stock or act 2600 clutch

[TalonRacer949]

I need a new clutch and my goal is going to be about 300 hp. Would a stock clutch do or should i get a act 2600.

 

[paul s]

Get the 2100 ACT.

 

[out there]

what do you plan to do with your car? if you don't plan on racing, the 2100 is the way to go. if you plan on racing, even a night a week of stoplight racing, get the 2600.

 

[66gsx]

The stock clutch doesn't even handle the stock power levels adequately.

mark

 

[RoasT BeeF]

I would consider another brand besides ACT.

 

[mitsuclipsegsx]

is it true the act 2600 casues CW casue i might be buying a 97 GSt 320 hp and he has the 2600?

 

[out there]

is it true the act 2600 casues CW?

no one knows for sure what causes crankwalk, but magnus has a great article about it; however, their site is currently incomplete, so you'll just have to use google or hope that someone posted the whole thing on here

 

[Denji]

i dont recommend act 2600. I recommend clutches with a higher friction coefficient disc instead of beastly pressure plates.

 

[tsi4ya]

how do You know Crank walk happens with the 2100 b/c my clutch is starting to slip in 3rd when i hit higher then 3500 it starts to slip real nasty.

 

[troysevo16]

The act 2100lbs is made (works a lot better) for a fwd dsm, The 2600lbs act is a better awd application. You guys are asking about crankwalk also, well its kinda evident but the 2600lbs act clutch exerts more force on the crank which means that the crank is abused a little more, if you will. I have had both a 2100 and 2600 on my fwd (97 eclipse). To tell you a little bit about the goods and bads; well lets start with the 2600, mine was not act but centerforce (close enough), the clutch was soft and road real nice, easy shifts and it lasted a little over 25k miles. I though I would then try something different so I went with an act 2100 with 6 puck disk, this clutch grabs hard and shifting is quicker but not as smoth(this may be do to the 6 puck), quicker engaugment, but is a little rough and not as easy to drive as a stock clutch or my centerforce 2600lbs clutch. The act combo was just installed and has about 150 miles on it, good for race application bad for commuting in traffic every day.

 

[The Flash]

how do You know Crank walk happens with the 2100 b/c my clutch is starting to slip in 3rd when i hit higher then 3500 it starts to slip real nasty.

Time for a new clutch disc. I have the 2600, it lasts about 20k if you have fun with the car.

 

[smokintalon]

I have the act 2100 on my fwd... and I really like it... I bought the car with a slipping clutch so I dont have a hole lot to compare it to... but its not overly stiff, and the throw on it is short... (if that makes any sense) and ya its fun.. I love it. :laugh: :laugh:

 

[GSXRolla]

I'm using a 6-puck clutchnet disc with a CFDF 2500lb Pressure Plate. The thing has stock pedal pressure, but is ultra-grabby. It's a really nice combo, but from what I've heard, you can't get pressure plate seperately from CF as I think they only sell it as a kit. When this setup wears out, I'll probably just buy another CFDF kit, sell the disc, and stick with the 6-puck.

Clutchnet seems to make pretty nice discs, as they're sprung, and look like pretty good quality when I received it. How long it'll hold up? TBD. But I'm satisfied so far.

 

[AdoreGSX]

i'm so confused as to what clutch i need to get, i was set on the 2600 till now.

I want to have a little fun on the street...
I dont race drag
Mostly Daily driven
I may be one of the few that do not want crankwalk, so that is also a factor
I have a stock setup right now, b/sides BOV, intake...sillyness. Going to be almost stock for quite a while besides exhaust, boost cont. , int. piping...ya kno.
What is THE best clutch for me. Is there any site that weighs the advantages and disadvantages of differench clutches? Help mehhh. Also about getting my flywheel resurfaced. what exactly does that mean, can it be reversed, say i put on a act 2600 and then want to go with the stock clutch when the 2600 is out. What really good?

 

[leet]

I've used two 2600 clutches, both worked like a charm.

If you're THAT worried about crankwalk, sell your car.

 

[AdoreGSX]

i could do without the stupid remarks...i'm referring to the added amount of pressure the 2600 brings with it. Will that have a bad effect?

