.
 
Yeah. I'm leaning to it. The V1 being a new release is just itching me to try, but, I dont wanna get it and it equal out to a POS ZooM clutch. I'll probably end up going with the ACT unless i hear someone's tried out the V1 and it seems to be a decent clutch. Thanks for the quick reply
 
I find Fidanza's quality control seems to be hit & miss as well. If your power goals don't change much, I'd look into a Centerforce Dual friction. I made over 400 whp & 350ft/lbs with one & didn't have any complaints. If your awd, launch the car hard or like to repeated drag runs, it may not be the clutch but for a fwd, their a great option.

Also check out South Bend clutchs from TMZ Performance.
 
That sucks about the act. Im running the F1 six puck ceramic disk and love it. Takes a lill use to get the hang of it but its awesome
 
Also check out South Bend clutchs from TMZ Performance.


The number 1 best option^^. Those clutches are the best you can get.

They run a better material to hold more power. Because of the material they use they can use less spring pressure which is better for the motor(crankwalk). Unlike ACT, whereas they just throw more spring pressure at it to make it hold.
 
Though they are sold on ebay. The XTD clutches are fairly good from what I've heard. There have been people running this clutch with 450+whp and it holds firm.


XTD® STAGE 4 RACING CLUTCH ECLIPSE /TALON /LASER TURBO 2300LBS (SPRUNG) | eBay

I just did a lot of research on clutch kits for my build. In my research I came across reviews on all the kits and it seems(from what I read) that findanza and act are pretty darn close in quality. Southbends reviews are Damn good but the price got me the same with the duel friction clutches. I came across xtd reviews and was very suprised with what people had to say and the price is unbeatable. I will be running the stage 4 on my build.

Just do somemore research and check out all your options.:thumb:

Check this out
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/drivetrain-tech/375798-stage-4-xtd-clutch-act-2600-a.html
 
WOW i appreciate all the responses. I neglected to mention I'm trying not to bust $400. baby due at any minute. i know the SBC's are high dollar. If it were 3 months ago I'd buy it.

For the rest of the responses for my price range, Fidanza V1 or ACT 2100? (unless there's something better for $400)
 
WOW i appreciate all the responses. I neglected to mention I'm trying not to bust $400. baby due at any minute. i know the SBC's are high dollar. If it were 3 months ago I'd buy it.

For the rest of the responses for my price range, Fidanza V1 or ACT 2100? (unless there's something better for $400)

I called South Bend and ordered a friction disc and pressure plate. It cost me 285 I believe, dont remember if that was with or without shipping. This was not one of their kits, just two parts of it. I used an OEM throw out bearing instead and an old clutch alignment tool.
 
Wow, sound bend has come down off pricing. Thanks for that. Will any alignment tool work? I think i've got my old ACT one.

I called South Bend and ordered a friction disc and pressure plate. It cost me 285 I believe, dont remember if that was with or without shipping. This was not one of their kits, just two parts of it. I used an OEM throw out bearing instead and an old clutch alignment tool.

Do you remember which PP / Clutch you ordered?
 
Okay don't quote me on 285

I went and check my records to see how much the disc and clutch was and there isn't anything written on the packing slip besides what I ordered, I don't know what happened to the receipt part.

As far the parts, copying right off that receipt I just mentioned:

CA536HD - Pressure Plate HD
SD735TZ - Friction Disc, Kevlar

they are cheaper if you buy from them direct
 
Alright. I'll give em a call tomorrow to sort things out. When i look at their website they have a full clutch kit picture but they refer to the item as a "clutch" LOL
 
Can you provide us with more info why they won't warranty the 2600? Is it because of other than OEM TOB?I ask because I see telltale other than OEM TOB on the ends of the fingers. Did you purchase a "clutch kit" thru a vendor with clutch PP, friction disc, flywheel and included other than OEM TOB? How many miles were on the clutch? How long ago was it purchased?
 
