Which brand of clutch should I get?

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Which brand of clutch?

Exedy
9
60%
ACT
1
7%
Clutch Master
0
No votes
SPEC
2
13%
Shit! Bonerz
3
20%
 
Total votes: 15

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Which brand of clutch should I get?

Post by legacy92ej22t »

Just what the title says. I'm looking for opinions on brand of clutch. I will adress type of clutch (organic, 6-puck, 4-puck ect..) later. TIA.

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Wow, 15 views and only 3 votes....
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Post by skid542 »

I would vote but I've only ever had two clutches replaced since I've owned a car and both were replaced by my mechanic so I don't really have much expertise on clutch selection.

Edit : I voted for Excedy so that I could see the results of the poll.
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Post by tris91ricer »

My vote goes with Exedy.. I've heard good things.
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Post by dzx »

Get the cerametallic exedy clutch. I've got the stage 1 but i'll probaby go to stage two next time i change it.
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Post by BAC5.2 »

You drove my car, Matt. I have the Exedy Stage1.

Do NOT get a puck-clutch. You'll want to kill yourself after driving one in traffic.
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Post by legacy92ej22t »

Hmmm, Exedy is really getting the nod. You guys are killing me though. The Exedy stage-1 is around $100 more then the ACT. Does everyone really dislike ACT or what? Are they good?


Phil- Why? Do you really think it'll be that big a difference? The 6 puck is supposed to be a 30% increase in clutch feel. That doesn't seem too bad. I actually like a really stiff clutch, I think our OEM clutch feel is pretty loose.
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Post by dzx »

Never tried ACT or known anyone who has. My friend has the ceramic clutch in his 3000gt and really likes it even tho its overkill for his n/a power.
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Post by BAC5.2 »

It's not stiff feel, it's lack of the ability to slip the clutch.

I hear bad things about ACT. I was in a similar situation as you, and I just decided to go with the Exedy. FAR to many good stories to turn it down.
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Post by free5ty1e »

<--voted for Exedy to see results, and because they're the only ones I've heard consistent good reviews about.

Fascinating how much of the poll went this way :)
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Post by -K- »

I liked my SPEC stage II and I have seen them put up with a lot of abuse.

I will also say don't get some unsprung six puck. I don't think they are real hard to use, just a pain to have to think about all the time.
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Post by BAC5.2 »

FWIW though, a local is running 11.8@121.6 on a stock WRX tranny with a ACT 6-puck and a stock WRX pressure plate.
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