Which clutch [Merged 3-9] what clutch best

[rayden]

ok i am going to get a new clutch for my car. i was wandering which one i should go with. i was thinking of the act 2100. Dont think i want the 2600 because it is a daily driven car and will only go to the track a couple times a year. if there are some other brands you all would suggest let me know. i want a good streetable clutch for a cheap budget.

 

[Atuca]

doesn't cost 15k? I have a quote from FFtech saying otherwise.. it includes the FMIC, turbo, 2.3 stroker engine, cams, fp, i mean everything, but still, 16k out the door.

Yea I thought 2900 would be good, but like i said I have read on here that they can cause crankwalk, and my engine is only a baby at 22k miles.

what does it mean street disk? how long can i expect it to last?

budget is I just sold my RS and have 1k to be bought and done with. I think I will do the clutch install myself.. will be my first time, I will give myself a couple days with no work or anything, but I don't want to spent 100s of dollars to install a part that only cost 400~

 

[kenamond]

Yes, you *can* spend $15k, but you don't have to. And I thought you meant the engine. You can build up a stock 6-bolt for a helluva lot less. The non-engine components are compatible with a future 6-bolt swap, so you can still build up the car. And you can start with a N/T 4G63 for dirt cheap. Like I said, you can pay a lot more or you can pay a lot less, but $15k is rediculous IMO. You're not *that* lazy are you?

And a street disk is meant for street driving. If you need something that grabs and holds for the 1/4 mile, you get a different one but cope with it on the street. If you want this for the street, street disk.

 

[Atuca]

You think it is worth spending the money on a Fidanza Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel and a ACT 2900? Or should I get just a clutch? I know if I get a 6 bolt I will need a new flywheel, but I don't know if/when that will happen, I am not sure how long these parts last, and if I am satisfied at 350 awhp with the 16g, I may stick with just maintaning the 7 bolt til it blows, than go 6 bolt rebuilt motor in 5-10 years.

I wish I knew the future..

 

[JayRolla]

Dont worry about swapping the 7 bolt unless you have too. I would go with the 2900 and fidanza flywheel. But I would run ceramic disc of some sort. The street disc is organic and thats usually what fails on the act. I run a sprung 4 puck ACT disc and it works great. Will take a lot more abuse than a street disc. Engagement is not bad at all.

 

[supergst]

I have been looking at ebay clutch kits. The kits come with the lightened flywheel, clutch and pressure plate and all the hardware. Does anybody know the reliabilty of these clutches, or which one is the best bang for my buck. I just want a good grab, and a durable clutch. If I need to spend the money to get this, I guess I will, but if anybody knows of a cheap good clutch....please throw the idea my way.

Thanks, Jason

 

[94_eclipse]

My brother bought a stage 3 clutch off of ebay for his Subaru. He loves it, cant get it to slip even dumping it at 6 grand. I think they are a good buy

 

[98DropTop]

So im almost postive I am in need of a new clutch after just under 5months with my ACT 2100....
Im really hoping it was maybe a pivot ball snap/ tob/ or clutch fork... but sounds like its a popped spring or something...

Just would like to get some suggestions from you guys on another brand that is tried and tested and TRUER than the 2100... Please let me know of some good streetable clutches which would be a somewhat minor or a tad more upgrade....
-Plus i have the xact flywheel, I would most likely need to get that resurfaced... please correct me if im wrong..

I will not be able to read this post till next sun. possibly mon.. as I am off to Vegas!!!! Cheers and thanks in advance with the answers and help

 

[talon187]

well i would say maybe a 2600 act pressure plate but theres a diffrent disk you can use with the plate ill look for the site its pretty much the same disk expect where the springs are they are caged in so they CANT pop out. I was going to go with this disk but i ended up geting a 6 puck soild disk instead.

 

[talon187]

http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/performanceparts/Mitsubishi/2G_Eclipse-Talon/Clutch/Clutch_Kits

 

[Kalisko]

I've heard nothing but good about the Fidanza 2.1 carbon'kevlar clutch. I bought that with a lightweight flywheel recently and It seemed very nice. I have other issues though so I can't give you a good review under it.

 

[AWDTSIer]

I am running a Fidanza 3.2 kevlar 4 puck clutch and pressure plate, also a fidanza lightened flywheel. Very impressed i say go with this setup . It is streetable yet can handle the power u throw at it. Not much of a difference in the pedal either, wont give u a larger leg .

 

[98DropTop]

Any other suggestions? Anybody tried the Exedy single plate organic clutch? Or even there is a SloBoy racing clutch that is similar to the 2100?? please let me know, thanks...

 

[98DropTop]

Ok, so I was looking around at some posts on this site and found that a decent amount of people have and like the Fidanza clutch.... Either the 2.1 carbon/kevlar or 3.2 kevlar... One post was saying that the 2.1 is like the ACT 2100 and the 3.2 is like the ACT 2600... Now im not too sure about the difference and how stiff the 3.2 (2600) is going to be compared to the 2.1 (2100).... It took a little bit for me to get use to the 2100, but it was fine shortly after.
Any opinons woule be greatly appreciated as I wanna order a clutch rather soon so I can drive my car the little time I have left before snow, ....


