clutch install wrx

[blinger]

anyone know someone or a plaace that can install a 03 wrx clutch pls let me know and how much they charge for the labor thanks

BLING

[subwrxkid]

Xotic, can't remember if it's $300 or $350.

[teh DIRT]

I can do it. 350.

[blinger]

thanks guys ill let u know when i get my clutch

[highmilehatch]

Read signature! It can be customer supplied as well.

[Ender81]

I think Area1320 is still running a special on Clutch Installs. I had them do mine, if you do a quick search you'll see the review I posted.

[blinger]

I think Area1320 is still running a special on Clutch Installs. I had them do mine, if you do a quick search you'll see the review I posted.

how much they charge?
how is the ride on the stage 1 exedy clutch and how many whp can that clutch hold?

[subwrxkid]

how much they charge?
how is the ride on the stage 1 exedy clutch and how many whp can that clutch hold?

I had an exedy stage 1, it was perfect for a vf34 setup.

I honestly would go with that, as soon as I put my act HD 2600 in I broke the tranny in half, the clutch was just too strong.

Everyone has deals for $750 bought and installed on the exedy stage 1, then you can get the flywheel option or just resurface yours.

[blinger]

my goal is 350whp would an exedy stage 1 hold that much?

[Renegade_]

I honestly would go with that, as soon as I put my act HD 2600 in I broke the tranny in half, the clutch was just too strong.
The ACT isn't that bad of a clutch - I have an ACT Stage 1 clutch on my RS, stock RS tranny and I have had zero problems with it. yeah, it obviously grabs a lot harder than stock but if you take it easy you should be fine.

Unless you had one of the glass trannies the 02/early 03s were notorious for then I guess it was just bad luck.

[subwrxkid]

my goal is 350whp would an exedy stage 1 hold that much?

I gotta ask, what do you plan on doing to get 350whp? You won't make that on a ej205 unless your on c16.

The ACT isn't that bad of a clutch - I have an ACT Stage 1 clutch on my RS, stock RS tranny and I have had zero problems with it. yeah, it obviously grabs a lot harder than stock but if you take it easy you should be fine.

Unless you had one of the glass trannies the 02/early 03s were notorious for then I guess it was just bad luck.

The wrx appliacation is probably alot strong than the rs application.

It's way to strong, I know, I had it. Right now with it in the 6mt I can bang gears and it rolls away fine, that 5mt just sucks. If you want to break the tranny, then be my guest get the act. It's an easy way to upgrade to a 6MT or PPG's, so why not, right?

[blinger]

whats the most i can run on the stock block then and im trying to push 350 on pump gas

[Renegade_]

The wrx appliacation is probably alot strong than the rs application.

It's way to strong, I know, I had it. Right now with it in the 6mt I can bang gears and it rolls away fine, that 5mt just sucks. If you want to break the tranny, then be my guest get the act. It's an easy way to upgrade to a 6MT or PPG's, so why not, right?

I am at over 23k miles on the ACT clutch - just depends on how you drive it. Please don't quote me on this, but everyone on RS25 seems to be in common agreement that the RS trannies are a bit stronger than the WRX trannies from 02/03 (not 04+ since after 04 they recieved a revision and the gears were widened). Just look at ralph, running low 12s on stock RS tranny with a crapload of passes down the track. pete is on his 5spd L tranny doing low 13s. I think the 02/03 trannies must have just had crappy design in general and something just caused em to go early.

[subwrxkid]

whats the most i can run on the stock block then and im trying to push 350 on pump gas

You won't even come close to 350 on pump, especially if your tryin to have a safe tune.

You can do 330whp on a 18g setup, buy mine!

I heard a kid did 345whp with a fp-green on a 2.0L, but that must be terrible for lag.

[blinger]

right now im just tryin 2 get a clutch thats all

[Renegade_]

I think an exedy stage I should be able to hold 350 as would an ACT - but I have heard many times of people breaking trannies with the clutch. So if you want to play it safe go with an exedy.

I would always recommend an OEM clutch if you are staying at stock power levels but you obviously are gunning for more, so that is kind of out of the question as it would be a waste of time.

[blinger]

i guess its exedy stage 1

[Ender81]

Stage 1 with Exedy lightened flywheel ftw :)

[highmilehatch]

Clutches don't break trannies. People and their driving styles do. If you don't abuse the **** out of your drivetrain, the ACT or Exedy will do you just fine. There is no reason an organic disc should break a trans unless you are slamming the living hell out of your gears. And that is not the fault of the clutch. You can make 350whp on pump. It's just going to take a larger turbo and a conservative tune in the hands of a good tuner. Yes there will be a little more lag, but that is the compromise. Might I suggest a GT3076R?

[Orbit]

Auto Speed does a good job installing clutches at a price that cant be beat. The oem clutch will handle anything your going to dish out of a stock ej20 block.

[blinger]

whats the most an oem clutch can hold? vs. the exedy stage 1

[wgknestrick]

I have a 6MT STI clutch with 15K miles on it if you are interested. It will hold your power, won't squeal, and will last more than 20K miles (lifespan of most aftermarket clutches)

I am just looking to get the thing outta here. $40.

