I have a 94 VTEC with a cold air intake, everything else stock. I'm rebuilding the motor OEM and then I'm going to boost it. I want to get a performance clutch but I'm not sure how far to go with it. I'm thinking a stage 2 will probably do it but I'm wondering if I should go with a stage 3 just in case. It's primarily a street/daily driving car but I'm going to take it to the track once I boost it.

 

well i thought we had the same motor bcuz i have a 96 dx with a d16y7 <-- lol but anyway ive got a stage 2 clutch nd i barely touch the clutch to shift but thats just my input lol plus ive never driven with a stage 3 :/ but i do love my stage 2 tho!!!!

 

I just realized I forgot to put that info on there. 94 Del Sol VTEC B16A3. Thanks

 

no problem yo

 

a stage 1 is all you need.....but stage 1-3 share the same pressure plates by most company's so if you want to over clutch go ahead...

i have a 96 civic with a stage 1 and a light flywheel and some shifter work and its fine.. grabs hard as hell and kick the sh*t out of the 109 hp engine...

 

How much power do you plan on making? This will allow you to pick the right clutch/pressure plate setup.

 

I'm new to this so I'm not exactly sure. I'm estimating in the 250-325 range depending on what kind of turbo I put on it. I'm getting a lightened flywheel too.

 

my brother has a stage 1 in his sol. it feels very nice.

when i bought my si, the previous owner wasnt sure of what stage clutch was in it, i think its 2, cause it feels stiffer than my brothers. so i would go stage 2

 

I hate it when people refer to clutches universally as "stage 1 or stage 3"

Every company has different clutches and different marketing. Just saying "stage 2" is a terrible idea as it really matters which clutch manufacturer you're talking about.

 

Ok.. well how do I measure what kind of clutch I need. I've heard that HP is not a good measurement. Is it tourque that you need to know about? Like I said I'm new to this

 

for mild turbo builds I've seen many people run an OEM clutch. There's no problem with that whatsoever.

For more serious builds 250+whp you might want to get something a little more substantial. There's no need to go overkill on your clutch.

WHP is actually a pretty good rule of thumb. If you're planning a mild turbo build I would get something a little stiffer than stock.

To reiterate, some "Stage 1" is an OEM replacement with some companies, other companies their Stage 1 is not an OEM replacement, it might be similar to someone elses stage 2 or stage 3.

 

sorry forgot to mention that clutchmasters makes my stage 1 and it is an upgraded pressure plate and clutch plate. and it plenty.

 

i highly recomend using a Competetion Clutch. I have a Stage 5 unsprung 4 puck in my car and it holds its own. A competition stage 2 will be fine. Anything else will be overkill for your power goals.