hi i want to know what clutch is better for my 01 civic coupe ex. Is the F1 stage 2 clutch is better or the Exedy stage 2 clutch is better.

 

exedy makes the stock clutch, for some reason that makes me trust that brand more. i use an exedy stage 1 in my car, no problems for about a year now, holding 9.5psi like a champ. very close to stock feel.

 

Exedy makes great clutches. Stage 2 is a bit aggresive, I like stage 1 for most street cars unless its making huge power.

 

Buy an Exedy OEM replacement and call it a day. Save the "stage" nonsense for a car that actually produces power.

my 2¢

 

^I disagree, I think that the exedy clutch provided a significant increase in clamp force. When I got into the car the first time after it was installed, I started driving it and it jerked the car forward right away. But you get used to it after a bit. I love the exedy, never used the F-1. the clutch is one of my favorite parts I upgraded. I can chirp second gear every time if I wanted to. But then again, I also got the Fidanza 7 pound flywheel, so that probably helps. I love em both.

 

why are you upgrading your clutch? there's no point of upgrading unless your current clutch can't handle the power. with that said, exedy is a quality brand, i'd pick that over f1.

 

His clutch, like mine, might be going out so he might need to replace it.

 

yea just like jstans84 said my clutch is going out. i just don't really like how stock clutch how it is, just need a little power from the clutch to help out. so i should just go with the exedy clutch then.

 

Yea exedy clutch is nice and very reliable.

 

that great from yeah helping me out here to get the right one for my car.

 

Now i just want to ask ya one question. when changing the time belt, do you have to do shot the time or you don't have to. because the motor is different from the older mode. just want to keep this in mind so some day i may have to do it myself then taking to the shop. if anyone can help me out with this question too.

 

I love my exedy organic clutch. feels reel good and engages smooth..

 

f1 and xtd is like the same thing. and i believe its a lil cheaper the exedy. i had the stage 3 6 puck from xtd and lightweight flywheel and it clamps like a motherfuuker and the pedal is lil bit stiffer then stock and it was my dd boosted at 10 psi.

 

exedy forsure. how much hp you have? cus stage 1 can hold a lot of power

 

clutches are rated by torque, not hp.

 

i am currently getting a qvc(aamco brand) stage 1 clutch installed on my car. ill let you know tuesday how it feels.

 

imo, the civic clutch pedal is overly light. i'd go one step higher to something that'll have a slightly stronger pressure plate.

don't go too far though. my s2000 came w/ an ACT clutch and that thing can get pretty annoying to drive in rush hour traffic. the pedal is super heavy and the clutch grabs very hard. grab point is very small too. i don't know how guys w/ puck clutches survive in slow heavy traffic.

 

I just installed a Action stage 6 6 puck sprung clutch..I love it...go to www.actionclutch.com they have great clutches...But I also did .5mm overbore, 75.5mm wisco piston kit, k1 rods, 9.5 lb fidenza flywheel...But I love my clutch...I would go with like the stage 2 or 3 if you like the action clutch...they will be more than enought...But I plan on making big power...

 

okay i know i have post the question but i would like to know if anyone out their has try clutch masters stage 1 or whatever stage. is clutch master better or exedy still way better then all other clutch.

 

action is the best clutch.

and no you don't have to put a timing light on the car after you change the timing belt since the car has a cam and crank sensor it times it's self

 

OP or anyone:
If you are interested in the Action clutch's, hit me up and I'll see what we can work out

 

Exedy cltuch , since its oem replacment,

 

but i thought act wasnt so great for the newer car? like i have heard act is no great on rsx. but i'm not sure about the em2 mods.

 

not ACT, Action they are two completely different companies

 

I have used both F1 and Exedy clutch kit and they both work well.