Recommendations for a good clutch assembly

[flashburn02]

I blew my clutch, most likely. Anyhow i have been wanting to upgrade clutches. Anyone have any recommendations for a new clutch? I plan on dragging and doing highway pulls. My HP goal for the car is about 350 way down the line. So I would prefer a setup that can hold that much, budget is about 400 - 500, of course, we all like to keep it cheap as possible.

Once again, 95 Tsi front wheel.

 

[fourreGsixty3]

Go ACT for sure, 2100 for stockish. 2600 for mildly modded, but if your looking for 350whp, then 2900 for sure, more clamping force then the 2600, but less pedal pressure. Evil_eagle was using on for sometime with 600+awhp, but he upgraded to a twin, but 2900 for sure for you. Or get a 2100, and upgrade the PP to a 2900 PP when you get to the 300 mark.

Dustin

 

[v2ner]

ACT2100 is fine. Anything more is overkill for your foot, tranny, shift fork. I would say Quarter-Master twin-disc but it's also overkill for you. Don't forget about your flywheel.

 

[mjarrell20]

ACT2100 or a Centerforce both are good, the Centerforce feels closer to stocks pedal pressure.

 

[JayRolla]

I say the ACT2600. Its right inbetween and good up to about 350whp. People say you need bigger with that much power but its never given anyone I know a problem. Just make sure you have the flywheel surfaced for the ACT clutch because its different than the stocker. Also through away the ACT throw out bearing and order an OEM. The ACT TOB fails prematurely

 

[austintalon]

I'd recommend the 2100 for a FWD, it can handle plenty of power.

 

[GST with PSI]

ACT 2600 and a lightened flywheel (Fidanza possibly).

Drives like stock until you want to beat on it. Ease into it and it pulls smooth as a Lincoln town car. Give the clutch pedal a sudden lift and it'll jar your dashboard and all the change out of console. I drive in Chicago traffic everyday and don't have any problems. Very streetable setup.
I recommend a flywheel due to the shifting benefits. Matching revs for downshifts is much more crisp and precise. Clutch engagement is smother and faster too. Less rotating mass makes for much better acceleration. Besides, while you have the trans out you might as well upgrade. You'll probably have to resurface your flywheel anyways so why not just upgrade?

 

[flashburn02]

What is everyone talking about with "Resurfacing my flywheel"?

Also, as much as I would love to put a lighter flywheel in, we are on a described budget. Thanks for all the input BTW.

 

[silvah_gsx]

Resurfacing the flywheel is the same as doing so to brake disks...just grinding away the rough bits that build up on the surface so the clutch can grab the flywheel with greater and smoother force.

FYI you can get a used flywheel for about $100.

 

[ChvyKc]

Go ahead and go with the 2600. I love it. I can pull consistant low 1.7 60' with mine with no slipping. It's a good all around clutch in my opinion. I thought that it would be a little harder to drive than it is. The pedal pressure isn't that bad. Definately stiffer than stock but nothing that really bothers me even in stop and go traffic.

The 2100 is going to go out on you before you would like with 350 whp. A buddy of mine ended up smoking his at 330 whp and 350 wtq on his 97 fwd. I would at least go with something with more clamping force than that or you will probably end up doing the same thing. No reason to buy another clutch assembly and have to pull the tranny down again because you smoked the 2100.

 

[Spooling99]

You could save your money and purchase a ACT 2600 clutch kit and Fidanaza Flywheel from extreme PSI for 675 I believe. Also make sure you get a new OEM Throwout bearing and you'll proabaly want to get a slave cylinder extension rod as well.

 

[ChvyKc]

proabaly want to get a slave cylinder extension rod as well.

I've been wondering about those. I might have to end up getting one of those to see if it can help me get into second gear after a hard launch. It's like a hit and miss thing now. Kind of like playing the lottery.

Do you have one Spooling? Did it make a difference?

 

[Spooling99]

David I'm yet to upgrade my clutch because as of right now I'm still having oil return line problems but thats another story. On the extreme psi website it says that its a must when upgrading your stock clutch to aftermarket because sometime the clutch pedal doesn't fully engage possibly causing your trouble getting into 2nd gear.

 

[flashburn02]

675 breaks the bank on the budget side of things for the 2600/Flywheel combo. Also FYI for everyone: The ACT series clutch kits come with newly designed TOB so no worries there.

As for the 2600, would you all go with a street disk or 6 puck?

 

[ChvyKc]

675 breaks the bank on the budget side of things for the 2600/Flywheel combo. Also FYI for everyone: The ACT series clutch kits come with newly designed TOB so no worries there.

As for the 2600, would you all go with a street disk or 6 puck?

I still wouldn't use the TOB that comes with the clutch. The stock TOB's have worked well for me and that is all that I am going to use.

I would go with a street disc. No reason to go with a puck disc if you are only shooting for a 350-400 whp daily driver. I have a street disc and it engages smooth but will also bite hard if I want it too. I've never had a problem with it slipping.

 

[flashburn02]

Okay so I just drove a 4 puck and I really don't see an issue with it. It requires finess from a dead stop but its easy to feather into gear. So I am thinking a 6 puck should be good. Anyone with experience on a 6 puck have a recommendation. Not to discredit all those to have been giving advice but I would like to hear it from someone with a 6 puck.

 

[jking29]

I would suggest a Spec stage 2 clutch, especially if you do much stop and go driving in traffic. The pedal effort is actually less than stock and it grips like crazy. I would, however, not recommend a puck clutch. Yes, I know some people do daily drive them, but you will destroy parts with it and usually sooner than later.

 

[flashburn02]

I would suggest a Spec stage 2 clutch, especially if you do much stop and go driving in traffic. The pedal effort is actually less than stock and it grips like crazy. I would, however, not recommend a puck clutch. Yes, I know some people do daily drive them, but you will destroy parts with it and usually sooner than later.

Well car is not daily driver so we should be ok, .

Thanks for everyone's input but I think my mind is made up.

 

[fourreGsixty3]

with ACT and centerforce clutches the stock fly has have a step height of.609", go check the drivetrain section out on RRE. Also I do not have a 6-puck, but Ive heard they tend to chatter, I personally would go with a street disc.

Dustin