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02-05-2005, 09:08 PM

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Do i need to upgrade the clutch

I'm going to turbo my D16z6 with about 10-12 psi, Is it best to get a new clutch or can a stock one handle this? I've got some saying oem would hold, but others say upgrade.

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02-05-2005, 09:17 PM

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Re: Do i need to upgrade the clutch (civiceg500)

I'm sure you could run that clutch for a while but it will wear much faster than usual. Blow that clutch to hell THEN upgrade.

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02-05-2005, 09:17 PM

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Re: Do i need to upgrade the clutch (civiceg500)

i would upgrade. the stock one would probably hold for a while, but it just wouldn't be as good.

dunno. never owned a turbo d-series.

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02-05-2005, 09:18 PM

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Re: Do i need to upgrade the clutch (SOHC4life 96)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SOHC4life 96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm sure you could run that clutch for a while but it will wear much faster than usual. Blow that clutch to hell THEN upgrade.</TD></TR></TABLE>

hey thats actually good advice.

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02-05-2005, 10:32 PM

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it all depends on how u drive it if you do a bunch of launches and hard driving it'll eat your clutch up in no time.

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02-05-2005, 10:38 PM

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Prolly last as long as your stock internals.

. I'd beat it to hell then get another one, when i NEED it.

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02-05-2005, 10:53 PM

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Re: Do i need to upgrade the clutch (civiceg500)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civiceg500 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm going to turbo my D16z6 with about 10-12 psi, Is it best to get a new clutch or can a stock one handle this? I've got some saying oem would hold, but others say upgrade. </TD></TR></TABLE>

just upgrade

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02-05-2005, 11:05 PM

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Re: Do i need to upgrade the clutch (SOHC4life 96)

its gonna be a bitch to drop tranny and change clutch. You will have a better chance during the build, i would replace it now.

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02-05-2005, 11:47 PM

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Re: Do i need to upgrade the clutch (AllmtrSlut)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AllmtrSlut »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">its gonna be a bitch to drop tranny and change clutch. You will have a better chance during the build, i would replace it now.

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replacing a clutch isn't tough at all(1hour-hour and a half tops)...depends if you are mechanically inclined or not. I would use the stock clutch for a while then upgrade, or upgrade from the D-B maybe I am just a D ****

Good Luck with your decision

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02-06-2005, 12:53 AM

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Re: Do i need to upgrade the clutch (R33CIVIC)

Its true, took me and my dad about 4 hours to change my clutch on my sentra the first time. 2nd time about 2 hours flat. This is with no previous experience.

OEM will hold for now but dont be rough on it while you save enough money for clutch and lighter flywheel (might as well, kill 2 birds, one stone). This will save you time incase you want to do it later

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02-06-2005, 01:50 AM

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Re: Do i need to upgrade the clutch (teknoracing)

What's the point of turbocharging your car if you can't put the power to the ground? Get a good aftermarket clutch. I have an ACT xtss and it's been holding awesome for a year and I beat my car hard.

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02-06-2005, 02:09 AM

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Re: Do i need to upgrade the clutch (SOHC4life 96)

just upgarde your clutch, do it right the first time.

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02-06-2005, 04:22 AM

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Re: Do i need to upgrade the clutch (civiceg500)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by R33CIVIC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
replacing a clutch isn't tough at all(1hour-hour and a half tops)</TD></TR></TABLE>

Not if you don't have a lift and air tools. If you do, try 4x that.