The Fidanza clutch thread.

[99gst_racer]

OK, I did a little search and didn't come up with much of anything.

I'll be replacing my clutch this winter and I was originally just going to replace it with another ACT. But then I stumbled across the Fidanza clutches.

I'm not sure who is manufacturing them, but they look well built. They have four different kits available for us DSMers:

2.1 - Carbon Kevlar disc
3.2 - Kevlar disc
4.3 - Ceramic disc
5.4 - Sintered iron disc

From what I gathered, each kit uses the same 2300 pressure plate and each one uses a more aggressive friction material to gain more holding capacity. This is a much more efficient method than simply increasing the clamping force of the pressure plate.

These are very affordable, and I have them in stock here, so I'm really considering running the 4.3. If anyone has any input on the Fidanza clutches, or if you've been running one and have an opinion on it, please post in here.

Thanks in advance.

 

[97gstnick]

Man, I can't wait to put in my 4.3.

 

[dsmsucks]

Well you will have the same pressure plate I have. The pedal feel is so lite. Man I cant believe how hard my car pulls with the new clutch. This is only 10psi. I cant wait to taste 16psi

 

[jspec]

Well I have about 800 miles on mine. I cannot believe how light the pedal is. The only issue I have is bad clatter in 1st gear. Other then that I give it a thumbs up.

 

[MrBoxx]

The 3.2 is a great clutch also. I haven't driven it for a few months now, but I'm missing how it feels when it grabs and the power just pushes me back in the seat. I can't wait for this spring.

 

[v8s_are_slow]

Just did a pull. Man I love this clutch

v8s_are_slow

I think you would like this clutch

Well I just purchased another Spec stage 3 clutch cause it was cheaper and I've had pretty good luck with Spec thus far and kinda wanna make sure the Fidanza is a good clutch anyway. I've been the guienea pig more than I should've. And I figure that with a fwd car, the stage 3 will be more than enough for me anyway. I wouldn't mind trying the Fidanza but just not at the moment.

 

[95 gsx]

I'm currently at 2960 miles with my 4.3. I daily drive my car and beat on it every time I get behind the wheel. The clutch is holding up great at 24 psi/16g, soon to be 50 trim.

 

[v8s_are_slow]

Big difference between beating on an organic disc and a puck disc though.

 

[2gGSX]

Just an update--clutch is fully broken in and holds what the car throws at it fine. It seems like the engagement characteristic really changed only after I made a WOT pull. The clutch still liked to chatter a little even after 500 miles of putting around, but after the first pull everything feels ridiculously....normal?

 

[dsmsucks]

For the price(269 shipped) and the power rating (379 tq) you cant beat it. This clutch is almost 100 dollars less that the act 2100.

 

[dnhieu]

well im very glad you guys are having an awesome experience with your fidanza clutches but here is a pic of mine after 176 break in miles. i called maperformance and they gave me fidanza's number. fidanza has been nothing but help and has already sent me out a new clutch. here are the pics...

 

[boosted spartan]

how did that happen? were you at the track or normal driving?

 

[dnhieu]

normal break in miles...

 

[dsmsucks]

Damn that ####in sucks. That shouldnt happen at a 175 break in. I have 205 on my clutch. I would be still be mad even if I got a new clutch. I hate the thought of taking the tranny off again

 

[dnhieu]

pulling the transmission out of a 1st gen fwd is simple. try putting one in a 2nd gen! this will be the 4th time i pulled the transmission out of this car and will be the 6th clutch job i have done on 2nd gens in the last couple of months...

 

[95 gsx]

Update: 3543 miles on my 4.3 so far and still holding up great.

 

[dsmsucks]

I have 500miles on mine. Holding the 14b@17psi GREAT

 

[whiteythepimp]

At about 33lbs the 4.3 will start to slip slightly unless you roll outta the hole..

At about 35lbs the 5.4 surprisingly grips it hard.. No slippage.. The clutch starts to stick to the fly alittle after about 6 runs consecutive runs.. But that was also on a mediocur (speeling not sure about) street.. Couple pot holes, and dips.. The track runs were fine.. did 8 all day, and no sticking at all..

And as to comparing them against others.. I'm sure theres better.. But there the first and probably only clutch i'll use in my DSM..

ALSO BTW.. THESE BOTH WERE IN FWD APPLICATIONS...

Were about to up the boost (and turbo sizing obviously) to about 50lbs if we can get the cars to hook.. And were so looking foward to putting the 5.4 through the use and abuse it deserves

 

[Merkles]

About 750 miles on my fidanza 4.3 with 16g at 17psi and its good to go with virtually no noise at all. The clutch kit came with an OEM TOB too. (Plastic inner sleeve)

 

[BoredOutaMyMind]

Check out what just happened to my 3.2 clutch kit from fidanza, clutch has under 1,000 miles with no launches. Pulled tranny out last night to find this....

 

[99gst_racer]

^^^ Damn!

Warranty time.
I'd love to hear what they say about it.

 

[dsmsucks]

Damn thats the second fidanza I seen liket that. I would send it back and get another

I have 1045 on my 2.1.

 

[pur97tsifwd]

looks like your pressure plate fingers are getting into the springs. might need to adjust your clutch

 

[BoredOutaMyMind]

looks like your pressure plate fingers are getting into the springs. might need to adjust your clutch

It's a little late for that don't you think? I just ordered a competition stage 4 clutch, 6 puck sprung ceramic disk so we will see how that goes.

 

[ATLDSM96]

is the fidanza 2.1 clutch good for a fwd 2nd gen with a E316g? driven daily?

 

[ZmanIV]

Updates on this clutch?