High HP clutch on low HP car?
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High HP clutch on low HP car?
The time has come for a new clutch.
My dilema is, next year my car will be going through extensive engine build up and im gonna be using a performance clutch, such as clutch masters, ect. But i need to replace the one i have now cause the slippage is to bad. My question is, how bad will the driving be if i were to install, lets say, a Stage II or III clutch and lightened flywheel on my car now? I just want to advoid spending the money for a clutch now only to spend more money on a performance one next year.
FYI, i will be installing a clutch that can handle upwards off 400-500whp.
My dilema is, next year my car will be going through extensive engine build up and im gonna be using a performance clutch, such as clutch masters, ect. But i need to replace the one i have now cause the slippage is to bad. My question is, how bad will the driving be if i were to install, lets say, a Stage II or III clutch and lightened flywheel on my car now? I just want to advoid spending the money for a clutch now only to spend more money on a performance one next year.
FYI, i will be installing a clutch that can handle upwards off 400-500whp.
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alright, first of all lets stay on topic. i have had a centerforce dual friction clutch on my 92 prelude ever since it was stock. It was great. No problems whatsoever. Now a stage 3 is more extreme. however, my friend has a 2002 civic that has around 127 hp i believe and he runs a clutchmasters stage 3 with no problems. if anybody can back me up on this go for it but also let us know if i am wrong. in my opinion it should be fine. hope this helps.
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Re: High HP clutch on low HP car? (Revi-Ra)
driving wont be that bad. it'll just be a little stiff, but you'll get used to it.
for the flywheel, the revs will go up faster and also down.
= go for it.
oh yeah post your dyno. see sig
for the flywheel, the revs will go up faster and also down.
= go for it.oh yeah post your dyno. see sig
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Re: High HP clutch on low HP car? (Daboi630)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Daboi630 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">driving wont be that bad. it'll just be a little stiff, but you'll get used to it.
= go for it.
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I second that.
= go for it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I second that.
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Re: High HP clutch on low HP car? (Lone Luder)
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I second that.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'll third that. No matter how much power you are making the aftermarket clutch is going to fell stiffer and engage harder. So just do it now and get a lighter flywheel.
I second that.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'll third that. No matter how much power you are making the aftermarket clutch is going to fell stiffer and engage harder. So just do it now and get a lighter flywheel.
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Re: High HP clutch on low HP car? (satan_srv)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by satan_srv »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I'll third that. No matter how much power you are making the aftermarket clutch is going to fell stiffer and engage harder. So just do it now and get a lighter flywheel.</TD></TR></TABLE>
w3rd-i 4th that notion,
i would go with a spring style over a 4 or six puck
I'll third that. No matter how much power you are making the aftermarket clutch is going to fell stiffer and engage harder. So just do it now and get a lighter flywheel.</TD></TR></TABLE>
w3rd-i 4th that notion,
i would go with a spring style over a 4 or six puck
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