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eastsidesuby19 · 12-03-2005, 10:38 PM

About that time...i need to replace my clutch, Dont really know whats teh best to go with(anything is going to be better the stock clutch) but as far as performance i was checking out some Exedy clutches/flywheels. Not to sure of what one i should go with any suggestions?

UnderPoweredRS · 12-03-2005, 11:42 PM

I've always loved ACT clutches. I used them on my DSM's and I use them on my subaru.

TehWagon · 12-04-2005, 12:07 AM

i know someone who had a bad experience with the exedy twin-disk clutch... and i have also heard good things about the ACT...

i'm amazed that you're still on the stock clutch! i thought the 02s had a tsb for clutch shudder? that didn't happen for you?

Safir · 12-04-2005, 12:15 AM

ACT for the subaru tends to take a "gorilla" approach to holding more power with essentially stock disks and really strong pressure plates - some people like this some don't.

exedy, IMO makes an excellent product, i have one in my car currently, and the stock subaru clutch is from exedy. The problem with the carbon clutches (this includes the twin-disk) is that they need to be hot to hold well - i know a number of people who had similar issues, and was told this was the solution by an exedy rep. I guess what i'm trying to say is the street clutches are good IMO, and the race clutches are nice in a race car, but not in a high-power street machine.

Also heard good things about clutch masters, but not positive if they actually have anything avaliable for the subaru at this time.

I assume since you list your car as a WRX and are on the stock clutch you will need a pull-style clutch, which are usually more expensive, so you should try to plan ahead and only buy one... what modifications do you curently have, and what else do you have planned?

also, do you plan to do this yourself or have it installed "professionally?" do you have an engine hoist avaliable? it seems counter-intuitive, but when possible it is easier to pull the motor than the trans for this swap, in my experience.

Silverfc88 · 12-04-2005, 12:50 AM

I have a ACT heavy duty with street disk and I love it! Its been holding up fine for the last 2 years that I've had it and thats with numerous times to the drag strip. If this one ever goes out on me I'll be getting another one.

IIelizaII · 12-04-2005, 05:18 AM

ACT!!!! i will use nothing else... i love them.

eastsidesuby19 · 12-04-2005, 05:15 PM

yeah ash.. i've actually been having alot of clutch shudder, thats why im looking into a new clutch its horrible. I guess alot of people have good things to say about ACT clutches, so im going to look further into them..and there prices. I have TXS stage 4 setup, with the vf 34. I intend on doing nothing else to the car perfromance wise right now, other then the clutch...(and a few exterior mods). Overall im pushing a little more then 300whp so anythings better then the Sh***y stock clutch.

Chair-Force · 12-04-2005, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eastsidesuby19

yeah...i've actually been having alot of clutch shudder, thats why im looking into a new clutch its horrible. I guess alot of people have good things to say about ACT clutches, so im going to look further into them..and there prices. I have TXS stage 4 setup, with the vf 34. I intend on doing nothing else to the car perfromance wise right now, other then the clutch...(and a few enterior mods).

I'd go ACT based on the feedback I've heard from Suby owners.

(interior)

D Money · 12-04-2005, 05:42 PM

Yo, Rich from presision tuning has an offer for an exedy clutch/flywheel bought and put in for $1200. I would reccomend exedy over act. Act tends to have a harder pedal feel and also tends to heat up faster, thus creating a stuck pedal feel. Also check out the group buys on the clubwrx.net. Preston from gruppe-s is hosting an act clutch/flywheel combo for $699 shipped and exedy clutch/flywheel combo for only $750 shipped. Check them out bro. If you need more info or links, hit me up with a pm. Late

Dimitri

HuffRex · 12-04-2005, 06:06 PM

South Bend OFE Series Clutch kit!!! Superb clutch!

TehWagon · 12-05-2005, 01:05 AM

ryan why did i think you had the ACT?

capaGC8 · 12-05-2005, 01:29 AM

i use act, but exedy's are great too. spring for the flywheel/clutch combo if you go act tho.

