GOOD CLUTCH FOR 400-500HP 2g DSM

[garputo2]

Just need some names I am thinking of Competition Clutch Stage 2 or ACT 2100

 

[dSmgs-T]

something that would last you a decent amount of time would be a twin disc. they would handle your torque without a problem.

quarter master
PTT
exedy

 

[snowborder714]

ACT 2600 with Southbend Kevlar disc.

 

[Eeeeky]

act 2600, and southbend. +1 on that combo.

 

[falcon8r]

I am using the ACT plate with a clutchnet Kevlar disc. It is a very good product. I will not have that kind of power on my clutch setup, but it lacks nothing. Very grippy. Tres...

 

[SOADweskey]

I just put a PTT in my car and I am loving it. It isn't nearly as loud or difficult to drive as I thought. It is actually a very streetable clutch that should be able to handle all the torque my stroker makes and more.

 

[mitch86]

I have an ACT 2600 with Xact flywheel and its treated me well. Feels great at around 415 whp. Ive had it for about 15k so far and have launched a few times with no probs...

 

[garputo2]

Which stage south bend clutch

 

[Rockbmx1]

Don't spend your money on anything other then a twin disc! You will love everything about the twins. Qm's are the way to go too, I had a exedy and it was nice, but the qm is a better clutch in my opinion.

 

[snowborder714]

Which stage south bend clutch

Most people don't use a "stage" Southbend clutch. It's just their Kevlar disc.

Taken from another forum

They are cheaper if you call Southbend directly. 800-988-4345 South Bend Clutch - Dodge clutch kits and Kevlar Pilot Brgs. Dnya Max Clutch Kits for high performance. I spoke with John who said $142.50 plus shipping and the part number is SD735TZ.

Or you can get them from HorsePowerFreaks.com

 

[DWR-DSM]

I think im gonna try the south bend clutch disc, act 2600 pressure plate, act streetlite flywheel, act release bearing, and act cluth alignment tool. I dnt want a 8lb flywheel.

 

[snowborder714]

Any reason you're going with the ACT throw out bearing, instead of the proven OEM one? I believe the ACT one can be hit or miss, and this isn't something I'd personally take a chance on.

And a clutch alignment tool can be bought at any auto parts store for around $10. It's only used to put the disc on and hold it in place while you bolt the pressure plate on.

 

[1995gstr]

I think im gonna try the south bend clutch disc, act 2600 pressure plate, act streetlite flywheel, act release bearing, and act cluth alignment tool. I dnt want a 8lb flywheel.


I have the 2600 pp and act streetlite flywheel but im running with the unsprung 4 puck and i feels pretty good just a little grabby taking off. I had the act tob I learned my lesson on that one broke into three peices within two months of use I would just get an oem tob unless you like pulling the tranny off, thats what I have now.

 

[2point3Tsi]

I got the ACT 2600 and their chromoly flywheel but their TOB has rattle since day 1. I'm in it 20k miles and its only gotten worse, wreaks havoc on my knock sensor

 

[HurleyTSi]

Twin disk, PTT QM or the new Clutch Masters twins (FX600/FX700)

Or if you really want a single disk both of these have a 500ft lb tq capacity. But wont let you shift as fast as a twin at high rpms.

ACT 2600 w/ 6 puck: expect chatter and a bit stiffer pedal but not like ridiculously stiff.

Spec Stage 3+: uses a full face disk yet has as much clamping force as the ACT w/ 6 puck and the pedal pressure isn't increased much. The full face disk also means less chatter. This is the best overall single disk streetable clutch you can get IMHO but the ACT is a very reliable piece as well. I'd say pick whichever one you find with the best price.

Both with either an ACT flywheel or Exedy flywheel. Stay away from the aluminium flywheels they will just warp on you.

 

[DWR-DSM]

Any reason you're going with the ACT throw out bearing, instead of the proven OEM one? I believe the ACT one can be hit or miss, and this isn't something I'd personally take a chance on.

