TOO many SOHC turbo clutch choices...:frustrated:
10-18-2003, 10:53 AM
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TOO many SOHC turbo clutch choices...:frustrated:
I'm shopping for a new clutch, and there are a lot of options out there for me. Let me describe what I want out of this clutch:
-smooth engagement
-DAILY driven, to school, work, everywhere
-decent price
-hold up to 240whp, but for now it won't be making more than 200whp (at least for a year)
-no clutch chatter, slipping, etc.
I'm looking at the Exedy organic kit for $190 shipped. I can get the ACT HDSS kit for $292 shipped. I'm also looking at clutchmasters, action, clutchnet stage 2, and anything else out there that's reputable. I WANT TO DO THIS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME.
By the way I've searched everywhere and gotten too much misinformation and conflicting opinions, so let's hear some fresh ones.
-smooth engagement
-DAILY driven, to school, work, everywhere
-decent price
-hold up to 240whp, but for now it won't be making more than 200whp (at least for a year)
-no clutch chatter, slipping, etc.
I'm looking at the Exedy organic kit for $190 shipped. I can get the ACT HDSS kit for $292 shipped. I'm also looking at clutchmasters, action, clutchnet stage 2, and anything else out there that's reputable. I WANT TO DO THIS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME.
By the way I've searched everywhere and gotten too much misinformation and conflicting opinions, so let's hear some fresh ones.
10-18-2003, 11:21 AM
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Re: TOO many SOHC turbo clutch choices...:frustrated: (boostincoupe)
i have ACT HD with Action disc
the ACT HD is STIFF as hell !!! i wouldn't recommend for daily drivers
and my combination is good..
but don't know why it's making a weired sound when i let off my clutch.. sounds like something is slipping
find Rocket, he is a expert in cluthes, he can get u cheap prices too
the ACT HD is STIFF as hell !!! i wouldn't recommend for daily drivers
and my combination is good..
but don't know why it's making a weired sound when i let off my clutch.. sounds like something is slipping
find Rocket, he is a expert in cluthes, he can get u cheap prices too
10-18-2003, 01:39 PM
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Re: TOO many SOHC turbo clutch choices...:frustrated: (boostincoupe)
exedy organic, like stock engaement, not stiff, smooth!! holds my 8psi good...
btw stock honda clutches are made by exedy
btw stock honda clutches are made by exedy
10-18-2003, 09:49 PM
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Re: TOO many SOHC turbo clutch choices...:frustrated: (reignofchaos)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by reignofchaos »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">btw stock honda clutches are made by exedy </TD></TR></TABLE>
Not to say you're wrong but I think it's more like. Exedy uses Daiken parts... Daiken makes stock honda clutches. Something like that. I have an Exedy/Daiken clutch assembled by a local clutch shop
</TD></TR></TABLE>Not to say you're wrong but I think it's more like. Exedy uses Daiken parts... Daiken makes stock honda clutches. Something like that. I have an Exedy/Daiken clutch assembled by a local clutch shop
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I got that for my D16 too! just sittin in my basement 
10-18-2003, 10:43 PM
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Re: (racinskittle)
im runnign the xtss for my d16y8. used to be daily driven and it was fine. clutch is stiff but u get used to it quick. now it sits in the garage and driven on weekends because it got stolen and in scared to take it out. it holds 10 psi without any slipping at all.
10-19-2003, 06:16 AM
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Re: (JDEM1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDEM1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">HD SS is too stiff?, wait til you drive an XT/SS 
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Exactly, and it isn't that bad (XTSS) either. What a wuss.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Exactly, and it isn't that bad (XTSS) either. What a wuss.
10-19-2003, 09:29 AM
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Re: TOO many SOHC turbo clutch choices...:frustrated: (itsasecret)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by itsasecret »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ive got a centerforce dual friction its a good clutch also have one for sale</TD></TR></TABLE>
didn't hold **** for me. slipped first time at the track.
didn't hold **** for me. slipped first time at the track.
