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bluengoldsti · 01-21-2008, 11:18 AM

Not sure if this is the correct forum, but not sure where else to put it. The clutch on my car is 'finally' on its way out at about 50k miles. It started slipping in the low gears a couple weeks ago, but now it does it in every gear. Anyways, my question is, should I go with an OEM clutch or an aftermarket one? The car is Stage 2 with the Cobb Accessport which is approximately 285 awhp. I don't plan on doing any more modifications at this time, but may want to down the line. Will the OEM hold up at 350 awhp (as this is probably as far as I would go if I do modify it again) or should I go with something like Exedy? I don't want the ACT bc the one I had on my DSM only lasted about 15k miles. Thanks for any input and if this is the wrong forum, please move it.

S.Milone · 01-21-2008, 03:53 PM

Pm sent..............

**Ender81** · 01-21-2008, 03:56 PM

I'm rocking an Exedy stage 2 clutch with and Exedy lightweight flywheel. It's lasted me about 45K so far. I had it thrown in over at Area1320 and Ryan did an awesome job.

RyanG · 01-23-2008, 04:02 PM

thanks Don.

for the OP. We have always used ACT and NEVER had a problem with them lasting. In DSM's they can be pretty harsh clutches..As you know Subaru's are mainly all we do and ACT's seem to always handle what ever we throw at them.

The OEM clutch will hold over 400whp. Its all a matter of how you treat it.

bluengoldsti · 01-24-2008, 11:02 AM

Thanks for the info guys, guess now its time to make a decision.

namdoogwerdna · 01-30-2008, 09:40 PM

Cobb stg 2 on an STi is only 285? I thought the car was 300 stock?

**Ender81** · 01-31-2008, 09:12 AM

The numbers he is quoting are wheel HP, the number you are refering to is the engine HP which is before the drivetrain loss and such.

bluengoldsti · 01-31-2008, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ender81

The numbers he is quoting are wheel HP, the number you are refering to is the engine HP which is before the drivetrain loss and such.

Exactly. I heard, I think from Cobb's website, that the STi only makes 239 awhp stock. That's a big difference from the 300 at the engine.

namdoogwerdna · 01-31-2008, 11:21 AM

Ahhh thats right, I should have thought about that lol.

Renegade_ · 02-03-2008, 01:11 PM

If you want a good clutch with better pedal feel, ACT Stage I is great. I have that but I have also drove a twin disk exedy and if I could get that in my car I would. A lot heavier pedal with a very precise engagement.

HuffRex · 02-07-2008, 10:19 AM

The clutches that I use without any issues are the South Bend Clutch DXD OFE series. They are exedy discs with their pressure plate. They last amazing with a ton of drag racing passes on them.

RayArroyo · 02-07-2008, 05:01 PM

huffs clutches outlast his motors

scutzi128 · 02-08-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by HuffRex

The clutches that I use without any issues are the South Bend Clutch DXD OFE series. They are exedy discs with their pressure plate. They last amazing with a ton of drag racing passes on them.

Which SB clutch did you go with because I am upgrading my clutch and plan to be around the same awhp your at.

HuffRex · 02-08-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by scutzi128

Which SB clutch did you go with because I am upgrading my clutch and plan to be around the same awhp your at.

I have gone thru two DXD OFE Series clutch kits. I only got a new one bc I went to a 6 spd. OFE Series is where its at.

scutzi128 · 02-08-2008, 03:33 PM

Nice how much did it run you for the 6 speed?

HuffRex · 02-11-2008, 09:23 AM

came with my last jdm motor total around 8000 for motor and transmission

scutzi128 · 02-11-2008, 10:19 AM

Nice good luck with it.

01-21-2008, 11:18 AM	#1
bluengoldsti Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #969 My Ride: 2005 Subaru STi / 2006 and 2008 Suzuki GSXR600, 2010 KTM SMC 690 iTrader: (0)	Clutch for 05 STi Not sure if this is the correct forum, but not sure where else to put it. The clutch on my car is 'finally' on its way out at about 50k miles. It started slipping in the low gears a couple weeks ago, but now it does it in every gear. Anyways, my question is, should I go with an OEM clutch or an aftermarket one? The car is Stage 2 with the Cobb Accessport which is approximately 285 awhp. I don't plan on doing any more modifications at this time, but may want to down the line. Will the OEM hold up at 350 awhp (as this is probably as far as I would go if I do modify it again) or should I go with something like Exedy? I don't want the ACT bc the one I had on my DSM only lasted about 15k miles. Thanks for any input and if this is the wrong forum, please move it.

01-21-2008, 03:53 PM	#2
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01-23-2008, 04:02 PM	#4
RyanG Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Easton, PA Member #63 iTrader: (1)	thanks Don. for the OP. We have always used ACT and NEVER had a problem with them lasting. In DSM's they can be pretty harsh clutches..As you know Subaru's are mainly all we do and ACT's seem to always handle what ever we throw at them. The OEM clutch will hold over 400whp. Its all a matter of how you treat it. __________________ I am Area1320 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-03-2008, 01:11 PM	#10
Renegade_ Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: NNJ/NYC Member #1912 My Ride: 1J Swaggon iTrader: (2)	If you want a good clutch with better pedal feel, ACT Stage I is great. I have that but I have also drove a twin disk exedy and if I could get that in my car I would. A lot heavier pedal with a very precise engagement. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-07-2008, 10:19 AM	#11
HuffRex Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Stratford, NJ Member #757 My Ride: 2004 WRX/2002 P/T Cruiser iTrader: (1)	The clutches that I use without any issues are the South Bend Clutch DXD OFE series. They are exedy discs with their pressure plate. They last amazing with a ton of drag racing passes on them. __________________ Shooting for 550-600whp by Spring! R.I.P. Cdalerider

01-24-2008, 11:02 AM	#5
bluengoldsti Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #969 My Ride: 2005 Subaru STi / 2006 and 2008 Suzuki GSXR600, 2010 KTM SMC 690 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info guys, guess now its time to make a decision.

02-07-2008, 05:01 PM	#12
RayArroyo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ALBANY/PHILLY Member #205 My Ride: GTR/RSTI/MDX Sport iTrader: (3)	huffs clutches outlast his motors __________________ formerly ray@turbotek

02-08-2008, 03:33 PM	#15
scutzi128 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Media, PA Member #6101 My Ride: 04 STi iTrader: (0)	Nice how much did it run you for the 6 speed? __________________ 2004 WRB STi built and gt35r'd To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Traded in for STi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. best 1/4 of 13.5 threw a rod To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. XBL GT: Bison Lover To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

02-11-2008, 09:23 AM	#16
HuffRex Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Stratford, NJ Member #757 My Ride: 2004 WRX/2002 P/T Cruiser iTrader: (1)	came with my last jdm motor total around 8000 for motor and transmission __________________ Shooting for 550-600whp by Spring! R.I.P. Cdalerider

02-11-2008, 10:19 AM	#17
scutzi128 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Media, PA Member #6101 My Ride: 04 STi iTrader: (0)	Nice good luck with it. __________________ 2004 WRB STi built and gt35r'd To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Traded in for STi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. best 1/4 of 13.5 threw a rod To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. XBL GT: Bison Lover To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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