Alright, just picked up my 02 DC5 S yesterday. Love it thus far, but the people that had it before me we're selling it because they can't drive stick... thus, clutch was pretty gone. It still drives but it lacks the ability to accelerate quickly (the clutch slips and the revs skyrocket). Anyways, I need a clutch soon. I have looked at Exedy, Clutchmasters, and ACT. Not sure which would be best (or should I go stock?)

My question is, I need whichever one is going to last the longest. I need 50K+ miles out of it at least. I really dont drive that hard (no major stop and go traffic, very little clutch dropping).

Also, I've seen the clutch changing guides and such, how difficult is this for someone of about average mechanical ability, and how much time does it take?

 

From your other posts it looks like you dont want any big power so just install a stock clutch. I have one for sale I'll give it to u for cheap if you want. If you have the proper tools and this is your first time I would give yourself atleast 1 full day.

 

How much for the clutch? I saw a new one OE-specs on CRSX for $186 shipped.

 

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The clutch has 40k and good condition. Ill sell it cheap. I just wanna get rid of it. LMK ur zip and I can give u an estimate. In the mean time I dig it up and take pics....

 

i have a stock clutch in Dallas texas has 50k on it if you want to go check it out. Sell it to you for very dirt cheap. PM me if you are interested.

 

Seems like higher miles than I want on a clutch. I don't want to do a day long job only to have to do it again within a year. Thanks though guys!

 

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I have another one with 30k lol

 

if you are trying to get a clutch with very low miles on it, your best bet is to buy a new one. A clutch lasts as long as the driver doesn't pound on it every time. Don't buy ACT they are garbage. My preference is competition clutch.

 

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Troof CC FTW

 

Yeah CC makes good stuff, but do they make a decent street clutch? I don't really want anything higher than a stage one... I'm lookin for the stock feel.

 

clutchmasters and exedy make great clutches.

 

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http://overspeedmotorsports.co...d=494

Stage 1

 

Looks pretty good.

Someone mentioned I should replace the flywheel too? Why? I wouldn't think a 50k mile flywheel would need to be replaced. But if I should I will go ahead and do it all in one swoop.

 

Resurfacing should suffice.

 

How do I do that, or do i need to take it to a tranny shop.

 

you take it to a shop

 

I have never had any problems with ACT.

 

why dont you replace the flywheel with anafter market or type-r flywheel? if your looking for oem quality you should go type-r flywheel if you do replace it

 

Will look into it, thanks.

 

if you look into an aftermarket flywheel, make sure it is chromoly steel and not aluminum...

 

aluminum breaks too easy for a flywheel doesnt it?

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW

exedy is always good, so here ya go. (under 200$)
if you install yourself, may god be with you

 

yeah chromoly are alot stronger.

 

Im looking into Competition Clutch kits (clutch and fly). They have a Stage 1 kit for $350 and a Stage 2 Kit for $495. That's the price on their website I'm sure I can get them cheaper. These kits come with a forged steel flywheel, im guessing thats good enough?