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Old 10-20-2002, 01:47 PM
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Alright, I found out that there was a clutch spring in between the disk and the pressure plate, so I'm looking for a new clutch assesmbly. Ive had it recommended to me to get an ACT HDSS clutch, but are there any other clutches that are good for light (75 shot) nitrous use on a b18c1? Thanks.
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SPEC 3 puck unsprung stage 4 clutch Aggessive but streetable also no heavy pedal feel
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i have an act and clutch master flywheel!!! i do not recommend the act but i do recommend the clutchmaster stage 3!!!! wit the aluminum flywheel!!!
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i have an act and clutch master flywheel!!! i do not recommend the act but i do recommend the clutchmaster stage 3!!!! wit the aluminum flywheel!!!
Why not act?
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Default Re: ACT clutch? (ragejed)

yes, please explain why the ACT clutch sucks. i have the ACT HDSS and i've had no problems with it.
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yes, please explain why the ACT clutch sucks. i have the ACT HDSS and i've had no problems with it.
Same here, ACT HDSS w/Toda
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i have an XTSS with fidanza flywheel.... ****** rules...
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Default Re: ACT clutch? (tegasaurus)

Oh, another question. Is it necessary to break in the clutch?
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Oh, another question. Is it necessary to break in the clutch?
God ya! unless you like a shinny frizbie
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Default Re: ACT clutch? (ragejed)

So, what's the proper break-in procedure? drive nice and carefully for a couple hundred miles?
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I'd go for 500-1k city driving, dont let the clutch heat up for too long
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Default Re: ACT clutch? (ragejed)

What do you mean by heat up for too long? Like 7k rpm clutch feathering, err smoking?
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Like you shift at 3-4k, DO NOT go above this unless you wanna take an expensive risk.
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Alright. Thanks for the help ^_^
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Default Re: ACT clutch? (ragejed)

ACT XTSS and TODA flywheel here. Just fine so far...

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how do you guys like the act clutches compared to the exedy clutches?
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Just so you know, ACT claims no break-in period for their clutches.

I would anyway, thats just their claim.
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Default Re: ACT clutch? (G3gsr)

ACT besides the normal chatter you get.. the clutch grabs pretty damn good. your choice is good for your setup.


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Default Re: ACT clutch? (garados)

I've been using a 6 puck ACT for 2 years and it grabs hard.
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Default Re: ACT clutch? (garados)

i have a ITR clutch and flywheel ill sell to u for 185 shipped or can get u a brand new clutchmaster stage 3 or 4 with CM flywheel for 600 shipped... each for 310
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ACT HDSS with Comptech 6.75lb FW
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ACT HDSS with clutchmasters flywheel
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Default Re: ACT clutch? (newgsrdriver)

Just so you know, ACT claims no break-in period for their clutches.

I would anyway, thats just their claim.
Do ACT clutches require a break in period?

For organic street discs “00 and SS” we recommend breaking in the clutch for 200-300 miles with mild engagement such as stop and go city driving prior to racing or spirited driving. ACT race discs usually only require a few hard slips to lap in the surfaces prior to normal driving or racing. Do not overheat the clutch during the break in period.





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