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Old 06-24-2007, 11:09 AM   #1
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Default Need help deciding between this two RPS clutch.

I am in the market for a new clutch for my six speed ....

I came across this two clutches for our cars ....
1)RPS STI MAX Pressure Plate w-Street Disc Clutch Kits:
Torque Capacity 550 / Pressure Increase 40%
These kits include a stock OEM disk and a "Max" RPS blue pressure plate. The disk provides for a stock like engagement, however, with the increased clamping force from the pressure plate, much greater holding power is achieved.

2)RPS STI MAX Pressure Plate w-Sprung Hub 6 Pad Disc Clutch Kits:
Torque Capacity 625 / Pressure Increase 40%
These kits include a sprung hub 6 puck disk, and a "Max" RPS blue pressure plate. The 6 puck disk has superior holding power over the stock disk, but is less streetable. The sprung disk is great for when a lightened flywheel is used.

RPS has a great reputation on the Supra community.....

I like the RPS STI max pressure plate with street disc clutch kit rated for 550 torque capacity but I am afraid my new GT35R will be to much for it on the track (1/4 mile) ..
I know for a fact I wont have 550 torque to the wheels in my setup not even at 30 psi of boost ... But I am still afraid not to get the 6 puck do to hard launch at the line on the track and street...

I am confuse ....


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Old 06-24-2007, 11:56 AM   #2
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Default Re: Need help deciding between this two RPS clutch.

Unless your going to track your often with alot of power (500whp +). Stay away from the 6 puck, its gonna be a pain to drive.
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Old 06-24-2007, 06:46 PM   #3
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Old 06-25-2007, 08:59 AM   #4
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Default Re: Need help deciding between this two RPS clutch.

The RPS 6-puck is nice, not hard at all to drive, but when combined with a lightweight flywheel (act prolite) I tended to stall the car at least once a day. I don't think it would be such an issue with a heavier flywheel.

Pedal effort is light, almost like stock, and the clutch can be modulated smoothly off the line. But get rough with it, and it'll rip yer head off
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Old 06-25-2007, 05:20 PM   #5
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Default Re: Need help deciding between this two RPS clutch.

i have a six puck clutch and heavy pressure plate. living in ca its not fun to drive while in traffic. plus like crewcheif said if your not running 500 its just a little over kill
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Default Re: Need help deciding between this two RPS clutch.

i've driven a car with the 6 puck and a resurfaced stock flywheel and it really wasn't that bad at all. It's grabbier than stock, but once you get used to it it's not bad. I havn't driven the street version so i can't really compare the two.


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