since the topic on ACT clutches is floating around:
for a GS-R, what is the most prefered set up (clutch & flywheel) for a basic mostly street/ small amout of track?

 

ACT HD/SS with a Comptech AL Flywheel.

 

it totally depends on the output of the motor and driving conditions but stock itr is a great setup that can handle quite a bit of power.. if you're looking for more grab you won't go wrong with cm, exedy or act.. i've driven them all and don't have a single bad thing to say about any.. except for maybe the rock solid pedal feel! i personally like the nice soft stock clutch pedal feel..

 

I really don't like to hear "perfect" anything when you describe something. It's not a good way

In all honesty, if you are running a stock to completly bolt on motor, the stock clutch will do. If you want to make some changes, or you need a new clutch, a clutchmasters stage 1 or 2 will be more than enough.

Mild turbo to moderate, maybe the stage 3 or 4.

I don't have good things to say about ACT from personal experience.

Flywheels are a matter of personal preference. I have a machined stock flywheel that tips the scales at 11lbs. I've had it for nearly 40k and it's holding up well.

I've heard that aluminum flywheels wear to fast...I've heard this but can't confirm it. I was going to switch up to a chromoly flywheel, but I'm going to wait.

Comptech's chromoly flywheel seems to be reasonably priced and one of the best ways to go. I think their aluminum flywheel is too light for street use. I believe the car would be a bear to drive....at least for a while.

-Alex


[Modified by civicgsr, 2:31 PM 7/15/2002]

 

thanks for your imput...i've also heard the same type of senario about a lightened flywheel, but no real proof. just hearsay.

 

thanks...

 

I've driven a Prelude with an 8lb flywheel. Granted, this was before I got my lightend flywheel. One thing is for certain, you will get used to whatever you get....unless it's a ridicuous unsprung clutch disk

-Alex

 

Type R flywheel with Type R clutch is what I think I am going to use on my basic B20 setup.