hey guys, i ran a search already and didnt get all the info i needed...but anyway...im going to be getting a clutch for h23 turbo and i wanted to know what u guys think would be the best clutch for longevity and pedal feel...im looking into either the ACT XTSS or the Clutchmaster Stage 3...ive heard mixed reviews on this board as well as friends that have both clutches...please help me out! im lookin for something to hold ~430 whp and has a smooth engaugement with light pedal feel...thanks a lot for your time guys!

 

When I saw this post, I thought you were just referring to a basic street clutch. Then I read you want something to hold 430hp? IMO, I'm not sure if a clutch will live all that long with 430. I say get a 3 puck...Hehe.

 

well basically though yeah...i jus want a nice street clutch that will last long, have smooth engagement, and be able to hold most of the power...im more than likely not gonna be boosting that high roaming around the streets...haha...prolly once in a while, but jus something good thatll have good engagement and life...

 

You are not going to find a clutch w/ smooth engagement that can handle 430 whp.

I run a CM stage 3, Then again I'm under 430 whp

The CM stage 3 is more abrupt than a stock clutch but nowhere near a 3 puck. I've had it in my teg about 18 months. I like it - I also have CM's lightweight flywheel, which I also recommend.

On another note if you can afford it - put in a Quaife at the same time since the work involved is the same. I highly recommend the Quaife.

[Modified by 954DR, 7:30 PM 1/10/2003]


[Modified by 954DR, 7:33 PM 1/10/2003]

 

how much hp are u pushin 95? n hows the stage 3 handling it? i called them and they said a stage 4....how much of a difference is it in pedal feel and all that other stuff from the stage 3? i jus want it to be able to hold power for little spirts at a time cuz im not gonna be running all that boost everyday hehe...

 

i have a stage 4, and a little over 300WHP. it holds the power with no problem, and pedal pressure is like stock. you have to get use to the small engagement point, but its not hard, just a little grabby

i screwed up 2 clutchnet clutches already, im staying away from those from now on. i also have the CM flywheel and love it.

 

I had both of those clutches and found that my act chattered alot at stop lights.It held very good but the clutch feel was harder than stock.My new CM stage 3 works very good also a helluva lot quiter than the act and the pedal feel is near stock.Hope that helps.

 

Do a search on Clutch 101 by Rocket some good useful information if your considering a new clutch .

 

I had a clutchnet disk with act xxtreme plate and it held to 440hp. the pedal was stiff though. if you want light pedal feel go with the double disc CM. its softer than stock and has held over 750hp.

 

I think bambooluv (Peter Dang) is still selling his Orgua clutch. It's just like the Tilton clutch...also high $$$$$$. Apexi uses it on there 8 second car!

 

thanks for all the help guys...uve helped me narrow it down to stage 3 or 4...im hearing 4 from everyone...is that gonna be a streetable clutch? cuz i dont want it to be all herky-jerky...the car is a daily driver and not raced a lot so i need something that will be easier on me and my car...i would like for it to hold higher hp later when i build the block n all that stuff though...


[Modified by hksturbolude, 10:26 PM 1/11/2003]

 

ttt...anyone else have any input?

 

i have a CM Stage 5 on my daily driven teg and its great. it takes about a day to get used to it but its not bad at all. pedal pressure is stiffer but if you got 430 whp i wouldn't take the chance of useing a cluth that "might" be able to hold the power.CM Stage 5 will hold that power no problem, it'll be cheaper in the long run rather than maybe having to replace a clutch that gave out.

 

whats the clutch recommendation for a 75 shot of nitrous. would an act heavy duty plate and disc handle that fine. if i was to put this on the b16a, running about 240hp not sure of whp.
chris

 

bump...hey turbo guys w a clutchmasters stage 4...how is the longevity of the clutch? cuz im thinking im jus gonna get a stage 4 so that i dont have to worry bout pulling the tranny out again...will it last a long time? thanks for the help again..

 

anyone? help?..