Clutch Recommendations?
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Clutch Recommendations?
I'm busy getting my Integra's transmission issues ironed out and I figured while I've got the tranny out I'll upgrade the clutch and flywheel. I was looking at this kit http://gripforce.com/product/f1-stag...1.7l-1.8l.html (can't beat the price) but its a brand I'm not familiar with and was wondering if anyone has any experience with it or could recommend something in a similar price range. My car is just a daily driver at this point but could see light modding in the future.
Also, the car is a 1990 integra GS but I'm about to install a 1992 LS transmission. The clutch I need to use should be for a 1992 LS, correct? Thanks.
Also, the car is a 1990 integra GS but I'm about to install a 1992 LS transmission. The clutch I need to use should be for a 1992 LS, correct? Thanks.
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Re: Clutch Recommendations?
The clutches for those 2 cars should be the same. There's a reason that the clutch kit in your link is cheap 
I would recommend an exedy stock replacement. They're around $110-120 shipped on ebay/amazon. It will handle light modding and it will last a long time.
As far as flywheels go, a used stock ITR unit is light and cheap. Or just resurface your current flywheel. Don't cheap out on a flywheel. Stay with a steel (chromoly) flywheel that's SFI cert'd or OEM. That gripforce store does have decent deals on clutches. I've bought maybe 5-10 kits from those guys.
I would recommend an exedy stock replacement. They're around $110-120 shipped on ebay/amazon. It will handle light modding and it will last a long time.
As far as flywheels go, a used stock ITR unit is light and cheap. Or just resurface your current flywheel. Don't cheap out on a flywheel. Stay with a steel (chromoly) flywheel that's SFI cert'd or OEM. That gripforce store does have decent deals on clutches. I've bought maybe 5-10 kits from those guys.
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Re: Clutch Recommendations?
exedy OE my old one stood up to a lot, heck still had life left when I pulled it! to add the disc surface is different for the hydro/cable Trans's clutch discs afaik the cable ones have a bigger disc.
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Re: Clutch Recommendations?
The clutches for those 2 cars should be the same. There's a reason that the clutch kit in your link is cheap
I would recommend an exedy stock replacement. They're around $110-120 shipped on ebay/amazon. It will handle light modding and it will last a long time.
As far as flywheels go, a used stock ITR unit is light and cheap. Or just resurface your current flywheel. Don't cheap out on a flywheel. Stay with a steel (chromoly) flywheel that's SFI cert'd or OEM. That gripforce store does have decent deals on clutches. I've bought maybe 5-10 kits from those guys.
I would recommend an exedy stock replacement. They're around $110-120 shipped on ebay/amazon. It will handle light modding and it will last a long time.
As far as flywheels go, a used stock ITR unit is light and cheap. Or just resurface your current flywheel. Don't cheap out on a flywheel. Stay with a steel (chromoly) flywheel that's SFI cert'd or OEM. That gripforce store does have decent deals on clutches. I've bought maybe 5-10 kits from those guys.
And then for a flywheel I did some searching but was having a hard time finding a used oem ITR flywheel. I found this on grip force which includes the F1 brand flywheel: http://gripforce.com/product/exedy-o...r-b17-b18.html
But I also found this kit which includes the Gripforce brand clutch and flywheel: http://gripforce.com/product/gripfor...1.7l-1.8l.html
Any thoughts on the Gripforce brand stuff?
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Re: Clutch Recommendations?
use exedy, fidanza or ACT for the flywheel. don't cheap out here. very critical part, if they are off a few grams it will affect the balance and induce vibrations
also agree on the oem replacement clutch. i used one of those on a fidanza for years and loved it. drove great, performed flawless.
unless prices have gone up that exedy oe kit should be 100-120, check gripforce ebay and see if they have any packages with a fidanza or exedy flywheel
also agree on the oem replacement clutch. i used one of those on a fidanza for years and loved it. drove great, performed flawless.
unless prices have gone up that exedy oe kit should be 100-120, check gripforce ebay and see if they have any packages with a fidanza or exedy flywheel
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Re: Clutch Recommendations?
use exedy, fidanza or ACT for the flywheel. don't cheap out here. very critical part, if they are off a few grams it will affect the balance and induce vibrations
also agree on the oem replacement clutch. i used one of those on a fidanza for years and loved it. drove great, performed flawless.
unless prices have gone up that exedy oe kit should be 100-120, check gripforce ebay and see if they have any packages with a fidanza or exedy flywheel
also agree on the oem replacement clutch. i used one of those on a fidanza for years and loved it. drove great, performed flawless.
unless prices have gone up that exedy oe kit should be 100-120, check gripforce ebay and see if they have any packages with a fidanza or exedy flywheel
I think I'll probably make an offer on it. I appreciate the advice guys.
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