Serge L

im gona have to get a clutch soon and was looking into getting a stage 1 clutch for their durability compared to OEM clutches.

I have a stock 98 civic ex d16y8, would it be worth it to do this? what kinds of brands would you guys recommend for me?

a OEM clutch kit is $125 at Auto zone

scrybitz92

You could go stock or stage 1, but the same price($125) you pay for that oem a few $'s more you can getta nice clutch kit off ebay...........personally I gotta stock y7 with a y8 tranny stuffed with a xtd stage 3, so really its all up to you. The stage 1 would have more durability than an oem clutch.

Serge L

do you know what websites would be good with brand and price.
im not expecting to pay same price but not trying to pay 500 lol

scrybitz92

Word......I paid $40 for my clutch with 500-1000miles on it from a friend, but the clutch kit I have XTD stage 3 is $130 on ebay and there's different options on ebay as well. PM me you email and I'll send you a couple I had bookmarked to buy before my buddy offered up his.

Serge L

i just found one on assaultech.com thats for a good price, with free shipping im probably gona get. but thanks!

doood

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exedy oem

egsleepercivic

x2

get this an save $25 over az
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EXEDY-OEM-CL...8486e3&vxp=mtr

grumblemarc

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Skip all that "Stage 1" nonsense since all of that lingo is arbitrary and does not represent a standard. Get the clutch that will hold the power. Simple as that. If you're not making any power then get a good OEM replacement clutch.

civicgsr

I'm also chiming in with the same advice. I ran a stock clutch on a high rpm aggressively built B18C1 and it worked very well. Unless you are boosting and making huge torque, a OEM or equivalent clutch will work great.

I also want to throw my vote in for an OEM Exedy clutch. I picked one up through Amazon for $100 for a Miata. Worked out really well and was lighter than stock.

-Alex

jbpnoman

OEM Exedy, Comp Clutch, Clutchmasters...any decent brand. You get what you pay for, and I wouldn't trust anything eBay-cheap in my motor.

98civdx

x3

Mav-GT

got a exedy stage 1 its beautiful!!

92lxsleeper

Exedy is the only aftermarket i would touch. I always just go Honda on a stock engine. their clutches last a long time.

DCx2

autozone doesn't sell OEM* it's OE replacement.. but for a stock just get an oem replacement or Exedy Stage 1 clutch..anything higher will be too much for the power you're not really putting out..just saying

Serge L

oh my bad^^ now i know thanks.

il go with the exedy oem replacement since im not planning to do any motor work and it will save me 100$
but with ebay i would rather buy stuff such as this from a company even if i will spend 150. not a fan of ebay unless its something not important

itsnotfast

I've run Exedy OEM clutches on most of my cars, including a mildly built VR4 and have always had good luck. My Civic (LS w/ GSR trans) had a SPEC stage one and it was fine as well. Just my .02

blaine1987

i deff agree with exedy oem for what your running

SLAMMEDM5

I WOULD SAY EXEDY OR THIS ONE

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GRIPFORCE-OE...item230c3141b0

grumblemarc

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Uh, no.

jbpnoman

If you want to save some money, the cheapest place I've found for clutches was http://www.clutchflywheel.com.

Zeusfire69

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/best-clutch-kit-2000-civic-si-3051409/

98civdx

Why would you reccomend that clutch?

SLAMMEDM5

IDK I JUST LOOKED ON EBAY AND IT SAID 450 SOLD OR SOMETHING SO I THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD PRICE LOL


IM CURRENTLY RUNING CENTERFORCE WITH A EBAY ALUMINUM FLYWHEEL SO FAR SO GOOD

98civdx

There's no way the $70 clutch is any good.

Centerforce clutches are fine.