 

[i1nk83]

id go with the centerforce. ive had one for a while now and had no problems. nice for daily driving and grabs like a sumbitch when i want it too.

 

[GSXRolla]

The reason leet probably said that is because these cars do the c-walk if you just look at them wrong. I know... I had a COMPLETELY stock 95 GSX that walked on me 1 1/2 yrs ago. If the thing's gonna walk, it'll do it with or without a 2600.

If you're really concerned about it that much, stick with a 2100 (which should handle the 300hp you want just fine), or a Centerforce kit. They're both pretty good quality. Good luck man.

 

[leet]

i could do without the stupid remarks...i'm referring to the added amount of pressure the 2600 brings with it. Will that have a bad effect?

Some say it will, some say it won't.

Personally, I haven't had any bad experiences yet. Knock on wood, of course.

 

[DiabloRT]

I have an ACT 2100 in my 97 GST, which is a 300whp car.

The 2100 barely holds the power. With only 11k on the clutch, it is slipping in the mid to high rpms of 1st gear.

It looks like I am going to have to run a 2600 in it.

I went with the 2100 to be more gentle on the drivetrain, but there is a little too much power for the 2100.

I run the 2600 in the 92 TSi AWD and love it.

 

[The Flash]

I have the act 2600 on my 7-bolt with 90k. 35k of the miles was with a act 2600. I'm also runing 20+ psi every time I drive it. Still waiting for crank walk to have an excuse to get a 2.4

 

[SexyDSM95]

The act 2100lbs is made (works a lot better) for a fwd dsm, The 2600lbs act is a better awd application. You guys are asking about crankwalk also, well its kinda evident but the 2600lbs act clutch exerts more force on the crank which means that the crank is abused a little more, if you will. I have had both a 2100 and 2600 on my fwd (97 eclipse). To tell you a little bit about the goods and bads; well lets start with the 2600, mine was not act but centerforce (close enough), the clutch was soft and road real nice, easy shifts and it lasted a little over 25k miles. I though I would then try something different so I went with an act 2100 with 6 puck disk, this clutch grabs hard and shifting is quicker but not as smoth(this may be do to the 6 puck), quicker engaugment, but is a little rough and not as easy to drive as a stock clutch or my centerforce 2600lbs clutch. The act combo was just installed and has about 150 miles on it, good for race application bad for commuting in traffic every day.

x2 I totally agree
For an AWD the ACT 2100 can be described as a better replacement of the stock clutch. If you have AWD and don't want the slippage and great launches you want a heavier clutch (the 2600). I have the ACT 2600 and absoluetly LOVE IT, it really takes a beating and I am on a 7 bolt motor (no CW *knocks on wood*). The use of the word "crank walk" is definately abused and it is still uknown that these clutches cause that.

 

[PGTred95]

I say get the 2600 and call it a day. As everyone has already stated, if it's gonna walk it's gonna walk. You're not gonna be able to do anything about it. I went w/the 2600 because I didn't want to risk a slipping 2100 once I started pushing 300+whp. The 2600 isn't that heavy. I drive my car EVERY day through rush-hour traffic on 95. So far the 2600 gets from me.

 

[volcom121]

I personally would stay far far away from act. All of the horror stories i have heard and seen first hand have caused me to never buy and act product. Has any one ever went with a clutchmasters setup. They have some of the best clutch kits hands down. Or what about exedy, those D1 cats use exedy clutches in there drift cars. I am still on the fence about which clutch i will be picking up shortly. Clutch masters or Exedy.


Do a search about act and you'll find some drastic stories about the springs falling out and causing all sorts of problems.

 

[SexyDSM95]

I personally would stay far far away from act. All of the horror stories i have heard and seen first hand have caused me to never buy and act product. Has any one ever went with a clutchmasters setup. They have some of the best clutch kits hands down. Or what about exedy, those D1 cats use exedy clutches in there drift cars. I am still on the fence about which clutch i will be picking up shortly. Clutch masters or Exedy.


Do a search about act and you'll find some drastic stories about the springs falling out and causing all sorts of problems.

Worst thing that has happened to me is my clutch master/slave cylinder went and they were replaced 15k miles ago...still running strong maybe it was just a bad batch?