Replacing Tranny/Clutch, check my order + recommendations

[grimery]

I purchased a 95 Talon TSI AWD M/T awhile back knowing that it needed some work.

Goal:
350-400AWHP as reliable as can be
80% street driving (0-40 MPH), 20% highway (cruising @ 70MPH)


So far:

6 bolt motor B/S Removed
AC and Emissions removed
Fluidyne Radiator
3" offroad turboback exhaust
20G w/external wastegate
FIC 1050
Walbro 255
AFPR set to 43.5 PSI
DSMLink V2
PLX Wideband


Problem:
Every gear except first gear will engage (put into 1st, grinds when clutch let out)

I live in a small town in Utah, there are really no performance shops close by, however I finally found a shop that knew what a 6 bolt 4G63 swap meant.

What I've had them do so far:

Compression/leakdown test
Timing belt/pulley replacements
Set base timing 5 BTDC
Water pump

I am paying them labor to replace the transmission/clutch/other parts that I give them.

Currently I am looking at either the economy ($700) transmission swap from TRE or their $1050 build, input on this would be appreciated, from what I've read either one will hold up to 400 HP, I am debating if the extra $350 is worth it for my goals.

I need recommendations on a clutch.

Currently I've been looking at the ACT 2600 + Fidanza flywheel combo, but have been reading good things about the Fidanza 3.2 Kevlar as well as the Fidanza 4.3.

I am not too concerned with the clutch pedal feel being luxurious, my last three vehicles have been an 04 Turbo GTO, 06 GTO, and 01 WS6 (all M6) and I have never had a complaint about the clutch, though I am not sure the actual difference between the feel of those stock clutches compared with a performance DSM clutch.

At the same time of the transmission swap I am going to have them replace the clutch and other parts that I can think of.

I believe I've ordered everything needed for this besides the actual clutch kit/flywheel, please check my list and make recommendations:

OEM Clutch Master Cylinder Assembly : Mitsubishi Eclipse 95-99
OEM Clutch Slave Cylinder Assembly : Mitsubishi Eclipse 95-99
OEM Clutch Pivot Ball : Mitsubishi Eclipse 90-99
Extreme PSI Complete Clutch Line (Slave to Master Cyl.): Mitsubishi
OEM Gear Shift Cable: Mitsubishi Eclipse 95-99
OEM Clutch Release Fork : Mitsubishi Eclipse 90-99
Slave Cylinder Extension Rod : Mitsubishi Eclipse 90-99
New Engine/Starter Plate 4G63 Turbo 6 Bolt M/T



Thanks for the feedback,

 

[binx]

WS6 and shit is WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY easier to drive than even an ACT 2100 . v8's dont use stiff pressure plates most of the time unless its aftermarket.

 

[cjridert1]

Check out SouthBend Clutches. These guys have VERY GOOD customer service; I had a concern come up and they totally went out of their way to help me out. They do custom in house disks - check out their catalog.

 

[richardc475]

I have been happy with my Fidanza 4.3 with fid flywheel, have around 2000 miles on it so far. I don't currently have a very aggressive setup tho, just a small 16g. Fidanza recommends any AWD car go with their 4.3 and not the 3.2 .

 

[grimery]

Ended up going with an ACT 2600 + Performance Street Disc and an ACT Streetlite chromoly flywheel. TRE Stage 1.5 Transmission w/ 4 spider center diff and Ripgrip front is on the way, hopefully will suit my needs.
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Thanks for the replies

 

[slow1gentsi]

I was curious on how well that tre base tranny held up because I am in college right now and on a extremely limited budget now and I am in dire need of a new tranny very soon.