This is where I got my SB clutch. 440 isn't bad, it's the same price as the ACT 2600 and holds more torque. 285 sounds way too cheap to me, but I'm sure you could get it a bit cheaper from South Bend directly. I wouldn't expect hundreds off though.

http://tmzperformance.com/Mitsubishi SBC Clutch Parts.html

I know your not trying to break $400, but you gotta pay to play. That extra $40 could mean the difference between having a clutch that lasts and one that grenades again.
 
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Can you provide us with more info why they won't warranty the 2600? Is it because of other than OEM TOB?I ask because I see telltale other than OEM TOB on the ends of the fingers. Did you purchase a "clutch kit" thru a vendor with clutch PP, friction disc, flywheel and included other than OEM TOB? How many miles were on the clutch? How long ago was it purchased?

Because i got it in jan of 09. went over seas and it had 1200 miles put on it. I've sent them pictures and they're taking forever to respond and it seems they're not wanting to replace it. I got the clutch kit through extremepsi.com (always buy from them)

Them = ACT

I'll be back in about an hour. preggo wants icecream.
 
I switched from act 2100 with finger issues and fidanza flywheel to southbend ss & tz kelvar disc with act streetlite flywheel. I love it. Nice pedal with smooth engagements and grabs like a mofo when I drop the hammer. Huge improvement over act.
-Dru-
 
Word. I was considering changing my fidanza flywheel out with the ACT Streetlite. Now, with South-Bend. Are the prices for the full clutch kit or just the clutch? It has the ft/lb listing which i assume is for the PP but doesn't really say it's a full clutch kit other than the picture.

One out of place question not really pertaining to the question's thread (sorry)
When i dropped in the 2600 ~1200 miles ago i added a Fidanza lightened flywheel. Would it need to be resurfaced yet or should i be okay? I talked to the guy who broke me into auto mechanics and said it should be fine as is "most you could probably take off is two-hundreths and adjustment can bring it closer if need be*"

was something along the lines of what he said. Thanks
 
I think I remember reading that the SB Kevlar disc does not like the Fidanza flywheel due to heat.
I am very fond of my ACT streetlite flywheel. Very good quality piece. Lighter than stock and stronger.
Hard to say with clutch. Specifically I was running ACT 2600 with ACT 4 puck unsprung friction disc, ACT streetlite flywheel with complimentary other than OEM TOB. The other than OEM TOB failed at 100 miles. ACT replaced all the parts. I did straightaway toss the other than OEM TOB in the trash and installed the new clutch with OEM TOB.
 
I think I remember reading that the SB Kevlar disc does not like the Fidanza flywheel due to heat.
I am very fond of my ACT streetlite flywheel. Very good quality piece. Lighter than stock and stronger.
Hard to say with clutch. Specifically I was running ACT 2600 with ACT 4 puck unsprung friction disc, ACT streetlite flywheel with complimentary other than OEM TOB. The other than OEM TOB failed at 100 miles. ACT replaced all the parts. I did straightaway toss the other than OEM TOB in the trash and installed the new clutch with OEM TOB.

From what I recall was that the Fidanza aluminum flywheels heat up so quickly and require a lot of downtime in between passes. I believe Tim highly recommends not using it, but it is for that reason. To many people get it and don't allow enough time in between passes to let the flywheel cool down. Then they slip it to much and glaze the disc/flywheel. Worst case scenario if money is tight you can reuse a stock flywheel.
 
I really intend to use it for a daily driver now. Sadly I'm probably going to garage it or sell it off due to the lil one on the way. I'm stuck either budget and stick with the Fidanza or just try to budget in the Streetlite
 
I have a stock 6 bolt flywheel that needs resurfacing. I think it costs about $25 to ship it. You can have it if that is holding you back. I d rock the Fidanza unless Tim just states outright not to use it. Just keep in mind not to hot lap the little bugger. You might be able to score a used ACT for a good price and save a few bucks, then sell the Fidanza for a little cash.

I myself run a SB clutch and previously had a ACT 2600. I will not be going back. The pedal pressure is fantastic in comparison. I street my car and comfort is a big deal when dealing with a turd like mine.
 
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