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What clutch to get?
I am in the market for a new clutch and need to get one fast. I am looking for a clutch set to fit the 95 Impreza as that is the year/model tranny that is in my SVX. My search has yielded 2 main choices. First is an "Exedy" 225 street clutch that has a solid surface and runs about $220 for a complete clutch set. Second choice is an "ACT" Street/Race clutch set available in 300ft/lb or 400ft/lb size in a 4 puck or 6 puck configuration and runs about $300.
The current clutch is a 6 puck kevlar racing clutch that Huck installed a couple years ago. It probably has no more than 10,000 miles on it and was already shot when I bought my SVX from him. In addition to slipping badly, it chatters like a mother f'er when it warms up and is totally irratating to drive. I understand that racing clutches can be expected to chatter when making civilized starts from a dead stop, especialy when cold. In keeping with the civilized nature of the SVX, even with a 5MT, I would like to maintain a civilized ride. I am leaning towards a normal organic full-faced clutch like the Exedy for those reasons but worry that it won't last long under the pressure of the H6 engine. Anything has to last longer than the current clutch though so it couldn't be any worse. Or could it? I need some input from the other 5MT owners as to what to get. I need to replace the clutch before the Reading meet so time is of the essence, especially if I have to have a clutch set shipped. Money is also a concern as I cannot afford to spend more than necessary. Input as to what I should go with would be greatly appreciated. Also, how much should I expect to pay to have a clutch installed since I most likely will not have the time to do it myself? Thanks in advance. Johnny
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I've driven a few 5MT SVX's and still like the stock WRX clutch the best. The other 2 I drive were my dad's (Mike's old green 95) with a stage 2 and Astralbody/PatrickB/tomssvx's with a real bad stage 2 (apparantly fixed now).
GreenMarine has experience with a few different clutches as well.
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Get an RPS.
Best stock replacement sport clutch I've ever used, by far. Lasts significantly longer under heavy use than Exedy, etc. as well. Their 6-puck cerametallic Turbo Max clutch is the one I'd recommend... excellent power holding characteristics with an extremely smooth engagement. No chatter. Their organic Turbo Max will work great for your application as well. Their website is http://www.turboclutch.com If you are interested we are a dealer for RPS, Exedy/Daikin, ACT, Centerforce, Clutchmasters, SPEC, and Tilton. Jason Porter TopSpeed 2130 Brandon Trail Alpharetta, GA 30004 info@topspeedsales.com tollfree 866-94-SPEED Last edited by Porter; 03-28-2005 at 05:53 PM. |
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape. |
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape. |
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Sorry, I don't know the brand names. Ask Mike or Tom. I know Tom's is BLUE
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David B. SVXipedia @ SVX-IW.COM -- SVX Information Warehouse 2.0 coming...eventually! Ebony 1992 SVX LS-L 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro 187k miles RIP (Rust In Pieces) 1993 SVX 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro Polyurethane bushings still available! |
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My personal preference is for the RPS Max organic, with double the torque capacity, but the price is up to $472 so that may be out of your range. Don't be put off by their website and the misspelling of Impreza, apparently they had a trained monkey coding when they put the site together. They make an excellent product. |
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I have the ACT in my Laguna Blue 5MT and it is great.
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape. |
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Jason,
Have you driven cars with the Exedy, ACT, and RPS clutch? Just curious if you have any comment as to which is the least prone to chatter.
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Mychailo :: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ :: 1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold) Visit my locker SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads. |
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There is always the guy in NC that Greenmarine recommends but he wants the original pieces so he can be sure his new clutches match the original fitment. He wants only $200 for the whole package including a 6-puck kevlar disk and heavy duty pressure plate but I can't send him my old stuff. Johnny
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape. |
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I hate to mention it, but if you are intent on getting rid of the chatter, you might want to starting considering the possibility that you'll need a new flywheel too. Just depends on the condition of the flywheel in your car.
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Mychailo :: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ :: 1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold) Visit my locker SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads. |
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Hey Guys,
This thread brings up a question: Is the manual for the SVX prone to the "chatter" problem and using up clutches quickly? Harry
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I am not sure which one I have. I will try to find out. It is the one that Smallcar put in when they installed the clutch.
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