Clutch Advice

v8killah91 · 08-24-2007, 03:55 PM

Hi,

Recently, I got my car tuned and the clutch was slipping at higher torque levels (max I hit was 347wt where it held and is currently tuned to). I won't be going above 390wt, probably closer to 370wt, so does anyone have any suggestions for another one? The next logical step seems to be an Exedy Stage 1 organic, but I wasn't sure if I should do that or go with a new stock one. Main focus is on daily driveability/longevity, but with enough clamping force for my power goals. I'm not a drag racer and I do little, if any, launches.

Thanks.

z38er · 08-24-2007, 05:15 PM

hi v8killah91
i hv the same problem as urs
want a clutch
not that monster power in the car
and everyday car user seeking 4 driveability
found anything ??

***BoostJunkie*** · 08-24-2007, 05:44 PM

I just got an Exedy Stg. 1 installed and so far I love it. The pedal is a bit stiffer than stock and the engagement is a little bit more abrupt but overall it's perfect for daily driving. I'll be running a GT52 probably around 370wtq so that will be the real test.

v8killah91 · 08-24-2007, 05:50 PM

Thanks for the reply. My tuner mentioned that the stock clutch will be fine, but I want something that won't be pushing the limits of it. I'd like to get some opinions on this, especially those that have had the Exedy or stocker for awhile on approx. 370wtq levels.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

I just got an Exedy Stg. 1 installed and so far I love it. The pedal is a bit stiffer than stock and the engagement is a little bit more abrupt but overall it's perfect for daily driving. I'll be running a GT52 probably around 370wtq so that will be the real test.

Flycaster · 08-24-2007, 05:50 PM

Personally, I can't recommend the Exedy Organic based on the fact that mine started to fail with only 13K miles on it. I've now got an Exedy TP, but I think the 2 of you would be better served by considering a sprung solid plate clutch from either ACT or RPS.

Just my $0.02.

v8killah91 · 08-25-2007, 09:14 AM

Thanks for the replies. Anyone have any other recommendations?

mllrsti · 08-25-2007, 09:39 AM

Competitionclutch.com

They have GREAT clutch's. I recommend the Stage 4 Strip Series 1620 Clutch Kit, which is sprung with an option to get the unsprung kit. The IronMan Street/Strip Series 1680 Clutch Kit might be an option for you as well, won't hold as much as the Stage 4, but it's a great kit.

Sti491 · 08-25-2007, 07:23 PM

RPS Street Max. It's the shizzle.

v8killah91 · 09-03-2007, 02:31 PM

Bump for info on Exedy stage 1 organics. Anyone else have one? How much torque can they hold approx. (I've looked and didn't find any numbers)? Do they last (daily driveability)?

Thanks.

***BoostJunkie*** · 09-03-2007, 04:08 PM

Now that my Exedy Stg. 1 is broken in it feels almost exactly like stock. The engagement is a bit more positive but pedal feel is almost identical. I'm getting tuned with the GT52 in November so I'll report back then.

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 09-03-2007, 05:50 PM

the act and rps clutches are pretty equivelent. you can do badly with either. i've got an rps 6 puck.

08-24-2007, 03:55 PM	#1
v8killah91 Junior STI Driver Car: 04 STi Posts: 168 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Clutch Advice Hi, Recently, I got my car tuned and the clutch was slipping at higher torque levels (max I hit was 347wt where it held and is currently tuned to). I won't be going above 390wt, probably closer to 370wt, so does anyone have any suggestions for another one? The next logical step seems to be an Exedy Stage 1 organic, but I wasn't sure if I should do that or go with a new stock one. Main focus is on daily driveability/longevity, but with enough clamping force for my power goals. I'm not a drag racer and I do little, if any, launches. Thanks. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by v8killah91; 08-24-2007 at 04:00 PM.

08-24-2007, 05:15 PM	#2
z38er Junior STI Driver Car: WRB 06 STi Fav Mod: puting the HKS blowoff in the garbage Location: Jordan Posts: 158 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Clutch Advice hi v8killah91 i hv the same problem as urs want a clutch not that monster power in the car and everyday car user seeking 4 driveability found anything ??

08-24-2007, 05:44 PM	#3
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,764 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	Re: Clutch Advice I just got an Exedy Stg. 1 installed and so far I love it. The pedal is a bit stiffer than stock and the engagement is a little bit more abrupt but overall it's perfect for daily driving. I'll be running a GT52 probably around 370wtq so that will be the real test.

08-24-2007, 05:50 PM	#5
Flycaster S204 Racer Posts: 3,120 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clutch Advice Personally, I can't recommend the Exedy Organic based on the fact that mine started to fail with only 13K miles on it. I've now got an Exedy TP, but I think the 2 of you would be better served by considering a sprung solid plate clutch from either ACT or RPS. Just my $0.02.

08-25-2007, 09:14 AM	#6
v8killah91 Junior STI Driver Car: 04 STi Posts: 168 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clutch Advice Thanks for the replies. Anyone have any other recommendations?

08-25-2007, 09:39 AM	#7
mllrsti Professional STI Racer Posts: 720 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clutch Advice Competitionclutch.com They have GREAT clutch's. I recommend the Stage 4 Strip Series 1620 Clutch Kit, which is sprung with an option to get the unsprung kit. The IronMan Street/Strip Series 1680 Clutch Kit might be an option for you as well, won't hold as much as the Stage 4, but it's a great kit. Last edited by mllrsti; 08-25-2007 at 09:46 AM.

08-25-2007, 07:23 PM	#8
Sti491 Silver Member Car: 04 JBP WRX STi Fav Mod: ProTune by Hill at Agile Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 324 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clutch Advice RPS Street Max. It's the shizzle.

09-03-2007, 02:31 PM	#9
v8killah91 Junior STI Driver Car: 04 STi Posts: 168 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clutch Advice Bump for info on Exedy stage 1 organics. Anyone else have one? How much torque can they hold approx. (I've looked and didn't find any numbers)? Do they last (daily driveability)? Thanks.

09-03-2007, 04:08 PM	#10
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,764 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	Re: Clutch Advice Now that my Exedy Stg. 1 is broken in it feels almost exactly like stock. The engagement is a bit more positive but pedal feel is almost identical. I'm getting tuned with the GT52 in November so I'll report back then.

09-03-2007, 05:50 PM	#11
*Neanderthal Racing* GT R US Car: CUTN EDG project Fav Mod: $20. mudflaps from auto zone Location: my cave Posts: 5,967 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Clutch Advice the act and rps clutches are pretty equivelent. you can do badly with either. i've got an rps 6 puck. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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