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Pucked Clutch (3, 4, or 6 Puck)
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Multi Plate Clutch (Twin or Triple)
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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Looking at clutch options and getting a bunch of short "i heard"s, "somebody said"s, etc.. when searching the forums.

I understand the get what you pay for theory but 2-3K for a clutch needs some discussing. When you get into the 475-550 RWHP range what kind of clutches have y'all been using with and without success. Please post your reviews here with your RWHP, Clutch MFG and Type, and How you like it.

Are 6 Pucks really that hard on the leg? Are Twin Clutches really worth it?

I did not see this going back 20 pages searching on keyword clutch so...
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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Well I heard that there is a search button.


Edit- And Sumbody said I want you to search MF! I Think it was uncle sam
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 2004Black350z
Well I heard that there is a search button.


Edit- And Sumbody said I want you to search MF! I Think it was uncle sam
If this poll has been done before lemme know and I'll kill it. I did not see a poll or good discussion on clutch styles other than MFG specific touts on a few threads and I spent a good hour looking through stuff.
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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give us a call at performance factory, we can get you a clutch that will hold 500 all day long.


thanks!!
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Audible Mayhem
give us a call at performance factory, we can get you a clutch that will hold 500 all day long.


thanks!!
What are you using on that beast? I'm actually debating between rebuilding an ATS/Carbonetic clutch but after looking at how much of a pain it is to get part replacements for the thing I decided to look at other options. After searching figured I see what people are using as there are plenty of FI rides out there now.
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Audible Mayhem
give us a call at performance factory, we can get you a clutch that will hold 500 all day long.


thanks!!
+1000 Def call jeremy. Best tuner iv ever talked to.
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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RPS 6 puck for me. 10k miles on 500+ and no problems. knock on wood.
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 05:07 PM
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ORC 409 for 400hp and a double plate for up to a 800. foot pressure stays the same.
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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Honestly bro...best clutch I ever had...

ATS Triple carbon....its expensive...I paid 2k for it..but it feels close to stock and it will outlast your CAR....no issues...hard to slip..but you get used to it.
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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Clutchmaster FX400 is great, holding the power plus almost stock engagement.
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ATS triple carbon if you can afford it, if you are on a budget, the JWT or CM FX400 is a great option, both hold VERY good power....


500 just about any clutch will hold 550 is the turning point!!
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Originally Posted by DJ SMITTY
RPS 6 puck for me. 10k miles on 500+ and no problems. knock on wood.

i had a rps 6 puck that would not hold over 480, that clutch made me really mad (nothing worse than to be limited with a clutch issue) so i will not use them any more...

hope it works out well for you though man!!
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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Nismo Twin Disc Super Coppermix. (sprung hub full face)
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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I decided to go overkill with a triple disc clutch. The last thing I want to do is have to make the "clutch is slipping" excuse...
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 06:51 AM
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first, I know of no full radius, solid (springless) disks out there

second, without listing specific options, how is this going to help your decision?

A 6 puck is no harder on your left leg than any other clutch type...the pressure plate determines how hard the pedal is, not the disk

You also need to specify your uses for the car. The type of clutch one uses for constant drag use can be vastly different from the one you use on the street, or the one you use for true road racing.
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by DJ SMITTY
RPS 6 puck for me. 10k miles on 500+ and no problems. knock on wood.
+1000000




10k miles id say its working


Now is OP does heavy track use then twin disk
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 08:11 AM
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I've had my Cusco Twin plate carbon clutch since my engine rebuild- feels great. pedal feel is pretty smooth and not hard on your left leg at all. revs quick too.. i think it's mfg'd by Exedy but modified by Cusco to their specifications. i like it alot.
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 09:39 AM
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Wow, suprised so many people still running their stock clutch with a 500HP setup!

Z1 Performance - I'm not just trying to get people to tell me what to buy I wanted to get a serious discussion about high HP clutch uses as I haven't seen a thread with it on the forum yet and I think the clutch is a very important part of a high HP car.

Interesting to see people debunking the "multi-puck is hard on your leg" idea. the wiki actually states not to use the ACT for anything other than track use?
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Originally Posted by iamdigital
Wow, suprised so many people still running their stock clutch with a 500HP setup!

Z1 Performance - I'm not just trying to get people to tell me what to buy I wanted to get a serious discussion about high HP clutch uses as I haven't seen a thread with it on the forum yet and I think the clutch is a very important part of a high HP car.

Interesting to see people debunking the "multi-puck is hard on your leg" idea. the wiki actually states not to use the ACT for anything other than track use?
not really sure what type of discussion you're going to get though, aside from people just telling you "I run this, I run that", know what I mean?

The wiki is obviously wrong, and whomever drafted it, obviously never used the item in question. The pressure plate on the ACT 6 puck and std disk are the same, hence, pedal effort is the same.

Again, without listing your specific needs, its going to be just another "I run this" type of thread,with 0 technical value.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 12:38 AM
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carbonetics twin plate will do u just fine with a light flywheel and a 1350 pressure plate they have that on a tripple plate not sure how much the pressure plate # on the twin but its worth to check out and its as soft as the stock 1
I ordered 1 my self but its a tripple coz i'm pushing 600 whp...

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