hall97civic

Ok, well before long I will be doing a timeing belt, water pump, tensioner, valve lash adjustment on my 97 civic hx with the 1.6 v-tec e. I figured it will be easier to do the timing belt while the engine is out and you have to take out the engine to easily do a clutch, and ontop of that I don't think that it has ever had a clutch put in it. So I figured that I would just hoist up the engine a couple of feet, do the timing belt, clutch, ect. So that leads me to my question...
What is the best stock replacement clutch? I do not race, it is a daily driver, and I like to get on it every now and then. Should I just spend the money and go with a genuine honda one or is there a better aftermarket THAT IS NOT A RACING CLUTCH? I do not want a racing clutch.
later,
robert

turbociviccoupe

exedy sells oe replacement clutch. get that more than enough for you.

MonkeyBoy668

If you want a clutch that'll have the life of your OEM clutch, you want... an OEM clutch from Honda.

If you don't mind replacing it more often, there's no shortage of aftermarket clutches to go with. You just want a basic OE replacement clutch kit. Exedy should be good, I went with an ACT kit and it's good.

Though based on the position the clutch engages at, the ACT makes me think it's going to wear out quick - started out engaging near the floor, 1.5yrs later it's engaging at almost the top of the clutch travel. I keep hoping it's just the magic of self-adjusting hydraulics at play, but I'm pretty sure I'll be replacing it fairly soon...

dohcdelsol93

I've had several exedy clutches. I always had very good luck with them.

ACT has a better performance better but IMO isn't worth the extra $$$ unless you have a heavily modded engine that needs it.

My only complaint about ACT other than the cost is the squeaky throw out bearing.

Libertariat

gripforce clutches on ebay.

Great seller, quick shipping.

You should be able to get a clutch for under $100 for an OE replacement.

I paid $240 for OE replacement and a 9lb fidanza.

hall97civic

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MonkeyBoy668 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you want a clutch that'll have the life of your OEM clutch, you want... an OEM clutch from Honda.

If you don't mind replacing it more often, there's no shortage of aftermarket clutches to go with. You just want a basic OE replacement clutch kit. Exedy should be good, I went with an ACT kit and it's good.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I take no joy in replacing clutches, so what ever will last the longest. I was planning on going with a honda one, but didn't know if any aftermarket would last as long or longer. Would it be best to mix and match, say aftermarket clutch and a honda throughout bearing, or other way around? Just thowing some ideas around.
thanks

turbociviccoupe

it last bout the same but one a honda will be alot of $$$

hall97civic

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turbociviccoupe &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it last bout the same but one a honda will be alot of $$$</TD></TR></TABLE>
to be exact, 220 for clutch and thowout bearing. Not as bad as I thought it would be but still pretty expensive.
thanks,
robert

Libertariat

Yeah most import specific shops charge around $200 for a changeover/clutch install.

hall97civic

an <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek forever guy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah most import specific shops charge around $200 for a changeover/clutch install. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I ment that it was 220 for the parts, I'm doing the work myself.

hall97civic

late morning bump. come on, everybody should have an opinion on this!
later,
robert

hall97civic

another bump

hall97civic

bump

Libertariat

What more do you need?

bmoua

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turbociviccoupe &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">exedy sells oe replacement clutch. get that more than enough for you.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes they do but pedal feel is way too soft...i have the exedy OE on my y8 tranny and pedel feel is way too soft...i'd go with a act clutch...

dividedas1

Centerforce

Driven a few honda's with them aside from my coupe and i absolutley love the clutch.

hall97civic

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dividedas1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Centerforce

Driven a few honda's with them aside from my coupe and i absolutley love the clutch.</TD></TR></TABLE>

how long do they last and how do they feel?

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek forever guy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What more do you need?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I thought that there were more than 4 types of cluthes that people used.
later,
robert

dividedas1

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hall97civic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
how long do they last and how do they feel?
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hey sorry i never responded to your question. Im not really sure about miles it really all depends on your driving i personally beat the **** out of my civic and its been a little over two years and the clutch still grabs like the first day i put it in the car. It really isnt a hard pressure plate so the pedal is close to stock. the only negative i have heard about cf clutches are with turbo set ups.