Bill

[OMGz Turbo]

I have a 6MT STI clutch with 15K miles on it if you are interested. It will hold your power, won't squeal, and will last more than 20K miles (lifespan of most aftermarket clutches)

I am just looking to get the thing outta here. $40.

Bill

will it fit SRT-4s hahahhaa

[Orbit]

i dont think there is much diffrence. they are both exedy. i would not be surprised if they were the same clutch.

D did you feel a diffrence between oem and stage 1?


How much power are you making that you think you need something stronger?

[Renegade_]

i dont think there is much diffrence. they are both exedy. i would not be surprised if they were the same clutch.

D did you feel a diffrence between oem and stage 1?

How much power are you making that you think you need something stronger?
The RS and WRX trannies are exactly the same (if not the RS being stronger - the RS trannies hold up rediculously well with swaps, just ask ralph and anyone with an STi swap on RS25).

Therefor, I can say from experience the ACT Stage 1 isn't bad at all and is 100% perfectly driveable on a daily basis. It grabs harder than stock, the pedal is stiffer, and your trans won't break unless you slam gears and think that the transmission enjoys having all that drivetrain shock being thrown at it.

All this badmouthing ACT... Learn to drive and don't drive the clutch like it is a stocker since any aftermarket clutch removes that safety net you get from OEM clutches (the softness). Just learn to slip the clutch a bit better and you don't have a problem.

*edit* The only real major difference between the two clutches on the RS and the WRX is the throwout bearing. The clutches have different model numbers however the disk and pressure plate are basically identical

[blinger]

330-350 whp is my goal

[highmilehatch]

The oem clutch will handle anything your going to dish out of a stock ej20 block.

Eh, I'd give the stock block a little more credit than that. Good tuning and proper maintenance is the key to reliability on stock internals. No piggyback crap. By your logic the stock clutch will not slip at 350+ whp. I guess it's all a matter of preference how far your willing to push the stock block.



Therefor, I can say from experience the ACT Stage 1 isn't bad at all and is 100% perfectly driveable on a daily basis. It grabs harder than stock, the pedal is stiffer, and your trans won't break unless you slam gears and think that the transmission enjoys having all that drivetrain shock being thrown at it.

All this badmouthing ACT... Learn to drive and don't drive the clutch like it is a stocker since any aftermarket clutch removes that safety net you get from OEM clutches (the softness). Just learn to slip the clutch a bit better and you don't have a problem.



Word. Organic discs won't break trannies unless there is some serious unnecessary abuse going on.


Blinger, what turbo/fuel system/engine management do you plan on using?

[Ender81]

The only reason I didn't go with act is because the exedy Stage 1 is the same clutch as the upgrade from Subaru. As for the flywheel I really did not want aluminum when I could get the Exedy in Chromolly (spelling?lol) Steel. I know it's old fashioned but anyone who's had a musclecar blow an aluminum flywheel will tell you they don't just crack they throw shards.

[AREA1320]

*edit* The only real major difference between the two clutches on the RS and the WRX is the throwout bearing. The clutches have different model numbers however the disk and pressure plate are basically identical

Wrong. the pressure plates are a totally different design. one being a pull type. the other being a push. As well are the flywheels. AKA- RS clutch- RS trans. WRX clutch-WRX trans. No mixing.

[xEJ20x]

my goal is 350whp would an exedy stage 1 hold that much?

If I was lookin to build 350whp, a clutch would be the last thing I would worry about. Start lookin at gettin a built motor. Stock EJ205 won't last too long being used as a DD.


Edit: I've been lookin at this thread for the past day or so over on Nasioc.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1155261

[highmilehatch]

I've been lookin at this thread for the past day or so over on Nasioc.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1155261


Good find. I'll have to agree with "Tune, Driver Habits, and maintenance play a bigger role in how reliable it will be than your planned power output."

[AREA1320]

bah.. 20k on a stage4 here. I drive 70 miles a day and I havent had ONE problem.
Trust your tuner and don't be an ass and beat the **** out of your car! It will last.

[Jourdan]

<<<stage 4 six puck...:mrgreen:
i am doing some real time research...i will let you guys know how everything holds up...ha!

[blinger]

what is stage 4? how many whp is that ?

[Jourdan]

about 192 ALL WHEEL. I RUN MID TO LOW 14'S ALL DAY LONG.

[Orbit]

wait, you only have 192 whp and your using a 6 puck?

[Jourdan]

NO. i was joking. im pretty close to 400.

[subwrxkid]

NO. i was joking. im pretty close to 400.

but you like dudes.

[JoeScooby]

Where can I get flywheel resurfaced? This damn thing only has like 35K miles on it and my damn clutch is starting to slip already. I really don't feel like spending another 1200+ for a full setup again. Exedy 1 + lw flywheel, My driving skills FTMFL.

[TROLL]

most machine shops can do it, just call a few to see if they do them, or get in touch with a performance shop or just a normal transmission shop... you'll get pointed in the right direction one way or another.
i think i paid $40 or so for a rush job (mid install) last time.

[ray@turbotek]

napa resurfaces flywheels

[Orbit]

you could also go to autospeed. they did mine

[JoeScooby]

They are like 20 min from me out on 130 rite? I had my up-pipe put in by them.

[Orbit]

yeah, right off of 130.