10-24-2003, 12:13 PM
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Re: TOO many SOHC turbo clutch choices...:frustrated: (boostincoupe)
bump...where can I get a SPEC stage 2 clutch? Any other clutches in the 200-250 dollar range?
10-24-2003, 12:18 PM
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Re: TOO many SOHC turbo clutch choices...:frustrated: (CivicRyda2k)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CivicRyda2k »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
didn't hold **** for me. slipped first time at the track.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Same here, wouldn't hold 10 psi, POS!
I've been advised to go with the XTSS for next year, I just hope it will hold 300whp/250ish lbs of tq.
didn't hold **** for me. slipped first time at the track.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Same here, wouldn't hold 10 psi, POS!
I've been advised to go with the XTSS for next year, I just hope it will hold 300whp/250ish lbs of tq.
10-24-2003, 12:27 PM
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Re: TOO many SOHC turbo clutch choices...:frustrated: (ELSpool)
I have had a centerforce dual friction IT SLIPPED BAD!!!!
Two weeks later swapped it out for an ACT HD, it never has slipped after almost a year now and had almost no wear when I had it apart 1 weeks ago. The pedal is NOT STIFF!!! IMO it feels perfect, better than a stock civic clutch which feels way to light compared to other cars.
Two weeks later swapped it out for an ACT HD, it never has slipped after almost a year now and had almost no wear when I had it apart 1 weeks ago. The pedal is NOT STIFF!!! IMO it feels perfect, better than a stock civic clutch which feels way to light compared to other cars.
10-24-2003, 12:43 PM
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Re: TOO many SOHC turbo clutch choices...:frustrated: (itsasecret)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by itsasecret »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ive got a centerforce dual friction its a good clutch also have one for sale</TD></TR></TABLE>
Hows the feel? I have a Centerforce stage 1 DFX clutch in a box waiting for my spare tranny to get rebuilt with an LSD and then change the clutch when I swap trannies.
Hows the feel? I have a Centerforce stage 1 DFX clutch in a box waiting for my spare tranny to get rebuilt with an LSD and then change the clutch when I swap trannies.
10-24-2003, 05:18 PM
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Re: TOO many SOHC turbo clutch choices...:frustrated: (Marauder)
The ACT XT is pretty stiff IMO. The HD feels perfect to me. With the 6 puck unsprung R6 disc it holds a lot of torque but doesn't kill your leg in traffic.
the psi at your intake manifold has nothing to do with how good a clutch is!!!!
the psi at your intake manifold has nothing to do with how good a clutch is!!!!
10-24-2003, 09:28 PM
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Re: TOO many SOHC turbo clutch choices...:frustrated: (Bailhatch)
center force dual friction works well been street and autocrossing on one for over 4 years..
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10-24-2003, 10:32 PM
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Re: TOO many SOHC turbo clutch choices...:frustrated: (4whldft)
IMO... can't go wrong with ACT. I shoulda gotten it to begin with. never heard of any probs with them on sohc's
10-26-2003, 09:46 AM
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Re: TOO many SOHC turbo clutch choices...:frustrated: (accordfreak)
btw... this is why i said don't get a centerforce DF
hehe ignore my horrible launch... just listen to the clutch slip in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th...
http://www.tiora.net/~civicryd...p.avi
hehe ignore my horrible launch... just listen to the clutch slip in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th...
http://www.tiora.net/~civicryd...p.avi
10-26-2003, 09:55 AM
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Re: TOO many SOHC turbo clutch choices...:frustrated: (CivicRyda2k)
I have an ACT HDSS on my y8 turbo sol. It isn't stiff at all. Might be a little more than stock but it definately isn't a workout.
KTeller8 got me mine for 315 shipped. Shoot him a PM.
KTeller8 got me mine for 315 shipped. Shoot him a PM.