And a clutch alignment tool can be bought at any auto parts store for around $10. It's only used to put the disc on and hold it in place while you bolt the pressure plate on.

Alignment tool from them is like $4 n I didn't know about ACT bearing hitting n missing. I will stay oem with the bearing.

 

[dsm-onster]

I've had great success with a 6puck sprung hub clutchnet disk and sbr 3500PP. The PP doesn't get too hot and holds very well. The disk is VERY tough and still feels like a stock disk even though it is a puck design. Grabs when you want, slips when you want. I purposefully slip a little in 1st and 3rd for the sake of my transmission.

Twindisk clutches have been known not to like slipping. Per Jack McGee (Jack's Transmissions): Click. If you plan on running a stock diff, you'll be done after the 1st attempted run if you can't slip. If you weld your diff or run the 4spider. You can kill 3rd shortly or 1st, especially since you have the weaker 2g gearset. The twin disk is great for a $3000 tranny upgrade.

 

[garputo2]

Okay those disks look great I will probably go with the sbr but pressure plate wise would it be okay to reuse the stock or is there something other than the act2600 at 400 bucks

 

[EclipticalGS]

ACT 2100 PP, Exedy Disk, ACT streetlite flywheel, OEM TOB, Heavy Duty fork...This is a very good and somewhat cheap set-up that will easily handle your power. But, if you let the clutch out too much around idle you get this mean ass chatter..and who uses clutch alignment tools? Its not that hard to put the input shaft in the through the disk.

Or..

Southbend Disks are good

 

[DWR-DSM]

Is there are reason everyone is staying away from the ACT disc? Is one disc better than the others for just driving at 4-500hp and is one better at launch the car?

 

[EclipticalGS]

I just love the exedy disc..or like I said even the southbend disc...

ACT 2100-2600 PP's are tried and true, so are the ACT lightweight flywheels,

But I went through 2 disks and one was fidanza, didnt like it. So, I bought an Exedy sprung disk..I love it. But i didnt want a 2600 / or a 6-puck exedy because I do daily drive this car and stop n' go traffic.

 

[dsm-onster]

ACT street disks will completely explode at this level and the ACT puck disks are not nearly as streetfriendly as other puck style disks.

Okay those disks look great I will probably go with the sbr but pressure plate wise would it be okay to reuse the stock or is there something other than the act2600 at 400 bucks

The sbr 3500 pressure plate is what I recommend if you're refering to my post. Stock PP is junk at only 300whp with even a FWD car. The disk I recommend is the clutchnet sprung 6 puck.

 

[EclipticalGS]

ACT street disks will completely explode at this level and the ACT puck disks are not nearly as streetfriendly as other puck style disks.



The sbr 3500 pressure plate is what I recommend if you're refering to my post. Stock PP is junk at only 300whp with even a FWD car. The disk I recommend is the clutchnet sprung 6 puck.

The equivalent setup in my mind would be a ACT2100 PP to keep it cheap, w/ a 6-puck Exedy. Light weight flywheel is up to you, you dont need them always, but its a little more peppy.

Also dont try to get a 4-puck, my friend drives downtown w/ a 4-puck full race and ive even driven it, it just sucks, it chatters and you have to rev it up to get going 10 times a minute at 20 foot stop lights, its grips way to quickly.

 

[DWR-DSM]

So if I DD a 4-450whp on my GSX the southbend disc would be best choice disc with the ACT 2600 PP?

 

[dsm-onster]

If you get a twin disc clutch you will fine in DD commute, but you will need to slip the clutch with a stock tranny or you WILL KILL the tranny after a few launches. BUT if you slip a twin disc clutch you WILL KILL the disc after a few launches. So take you rpuck. Either way, you'll break down if you "play" with the car at your HP level with a twin disk and stock tranny.

If you dont' have the dough to fork over for a $3000 tranny, then get a clutch that can handle slipping and learn to preload.

I think southbend makes a twin disc and a puck style disc.