clutch choice, please help

strange179 · #1 06-21-2003, 08:54 PM

I'm doing a 5 speed swap and I'm trying to get opinions on the different clutches that people have used.
How does your pedal feel?
How smooth is the engagement?
How well does it handle the torque?
How much would it cost me to buy it?
Where would I get it?
And, What is the part number or what is the application?

Thanks,
Jay

wawazat?? · #2 06-21-2003, 09:01 PM

I have an Exedy (Daiken) lightweight chromoly flywheel and Exedy "Sport" clutch. I got them for $600 shipped brand new from a guy on NASIOC who decided to go with a 6 speed after he'd already bought them. I got quite a deal on them

These pieces typically go for well over $700 plus shipping. I wanted a lightweight flywheel, but I'm not a fan of two piece flywheels.

You can get this set-up from a number of vendors on nasioc.

Todd

elninoalex · #3 06-21-2003, 10:19 PM

I used an RPS clutch set with a 90 Legacy factory flywheel(18lbs) and it works great. Handles the power, but feels like a stock clutch. It uses a factory disc with a beefy pressure plate for very smooth engagement. It cost me $336.

Stephen

Motorsport-SVX · #4 06-21-2003, 10:22 PM

run Centerforce dual friction....
soft pedel, great for daily drivers
excellent grip
price is reasonable
streetable then most
If you want to, email me your application and Ill
see what kind of price I can get you on one .....
Dayle

strange179 · #5 06-23-2003, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by elninoalex
I used an RPS clutch set with a 90 Legacy factory flywheel(18lbs) and it works great. Handles the power, but feels like a stock clutch. It uses a factory disc with a beefy pressure plate for very smooth engagement. It cost me $336.

Stephen

Stephen,
Do you know any part numbers for the setup you have? I checked out their web site and I didn't find exactly what you were referring to. If you don't have a part number a link would work just as well.

Thanks a bunch,
Jay

GreenMarine · #6 06-23-2003, 04:14 PM

Dude let me know if you are still needing a Clutch and give me a phone # to call you at tomorrow night(Tuesday) and I can give ya the name and info of the guy that hooked me up BIG TIME with a 6 puck Kevlar lightened clutch for WAY cheaper than you would ever expect to get them.... Let me know man....

#7 06-23-2003, 06:24 PM

i've been considereing a stock WRX clutch. My friend has his laying around w/ 150 miles on it, since he upgraded to a act stage 3 the 1st day he got it. Gave it to me when I got my 5 speed tranny.

Anyone run one of those?

elninoalex · #8 06-23-2003, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by strange179

Stephen,
Do you know any part numbers for the setup you have? I checked out their web site and I didn't find exactly what you were referring to. If you don't have a part number a link would work just as well.

Thanks a bunch,
Jay

RP MS-20903-ST

No prob.

strange179 · #9 06-24-2003, 06:11 AM

Here goes,

GreenMarineSVX: I'm definitely still trying to make a clutch choice. I'd like to talk to you about your guy's clutches. Feel free to give me a call tonight at home. I should be there by about 5:30 and then I'll probably be there all night. I usually head to bed at around tenish or a little after. Home Phone: 603-332-4829

EverclearAtMSU: Isn't the WRX clutch a different type somehow? I know it and the early 90's turbo Legacys used a "pull type" clutch, but I think they are just referring to the slave cylinder opperation when they say that. I have checked a couple different clutch sites and they aways seem to list the same parts for the 2.2L and the 2.5L engines but the 2.2 Turbo ones always have different part numbers. I don't know it is just bolt patterns or diameter or if there are bigger differences for these clutches.

elninoalex: Thanks for the info. I'll take that to their site and check it out.

Ok, I think that covers everything.

Thanks again everyone,
Jay

GreenMarine · #10 06-24-2003, 09:36 AM

Cool dude, I'll give ya a call tonight around 9:00 ish eastern time... cool??? Talk to ya then.... Oh yea, my name's Chris

strange179 · #11 06-24-2003, 09:44 AM

Ok Chris, that sounds good to me. I should probably be done with the car for the night and cleaned up by then.

Thank you again,
Jay

GreenMarine · #12 06-25-2003, 09:45 AM

Alright man, well it is called "Clutch and Brake of Asheville"..... I have the number but not on me at the moment...

.... Sorry, I'll post it as soon as I get back to work around 5:00pm or so... cool??? Sorry for my not being organized and stuff....

strange179 · #13 06-25-2003, 10:23 AM

No big deal about timing. Another few hours or a day isn't going to make too much difference.

Thanks again,
Jay

GreenMarine · #14 06-26-2003, 12:27 PM

Dude, I left a voice mail on your Voice mail telling ya his number and his name... I talked to him last night too and he said that he would hook ya up and anyone else that called him and told him that "Chris and Shane told them to call the best clutch guy in NC".... Hahaha... Yea, he is really cool

strange179 · #15 06-26-2003, 12:29 PM

I got your msg last night and I was actually just getting ready to call him. Thanks for all the help
Justin