** Also, I would most likely need my ACT xact flywheel to be resurfaced.... It has been been slightly over 5 months since it was installed, mind you a decent amount of that time was break in period, and my car was also down for about 1 1/2 weeks because of my CAS failed..... Anyone care to chime in? Please do

 

[Boost92awd]

I'd say go with the ACT 2600, with a South Bend Kevlar sprung disk. It will handle the abuse a heck of alot better than any other street disk, and won't cause the damage like a 4-puck or a 6-puck.

 

[98DropTop]

can you tell me where to look for this so I can get an idea..... Also the fidanza 3.2 is a 4 puck and the 2.1 is a disc..... What is the diff between a puck and a disc and what kind of damage you talking about

 

[ontario AWD]

I have had nothing but good luck with the ACT 2600 clutch.Tough as hell for sure.A friend of mine just purchased a six puck Bully setup and loves it.Bully's headquarters are in Montreal,so on his way to Toronto, the president dropped off the clutch himself.Sounds like good customer service.

 

[TALONTRAX]

After my act 2600 went cat hair after 6k miles (blew up the stock 7 bolt & had to pull it all out) I went with a Competition clutch 6 puck ceramic disc setup with a 2700 pound pp, & I love it. My 6 bolt stroker came with an Act streetlite flywheel pre-installed & balanced on the motor, & it`s way better than the act. It`s smoother, feels lighter even though the plate is 2700 pounds, & hooks up like a champ . . .

 

[98DropTop]

Ok, so when I get a new clutch, I will have to get my ACT Xact flywhel resurfaced right....? even though it has only been ~5months... Now are there certain specs to get it resurfaced... For some reason I think I remember seeing something in a threaed like 0.612 or something around that..... Also how much does that usually run...?

-Can someone tell me the diff between a disc, 4 puck, and 6 puck.... Does it just grab a lot more as it gets up to the 6 puck?

I have sort of narrowed it down to 3 clutches... but still not positive....

1)ACT 2600 ( I know I said I want to stay away from ACT but I couldnt really find that much bad things about it compared to say like the 2100....) if you can find some let me know....


2)Fidanza 3.2 kevlar clutch (4 puck) (just because I have seen mostly good things about it and nothing really bad) (I think this is suppose to be like the ACT 2600)

3)Competition Clutch Stage 4 - Strip Series 1620 Clutch Kit


Is Comp Clutch overkill for my mild setup...? if so then it would be between 1 & 2..

 

[TALONTRAX]

If the friction surface area of the flywheel looks ok since its relatively new(not discolored or cracked at all), I would just carefully & evenly scuff it up with fine-grit sandpaper & clean it up thoroughly afterwards. As far as clutch/pp selection, a 4 or 6 puck disc has advantages over a full face disc for the purpose of heat dissipation (designed for racing, & repeated hard launching). The drawback of the puck design is that they tend to chatter at low rpm engagement on a dd car(although mine doesn`t so far). I recommend the Comp clutch setup, it really feels & hooks up really well . . .

 

[98DropTop]

Would all of those clutch kits would go with my ACT flywheel, as long as its still good... I hope... If not I still have the stock one left over which would have to get resurfaced for sure.

As for the puck clutch compared to the full disc.... What would be the difference between the 4 and 6 puck....... I read some threads and the chattering you were talking about some people say its not that bad, others say its quite a bit at low-very low rpms.... Sounds like it depends on the driver/car........

But after the break in period is over some also said it wasnt as bad

 

[TALONTRAX]

Go with the Comp. clutch 6 puck ceramic disc & 2700 pressure plate, I`m telling you it feels smooth, so far I`ve had no chatter, & it hooks up extremely well - you won`t be disappointed - it`s a really nice streetable yet strong setup . . .

 

[b-morr]

I'm looking to get either a act 2100 or 2600, my hp goals are about 350hp. I'm also torn between a street disk or 4-puck sprung disk. Its my DD, with occasional trips to the track, plus I will probably be running the crap out of it on the streets a lot. Also, what is the 4-puck made of? Kevlar?

 

[Boost92awd]

I would suggest the ACT 2600 with a south bend kevlar sprung disk. It will handle the abuse a heck of alot better than any other street disk, and won't cause the damage like a 4-puck or a 6-puck.

 

[FFTec - jerry]

I'm looking to get either a act 2100 or 2600, my hp goals are about 350hp. I'm also torn between a street disk or 4-puck sprung disk. Its my DD, with occasional trips to the track, plus I will probably be running the crap out of it on the streets a lot. Also, what is the 4-puck made of? Kevlar?

I think the best set up for you would be the 2600 with street disc. We've seen very impressive things from these kits, don't worry about the pucked discs, they aren't worth it if you are going to do the majority of your driving on the street. They will hold up perfectly fine for the track.

Jerry

 

[droppinbottom]

I think one of the best things you can tell us is what kind of rpm will the motor be seeing? Depending on how high you plan on reving it will depend on what I would use.