just like it says guys. what clutch, in your opinion, is best for the street?

 

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Good luck

 

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Sounds like a great clutch

 

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Back to the question at hand - street? I would have to stick with the CM stuff they offer a huge range of set ups.

 

I just got my action 2md, and it's kinda hard to start off on the street, but it sure does grab. Try action, I'm not sure which one it is, but they have a 6puck sprung clutch.(as opposed to mine which is unsprung)

 

exedy organic street is a nice upgrade for steet..

 

ACT street/strip disc w/ good pressure plate.

 

i fun a custom 6 puck, unsprung disk with an ACT Xtreme PP....its a bit much for most ppl......and a bit overkill unless you're like me and running 24.5's

Action, Clutchmasters, ACT, exedy, etc....etc..... all make "street" clutches...and not one is better than the other...cept Spec clutches, they are complete CRAP.

the best thing to do is drive some friends cars that have different clutches..and find one that you think feels "right" and get it.

 

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i agree

 

For street or track i would go with the F & S Grippower Clutch Performance

 

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I've had 3 of these in 3 diffrent cars. I like 'em. just my $.02

 

as i said if you want the best go RPS if you are looking for a good economical street clutch i would reccomend the EXEDY 08950b kit they are great clutches and handle up to 280 WHP. they have also been around for a LONG time. the 08950b is a 3 puck sprung hub design, we have used them on numerous allmotor setups and have had great luck with them. WE retail the kit for $295.95

 

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hmmmm......might have to check out ur website

 

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I would have to disagree that "not one is better than the other". While there is "some truth" to it, it certainly needs some clarification. A clutch is comprised of two basic sub systems: the pressure plate and the clutch disc.

The pressure plate gives you your pedal "weight", or how hard the pedel is to press. The pressure plate also determines your clamping force. This comes down to a compromise between pedal weight and clamping load, because as one increases so does the other. I like CM pressure plates because they change the fulcrum point, which allows them to increase the clamping load, but still maintain a stock like pedal weight. Ultimately if the clamping load is the same, then a pressure plate is a pressure plate. The only difference may be the pedal weight.

The clutch disc is the primary driver for the durability and engagement characteristics of the clutch assembly itself. The clutch disc is where companys seperate themselves. Organic disc provide the best "street" clutch, but they do not fair well with heat and wear rapidly with aggressive use, but they provide smooth engagement with no chatter, with excellent ability to "feather" the clutch. Most organic discs will simply be rebadged OEM clutch discs, with the only change being the springs may have been upgraded. Beyond organic discs is where you get into metalic based discs and ceramic/composite based discs. Metallic based discs will provide the heat resistance and resistance to abuse, but often suffer severly with regard to engagement characteristics, resulting in possible chatter, not feathering, etc. My recommendation for an aggressive street disc is to stick with ceramic/composite based discs. These disc are generally a good comprimise between organic and metallics. I personal recommend the CM Carbon/Kevlar based discs. The offer aggressive clutch engagement, but can still be feathered, though not as smoothly as organics. They offer good heat resistance and provide excellent durability and long term use.

Segmented clutch disc increase torque capacity of the clutch, but sacrifice engagement characteristics.

For a street clutch I recommend that you get a sprung disc too.

 

great thoughts pendleton.

ive "heard" that the kevlar face discs last a really long time. i think im going to try one when i build my engine.

 

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