FI clutch options for ~600 rwhp

james12345pt · 11-05-2009, 10:54 AM

If you are running ~600hp, please post yor clutch setup and your experience with it. PROs and CONs are welcomed.

Cass007 · 11-05-2009, 11:10 AM

Carbonetics twin - quiet (my car is loud and idles high though), streetable - its OK around town with just a bit of grabbiness, holds power - or did, but I may have cooked it now, but I bought it used and have many a dyno and street pull on this one.

I will most likely rebuild and turn it into a triple disc setup. The only downside I have found is that if you get stuck in an accident or heavy traffic and the clutch gets hot it will become very grabby - basically instant engagement - and is very embarassing to drive like that.

danisr1 · 11-05-2009, 11:18 AM

I have a carbonetics triple disk. It holds power but like Cass says when it get hot it gets unpredictable. It can make a good driver look like a noob in traffic.

XKR · 11-05-2009, 11:20 AM

Carbonetics Triple......I love it...I wish it could hold more TQ

thom000001 · 11-05-2009, 11:35 AM

for 600rwhp I still stand behind DXD southbend Stage 5
$500

Tom

Alberto · 11-05-2009, 12:13 PM

Carbonetics Triple

Holds every time you need it to

Overkill IMO for that power though, but its been good to me. When it gets used a lot, it actually holds to well launching/coming off lights

IslandZavage · 11-05-2009, 12:28 PM

Im replacing my clutch with my build.. this will be a thread to watch...

XKR · 11-05-2009, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IslandZavage

Im replacing my clutch with my build.. this will be a thread to watch...

If you are staying below 700tq DD.....Carbonetics all the way..

BrianLG35C · 11-05-2009, 02:07 PM

What about Exedy?

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TRIPLE CARBON Torque Capacity 900 (Lbs-ft)

westpak · 11-05-2009, 02:49 PM

I had a Clutchmasters single sprung FX400 and it held fine but a couple of weeks ago it broke, one of the springs broke off, the clutch disc surface and flywheel looked great.

New clutch is the twin disc OS Giken, I am still braking it in but it holds nicely and engagement is stock like as well as pedal feel.

Another clutch I just saw at SEMA is the Spec, it looks like a nice unit, but have no personal experience with it

eltness350 · 11-05-2009, 03:34 PM

i have carbonetics triple....will hold ur powa as stated

r0mey · 11-05-2009, 03:39 PM

I have a carbonetics triple

Thinking about getting a tilton triple though

Vince@R/TTuning · 11-05-2009, 03:41 PM

We have had good luck with the OS Giken Twin set up...and the pedal pressure and cold to hot predictability is very nice...

Old School · 11-05-2009, 04:00 PM

Carbonetics triple. I have a rebuild kit for it to if it ever goes out.

Sylvan Lake V35 · 11-05-2009, 07:43 PM

I have a Nismo super copper mix twin plate, holds good (620ft/lbs) and very streetable and quiet.

ttg35fort · 11-06-2009, 08:43 AM

I had the Clutchmasters FX600 twin disk. It fried the first time I tried to launch hard with around 550 whp.

Now I have the Carbonetics tripple disk, it has taken everything I have thrown at it, and it is quite a bit smoother than the FX600.

CuztompartZ · 11-06-2009, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thom000001

for 600rwhp I still stand behind DXD southbend Stage 5
$500

Tom

Hi Tom!
Glad to see your still a believer! I never heard if you are still using it or if you finally overpowered it? We have since found ways to make it hold much more TQ than what yours was set-up for.

thom000001 · 11-06-2009, 06:16 PM

10K miles finally gave in ....200+ft-lbs tq more than it was rated lol....(probably at 725RWTQ for roughly 4K miles.....thats 900+b TQ......and lots of dyno pulls, and we know how much clutches love dynos lol)

I'll recomend this to anyone in these ranges (btw, I did for stylin z, and vr3....they went 6 puck though...like I should have)..

talked with bwicked today.....you'll be getting a call in feb when I finally do the clutch...and yes for the modified version, same he got!!!

AGAIN everyone, you really can't touch this clutch, holds as much as all but 1 twin disk at 1/6th the cost!!!!!!!!

Tom

Quote:

Originally Posted by CuztompartZ

Hi Tom!
Glad to see your still a believer! I never heard if you are still using it or if you finally overpowered it? We have since found ways to make it hold much more TQ than what yours was set-up for.

IslandZavage · 11-06-2009, 06:46 PM

^^^ whats your driving style? track? drag? street? thats a crazy good price..

thom000001 · 11-06-2009, 06:49 PM

YES!

I dragged the car (not well though, never had the right combo of tire and traction lol), aggressive driving (my car is basically a toy).

Never got to a drag day, but most driving for me is track-style (I used to manage a porsche race-team, and its hard to break that lol)

Tom

Quote:

Originally Posted by IslandZavage

^^^ whats your driving style? track? drag? street? thats a crazy good price..

11-05-2009, 10:54 AM	#1
james12345pt Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: asheville, nc Posts: 94 iTrader: (4)	FI clutch options for ~600 rwhp If you are running ~600hp, please post yor clutch setup and your experience with it. PROs and CONs are welcomed.

