Clutch is going out what do others recommend?

[hypergenesis]

My clutch started slipping tonight, very sad day, whenever I push it under 4k rpms so instead of getting dsmlink like I wanted now I gotta replace the clutch and I was wondering whats everyone's opinion on the clutches and which ones some prefer for the price compared to others

 

[my dreamt dsm]

From your mods list I would recommend act 2100 kit.
These guys are ACT bias ...
http://www.jackstransmissions.com/pages/dsm-clutch-selection

 

[GsxEcutioner]

XTD stage 4.

 

[CJorgensen]

I put in a Clutchmasters FX300 two weeks ago. LOVE IT! Very driveable on the street and clamps like a champ! Whatever you decide on dont order from slowboy. Took em a week to just ship my clutch out, another week to deliver it

 

[dsm8883]

Act 2100

 

[motozachl]

Southbend

 

[LiquidX]

FIdanza kit. I run the 4.3 and love it.

 

[hypergenesis]

Hmm now I could some basic ideas, did you all install your clutches yourself or took it somewhere to get done?

 

[motozachl]

Always do yourself, very easy. Also replace the tob with oem

2G AWD Clutch install

 

[GsxEcutioner]

I installed my own XTD.

 

[agentorange313]

Southbend

SOUTH BEND FOR THE WIN!

great prices, beats most competitors prices any day. I paid around 315 shipped for the pressure plate and friction disc. They even let me op out for the TOB since I wanted and had an OEM one already. Other companies, clutch master, competition sell packages so the TOB is included (plus I only use OEM TOB). I shopped around for a week and the companies I mentioned above, charge and average 100 more than Southbend. They are also based in the US so shipping was fast and direct.

Running the South Bend TZ Kit: HD Stage 2, its a stock pressure plate feel with a Kevlar disc (my dsm is my daily right now). Grips great, it actually get stickier the more I shift. I am running it with a dogbox racing stage 2 build and the combination is fantastic.

 

[hypergenesis]

Sorry noob question whats the TOB and its pretty easy then to switch out your own clutch?

Also with southbend is the quality of the clutch good and long lasting for your stage 2?6

 

[gst96spyderman]

TOB=throw out bearing. Isn't too hard to do. Need moderate skill level and time

 

[agentorange313]

TOB = Throwout bearing

In the clutch system, the bearing that can be moved inward to the release levers and the clutch=pedal action to cause declutching, which disengages the engine crankshaft from the transmission. A common name for a clutch release bearing.

So another words it is what is used to press on the diaphragm spring to release the clutch disc from the pressure plate and flywheel. It spins while doing this, allowing the crank to still spin.

Called a TOB because most people throw it out when they change the clutch, just use a new one.


The quality looked great, if you do order the kevlar disc, it is made by exedy, when I was examining the friction disc I saw the logo stamped on. check them out: http://southbendclutch.com/

 

[gho5tone]

There is a whole video series on how to remove your transmission and change the clutch from a fellow dsmer.

Video one

vid

 

[hypergenesis]

Also how long would it take? generally speaking just need to know for time management, work full time and go to school full time

 

[gho5tone]

I would assume for a beginner a whole weekend. For pro, a few hours probably.

 

[hypergenesis]

Hmm, now I must decide whether im doing it myself or taking to my mechanic haha.

 

[gho5tone]

It shouldn't take long to do a clutch change, it's just those who are mechanically inclined should allow themselves extra time in case anything goes wrong.

Like the video I linked, the dsmer encounter a stuck clutch on the input shaft which cost him hours if not minutes to remove it. Of course he was experienced so he knew what to do to tackle the situation.

It's all about have a plan before you tackle the problem and having a backup plan in case something bad happens. So that's why I said to allow yourself at least a weekend to allow room for mistakes.

Or you could find a reliable non shady dsmer around your area and tackle the job with ease.

 

[hypergenesis]

It shouldn't take long to do a clutch change, it's just those who are mechanically inclined should allow themselves extra time in case anything goes wrong.

Like the video I linked, the dsmer encounter a stuck clutch on the input shaft which cost him hours if not minutes to remove it. Of course he was experienced so he knew what to do to tackle the situation.

It's all about have a plan before you tackle the problem and having a backup plan in case something bad happens. So that's why I said to allow yourself at least a weekend to allow room for mistakes.

Or you could find a reliable non shady dsmer around your area and tackle the job with ease.

makes sense problem is I only have 2 open days during the week. Also it seems changing the clutch leaves a lot of room for error with the "jesus pin" disconnecting a good portion of the engine bay etc etc

 

[Maverick4g63]

Hmm, now I must decide whether im doing it myself or taking to my mechanic haha.

Do it yourself. Knowledge is power.

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[hypergenesis]

Do it yourself. Knowledge is power.

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True, I am more mechanically inclined but still paranoia gets me at times

Sorry for the double post but is it better to get a clutch kit or buy the parts seperate?

 

[Rageful]

There is a whole video series on how to remove your transmission and change the clutch from a fellow dsmer.

Video one

vid

I've seen several people with this braided style of engine bay 'hoses/lines'. Where would one buy a kit or individual pieces?

(I am referring to for example: his coolant line)

 

[Maverick4g63]

True, I am more mechanically inclined but still paranoia gets me at times

Sorry for the double post but is it better to get a clutch kit or buy the parts seperate?

I just purchased the act 2100 kit. Comes with the alignment tool and TOB.

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[GsxEcutioner]

always use an oem TOB.