GOOD CLUTCH FOR 400-500HP 2g DSM

[garputo2]

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

 

[1213579w]

Spec is supposed to be really good also. I have a Spec stage 2 that is about to go on my 16g built 6 bolt. It is supposed to be the same holding power as an ACT 2600 but with less pedal feel. I am going with a stainless clutch line as well though. And for throw out bearing, definately get an oem one.

 

[snowborder714]

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

Tim (twicks69) has put down 550+ ft.lbs. of torque on that clutch and it handled it great. I'd say it's a good contender, especially for a DD. It is a disc and not a puck-style clutch, so it will be fine for everyday usage. And it's also been proven to handle the abuse.

I have this same setup in my car, but I'm not making nearly the power you guys are. I think it feels great, even when slipping. I have yet to launch it hard, but it feels great with the little launches I've done.

 

[doctor_shock10]

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.

hey man learn from my mistakes i just paid my buddy an extra 200 bucks to change my act throw out bearing to an oem one. spend the extra 20 bucks at slowboy or wherever.

 

[EclipticalGS]

A new oem clutch master cylinder w/ extended rod, Steel braided clutch hose to a new oem slave cylinder, with a heavy duty fork, oem TOB, ACT 2100, exedy or southbend disk, ACT light weight flywheel, no alignment tool.

That's my setup for DD and that can easily handle 400-500hp FWD...

And, it was all pretty cheap, got my flywheel for like $190.

 

[twicks69]

Guys, as an alternative to the ACT 2600 pressure plate, South Bend Clutch makes an "SS" pressure plate that is rated nearly the same as the ACT 2600 pressure plate, but the kit including the TZ-series 735 DSM sprung full-face kevlar disk is substantially lower in price than the ACT PP with a SBC kevlar disk.

Though their prices have gone up on the Kevlar disk from SBC, due to material costs. The reason that Horsepower freaks has their disk at a lesser price, is the fact that they are using an Exedy clutch hub with a different spring design in their updated disk.

The South Bend Clutch TZ-Series Sprung Full-Face Kevlar Clutch Disk and SS-Series Pressure Plate can be had for ~$445.00 plus shipping.

The clutch pressure plate options are "HD", which is equivilant to an ACT2100PP, and "SS", which is equivilant to an ACT2600PP.

There is also the option of a full-face feramic clutch disk (OFE-Series) that has a disk composition similar to a Centerforce Dual-Friction with an organic face and a feramic face. As well, there is an even more aggressive clutch disk that is a full-face feramic clutch disk (FE-Series) that has a disk composition of feramic material on both disk faces.

The most streetable of these clutch options would be the TZ-Series and the OFE-Series. I prefer the TZ-Series Kevlar disk for its excellent torque capacity, extremely smooth engagement, and excellent wear characteristics.

If you guys are interested in these, shoot me a PM and can give you more information on them.

 

[snowborder714]

You shouldn't need an extended slave rod if everything is adjusted properly.

 

[EclipticalGS]

Yeah, I didnt have my system bled right, I almost dont even need it now, but still, that setup is good for what hes lookin for with the DD ease.