Which do you think is a better clutch setup?

[RipperXX]

So, I might have to replace my clutch setup since it seems the SBR kevlar street disk and the old style ACT pressure plate may not be fully compatible (although I was told otherwise)


So I am considering (once I confirm the current setup is a problem) a new setup, still ACT. Except im thinking maybe go down in pressure plate..pressure and use a "better" as in more friction and grip, clutch disk. Like a sprung 6 puck. Currently the car has the old style ACT 2600 PP with a SBR 3500 kevlar street disk. Oh and a XACT street flywheel.

Or I could just try the "new" style ACT 2600 PP & Street disk, the car gets driven a decent amount on the street, so im not sure if the puck clutch will be an issue. I don't have any experience with them. I'm assuming theres no extra noise with it being a sprung puck clutch disk. Just more grabby. The reason im thinking about reducing the pressure plate pressure, I figure it's just better on the bottom end of the engine, as in reduces the stress on the bearings and what not. Cars currently making a little over 300whp, goal is about 80ish more. I know the 2100/6 puck option is rated to hold 410 ft/lb torque sooo looks like it could do the job fine AND offer less pressure on the bottom end, pedal assembly etc.) Im just worried about how it will behave on engagement etc.


So anyone that has any of these combos, or better yet has had both or all three please comment.


P.S. if you vote, please comment on why you voted the way you did.

 

[97gst_spyder]

I run an ACT 2100 with an unsprung 6puck disk. Its never let me down. Makes noise at idle sometimes, does chatter if the rpm's are too low when taking off.

 

[RipperXX]

Hows the engagement? It does seem that it's the "simplest" setup and there for least likely to cause any problems, at all . Since theres no springs to pop out, or areas to rub etc. etc. (K.I.S.S) Just wondering if you wish you could do it over with a sprung hub.

 

[BIGBLAZE79]

I drove my buddies RX7 with an unspring 6 puck and it a bi*** to keep from stalling or barking the tires. I have had the ACT 2600 with street disk since 2002. I have only replaced the disk twice and that's because I was fixing the tranny or engine at the time so I figured while I got it off. The only thing I don't like is the street disk will glaze over and start to slip, with multiple launches, if I don't give it time to cool. I think my next disk I am gonna try the spring 6 puck. The material on a 6puck is rated for a higher temp so it doesn't glaze over like the street disk. I'm just worried about my tranny or transfer case or rear end with a 6 puck. Currently I launch at 5500 with dsmlink.

 

[H4G64T]

ACT now offers an unsprung street disk. My vote is for the 2600 with the unsprung street disk.

 

[red_devil]

This is my next clutch

http://www.tmzperformance.com/Mitsubishi%20SBC%20Clutch%20Kits.html

Ive alwasy had poor engagment and grabbing at 6000rpm with my ACT.

 

[RipperXX]

^ Never heard of south bend, but it's cheaper than the ACT, and sounds nice. You say this is your next clutch. When do you expect to have one in?

 

[LandoAWD]

This is my next clutch

TMZ Performance

Ive alwasy had poor engagment and grabbing at 6000rpm with my ACT.

Same.

 

[97gst_spyder]

I have zero drive-ability issues. I drive it like any other stock clutch car. Yes, If you let go of the clutch too quick your going to jerk the shit out of you, the car, anything thats in the car too. But thats it.

I only have chatter if I takeoff from a stop under 1800-2000rpm. I slip it out too.

My buddy has the same setup except he has a sprung disk. Same behavior.

 

[red_devil]

^ Never heard of south bend, but it's cheaper than the ACT, and sounds nice. You say this is your next clutch. When do you expect to have one in?

Not untill next year.

 

[94_TSi]

I voted "other", I have never been all that impressed with act clutches. I have had nothing but excellent luck with Competition clutch's. The stage 5, 6 puck sprung to be exact. I have also heard nothing but great things about South bend's.

 

[russ96gst]

^ Never heard of south bend, but it's cheaper than the ACT, and sounds nice. You say this is your next clutch. When do you expect to have one in?

southbend seem to be great from what I hear, however its not cheaper, RRE has 2600pp with street disk for under $400...(not that $40 is worth cryin about)

 

[RipperXX]

Cool, I guess I will look into those two brands a little more. Is a puck disk hard on the flywheel, im sure theres some increased wear but is it a decent amount?

Also anyone used one of those kevlar disks for very long?






*Edit* any opinions on spec? There Stage 2+ looks nice.