clutch, imput needed
 

I am buying a new clutch, mine is starting to go.. but I have some factors I have to consider; 1 I plan on going to higher HP as I go on, and 2) My current clutch (and I am no mechanic) does not seem to be able to hold on the lowend torque. I makes a heavy rubbing sound and then the car GOES, (hear 2 sheets of 1000 grit paper rubbing..) so I think I am going with the ACT 6 puck, they also have a 4 puck one, but the 6 is more expensive by like 2 dollars.

Is there any thing I should think about here? Will I be upset? my current one is a very sensitive one, and you can miss the gear fast if you pull back even a little , so, that is what I have now...

any help would be nice.

Again, I am looking to get the ACT 6 puck clutch, heavy pressure plate, and the prolite flywheel. Thanks!!!

very stiff clutch.... no need to go that crazy as a stage 2 will be just fine...

and if you want help putting it in, gimme a call....

what di you mean by a stage 2? the 6 puck is a stage what? and I hate to do it, but I might take you up on your offer... LOL

they dont have a stage 1 2 3 they have street, 4 puck, and 6 puck. the 4 puck is litterally $2 dollars cheaper. you know more about this then I do, so plz explain
thanks

well... I drove YT's car and granted I had no time to really learn the clutch, but the stage 3 6 puck is a very on/ off clutch. I found it difficult to modulate. Maybe with some more driving I would get better, but for me anyway I have the OEM STi clutch in my car now......

and let me know how soon you are thinking about getting it done as I would need to know a little bit in advance because of school and stuff....

I always would recommend an Organic disc with whatever clutch you get (UNLESS you are dragracing and feel like launching the car EVERYSINGLE TIME)... Personally I went with the Exedy Stage 1 organic clutch and an Exedy Light weight flywheel (13lbs vs the ~24lb stocker)...

My first clutch was an 8 puck ceramic and I HATED EVERY SECOND of it's existance in the car... That is one reason it was only in the car for 3 months before I couldn't stand it anymore, took it out and gave it to a member on NASIOC who was building his WRX and needed a drag clutch...

You WILL experience massive clutch shudder with compounds other than organic if you try to slip the clutch (as one normally does when driving around town)... I found that the smoothest way to get off the line with my old clutch was to rev the motor to about 3,000 rpms and come outta the clutch pedal briskly and fully... This gets VERY OLD when you are driving a date to dinner... "I swear I'm not trying to launch the car, but if I don't do this the clutch will rattle your teeth out baby"... Yeah, that got old with her too, and she hasn't ridden in my car since...

Go with the Execy Stage 1 Organic Street clutch... The pressure Plate is stronger than a stock WRX one and the disc is alittle beefer... It will be all you'll ever need... UNLESS you are planning on a 250+whp SVX in the near future... I'm at right about 200whp and 200wtq and the clutch has been in the car since 2003... Done MANY Autocrosses and about 40,000 miles and haven't had a problem with it yet...

~ Chris

so go with the 4 puck? I dont wanna go with the street one and then have too much power... http://www.andysautosport.com/subaru...n/clutch_kits/ link for the clutchs they have... I was gunna go with the prolite flywheel (I heard 12lbs) and the stage 2 (I guess) but here is the site, what do you think?

the 4 puck will handle any power you will ever put into the SVX....

If you are going w/ a puck style atleast get one w/ the springs, if that is an option.
That's all I can say here as the only import I have had w/ power used a centerforce dual friction which was nice on the street and allowed a hard launch at the track, but after just 6k miles the pressure plate devoleped hot spots and chatter. that was with a break in of 300 miles.

If I do a clutch master spring clutch with a ACT flywheel does that matter?

Dude... Did you read anything I spent 15 mintues writing???... If you buy a buck style cluthc you are doing absolutly NOTHING for drivability...

A stock WRX clutch is fine for an SVX with a swap... A Stage 1 upgraded Organic clutch from Exedy or ACT is all that the average SVX owner will ever need, as they will handle atleast 300 crank HP, and if you get 300 crank HP outta your SVX, we need to talk...

~ Chris

dido, as why I would recommend buying for the future and getting a stronger pressure plate w/ a smooth clutch. easy driving and longevity due to less clutch wear due to less slippage points to a stock type setup. just factor in the extra weight of the svx and any power you wish to make over time when making your purchase.

I have a feeling that if he gets a "puck style" clutch then we'll be hearing "Youguys were right" within a few days of him installing it and driving it... Seriously, it will make you hate your car and hate driving it...

Stick with either a new Stock WRX clutch (which will still do the job nicely) or a stage 1 organic clutch. It is the same design as stock but with a stronger pressureplate and slightly beefier organic clutch disc...

~ Chris