11-05-2009, 11:10 AM	#2
Cass007 Always Modding Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: On my way to homeless.... Posts: 3,031 iTrader: (18)	Carbonetics twin - quiet (my car is loud and idles high though), streetable - its OK around town with just a bit of grabbiness, holds power - or did, but I may have cooked it now, but I bought it used and have many a dyno and street pull on this one. I will most likely rebuild and turn it into a triple disc setup. The only downside I have found is that if you get stuck in an accident or heavy traffic and the clutch gets hot it will become very grabby - basically instant engagement - and is very embarassing to drive like that. __________________ Preparing to hibernate for the winter, thinking hard on the call out list for the airstrip

11-05-2009, 11:18 AM	#3
danisr1 Moderator FI, OT, & Market Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fort Myers FL Posts: 3,068 iTrader: (3)	I have a carbonetics triple disk. It holds power but like Cass says when it get hot it gets unpredictable. It can make a good driver look like a noob in traffic. __________________ 534 rwhp @ 16psi DD

11-05-2009, 11:20 AM	#4
XKR Living in 350Z Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: TX/Boca Raton FL/Carefree AZ Posts: 4,711 iTrader: (1)	Carbonetics Triple......I love it...I wish it could hold more TQ __________________ GTM 4.0L Stroker & GTM GT35R Twin Turbo's Forged Built & Tuned CLICK HERE www.cardomain.com/ride/808731 or http://clutchrides.com/rides/default...31&yourvote=10

11-05-2009, 11:35 AM	#5
thom000001 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,331 iTrader: (0)	for 600rwhp I still stand behind DXD southbend Stage 5 $500 Tom __________________ 04 G35 Coupe 6MT ..Sound Performance TT/Built stock block/Big Fuel/ProEFI 48

11-05-2009, 12:13 PM	#6
Alberto Cranky FI Owner 2003 NISSAN 350Z Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 22,219 iTrader: (12)	Carbonetics Triple Holds every time you need it to Overkill IMO for that power though, but its been good to me. When it gets used a lot, it actually holds to well launching/coming off lights __________________ PFSupercars Wanna see my Z go 170+mph? Click Me *More Videos*

11-05-2009, 12:28 PM	#7
IslandZavage Sak Passe!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South FLA Posts: 1,073 iTrader: (2)	Im replacing my clutch with my build.. this will be a thread to watch... __________________ Im famous in H A I T I ..... GO ARMY!!! Stock Block No More!! Under Construction!!! Track/Street/Strip, yeah.. I HIT that http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GBvG1z5uN0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsReB8XreRU

11-05-2009, 02:07 PM	#9
BrianLG35C Registered User 2003 Infiniti G35 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 1,280 iTrader: (2)	What about Exedy? ... TRIPLE CARBON Torque Capacity 900 (Lbs-ft) __________________ 03' G35C/6MT/Built Motor/APS TT/FCON/EVO TT/Exedy Twin Clutch/510whp&500wtq@14psi.

11-05-2009, 02:49 PM	#10
westpak SFZCC Join Date: May 2002 Location: Lake Worth, FL Posts: 7,103 iTrader: (19)	I had a Clutchmasters single sprung FX400 and it held fine but a couple of weeks ago it broke, one of the springs broke off, the clutch disc surface and flywheel looked great. New clutch is the twin disc OS Giken, I am still braking it in but it holds nicely and engagement is stock like as well as pedal feel. Another clutch I just saw at SEMA is the Spec, it looks like a nice unit, but have no personal experience with it __________________ South Florida Z Car Club Limitless Performance - 03 350Z 554 RWHP Last edited by westpak; 11-05-2009 at 03:47 PM.

11-05-2009, 03:34 PM	#11
eltness350 The Untouchable Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,734 iTrader: (55)	i have carbonetics triple....will hold ur powa as stated __________________ Procharged @ 12psi 431/375 (12.3 1/4 @7psi and a stock slipping clutch) Tubonetics T-66...@ 8psi....405/398.......BOOOOOM! BUILT GREDDY TT 350Z ....backlogged apparently.... 05 Nissan Titan to haul $hit...

11-05-2009, 03:39 PM	#12
r0mey Style King MY350Z.COM 2004 Nissan 350Z Join Date: May 2006 Location: Morristown, NJ Posts: 17,849 iTrader: (31)	I have a carbonetics triple Thinking about getting a tilton triple though __________________ '04 PPW roadster - GTM 4.0L Stroker & GTM GT30R Twin Turbo's

11-05-2009, 03:41 PM	#13
Vince@R/TTuning MY350Z.COM Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lansdale, PA Posts: 101 iTrader: (1)	We have had good luck with the OS Giken Twin set up...and the pedal pressure and cold to hot predictability is very nice...

11-05-2009, 04:00 PM	#14
Old School Shift_Boost Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: thanks for being fair shipmate Posts: 10,074 iTrader: (23)	Carbonetics triple. I have a rebuild kit for it to if it ever goes out. __________________ Team DNF Triple OG - The Resident Chimney \| Tag = SmellyNutButter \| Braggin' Rights 2009

11-05-2009, 07:43 PM	#15
Sylvan Lake V35 Fail Artist 2003 Infiniti G35 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 863 iTrader: (13)	I have a Nismo super copper mix twin plate, holds good (620ft/lbs) and very streetable and quiet. __________________ DIY JWT 850bb with Vi-PEC EMS. Tearing down for round II. Sponsored by Visa & Master Card

11-06-2009, 08:43 AM	#16
ttg35fort Moderator FI, OT, & Market Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,525 iTrader: (2)	I had the Clutchmasters FX600 twin disk. It fried the first time I tried to launch hard with around 550 whp. Now I have the Carbonetics tripple disk, it has taken everything I have thrown at it, and it is quite a bit smoother than the FX600.

11-06-2009, 06:46 PM	#19
IslandZavage Sak Passe!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South FLA Posts: 1,073 iTrader: (2)	^^^ whats your driving style? track? drag? street? thats a crazy good price.. __________________ Im famous in H A I T I ..... GO ARMY!!! Stock Block No More!! Under Construction!!! Track/Street/Strip, yeah.. I HIT that http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GBvG1z5uN0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsReB8XreRU

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