Hello everyone, my clutch is slipping and I'm in need for a new clutch system. Just wondering on everyone's thoughts on:

Clutch: ACT or Exedy?

Flywheel: ACT Streetlite (8.8 lbs) or Exedy Lightweight (9.5 lbs) or OEM ITR (not sure on the weight but I know it's slightly lighter than 12 lbs)?

All opinions are appreciated. I have a JDM B18C(1). Thanks in advance.

 

from what ive been told the 8 ilbs flywheels are for racing only! not really meant for street cars

 

I have a 7.5 flywheel and it's fine for normal driving. You get use to it quick, I don't even really notice any difference anymore.

Also, i have a exedy clutch, and Fidanza flywheel. No problems with either so far.

 

I'm sure you're referring for the 7 lb flywheels being off-road, no? I mean, why would ACT advertise "streetlite" for street/drag on 8 lbs...but thanks for the input. So, so far one vote for exedy clutch?

 

i say the lighter the better... ull get more acceleration. once i get everything together with my car im going with the lightest flywheel for the best price i can find

 

Basic Exedy clutches are ****.

Go with the lightest flywheel you can buy. I run the Comptech 6.75lbs Aluminum and it's golden (Action Kevlar clutch)

 

Go with the clutchmasters flywheel. No resurfacing everytime you buy a new clutch plus it's light. Just installed my exedy stage 3 yesterday and it's the best. A little rough but I am a pro and I will get used to it

 

Hmm, thanks for all the comments.

I was talking to a friend of mine and he suggested my problem could be the tranny (second gear). The problem: First gear seems perfect ok, but when I switch to second (press the clutch pedal and ease the shifter), it starts making a grinding noise, as if the shifter hasn't been properly positioned. Mind you, the clutch is still pressed, and after a short grinding of the clutch, it gets into gear. I haven't really drove it, but when I have I just bypass second and go straight into 3rd.

Could this really be a clutch problem? or a tranny one? It doesn't really matter which, but it would safe me the money to install my clutch (myself) if I don't need to...and if a tranny needs to be replaced, LS tranny should bolt-up nicely to a B18C(1), correct?

And read, basic exedy clutch are ****? **** = bad (like, it's ******* ****) or **** = good (like, it's THE ******* ****)?

Thanks

 

1. yes, that's still just a clutch problem.

2. yes, the "basic" exedy (supposed to be a stock replacement) is ****. like baaad.