HuffRex · 12-05-2005, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TehWagon

ryan why did i think you had the ACT?

iono

LOL South Bend Clutch baby!

silver05bullet · 12-05-2005, 11:14 AM

Go with the ACT for the price u cant beat it

2point4DSM · 12-05-2005, 11:17 AM

I agree with most everything said about Exedy and ACT. The trick is to find a shop that is comfortable with the install. It's not rocket science but the small details can make the difference. So if your installer recommends one don't push to have the other installed by the same person. The tricks to putting one in might not be all the same.

Stay away from Clutch masters! Although they know how to build clutches sometimes their customer service sucks.

JoeScooby · 12-05-2005, 03:03 PM

I have a exedy stage 1 clutch and a exedy light weight fly wheel, awesome setup. Need to get use to the flywheel vibration though.

D Money · 12-05-2005, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeScooby

I have a exedy stage 1 clutch and a exedy light weight fly wheel, awesome setup. Need to get use to the flywheel vibration though.

What do you mean? Would you recomend puting the flywheel in, or are you saying skip it, that it has to many problems?

2point4DSM · 12-05-2005, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeScooby

I have a exedy stage 1 clutch and a exedy light weight fly wheel, awesome setup. Need to get use to the flywheel vibration though.

The flywheel vibration (chatter) might be due to warpage of the flywheel. This happens when it isn't torqued down well or evenly. Same idea as torquing wheel nuts so the rotors don't cause shimmy.

igo4bmx · 12-05-2005, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2point4DSM

I agree with most everything said about Exedy and ACT. The trick is to find a shop that is comfortable with the install. It's not rocket science but the small details can make the difference. So if your installer recommends one don't push to have the other installed by the same person. The tricks to putting one in might not be all the same.

Stay away from Clutch masters! Although they know how to build clutches sometimes their customer service sucks.

X2

thanks again wil... my clutch still works well and grabs!

03tarmacblack · 12-05-2005, 04:01 PM

I got the exedy heavy duty twin disk w/ flywheel. Real expensive, real noisy, but once you get used to it you forget you have a twin disk. Holds the power, and I like it, but If I could go back I would of spent even more money and went with a tilton.

12-03-2005, 10:38 PM	#1
eastsidesuby19 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: L-town Member #808 My Ride: 2004 BMW M3 iTrader: (0)	Looking to upgrade my Clutch!! About that time...i need to replace my clutch, Dont really know whats teh best to go with(anything is going to be better the stock clutch) but as far as performance i was checking out some Exedy clutches/flywheels. Not to sure of what one i should go with any suggestions?

12-03-2005, 11:42 PM	#2
UnderPoweredRS Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lindenwold, NJ Member #233 iTrader: (0)	I've always loved ACT clutches. I used them on my DSM's and I use them on my subaru. __________________ My GC8 UR STi

12-04-2005, 12:50 AM	#5
Silverfc88 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Member #126 My Ride: 88 RX7 TII, 2012 WRX hatch iTrader: (5)	I have a ACT heavy duty with street disk and I love it! Its been holding up fine for the last 2 years that I've had it and thats with numerous times to the drag strip. If this one ever goes out on me I'll be getting another one. __________________ formerly 95nracer Instagram @Silverfc88 11.6@123mph Streetport 13bt, Haltech Sprint RE, FIC 1150cc + Delphi 1000cc injectors, Walbro 255, Borg Warner s360 .88, HKS mani, JGS 50mm, Greddy FMIC, HKS Twin Power, AEM water/meth inj

12-04-2005, 05:18 AM	#6
IIelizaII Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: holland, pa Member #286 iTrader: (0)	ACT!!!! i will use nothing else... i love them. __________________ supercharged RSX .::.: eLiZa :.::.

12-04-2005, 05:15 PM	#7
eastsidesuby19 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: L-town Member #808 My Ride: 2004 BMW M3 iTrader: (0)	yeah ash.. i've actually been having alot of clutch shudder, thats why im looking into a new clutch its horrible. I guess alot of people have good things to say about ACT clutches, so im going to look further into them..and there prices. I have TXS stage 4 setup, with the vf 34. I intend on doing nothing else to the car perfromance wise right now, other then the clutch...(and a few exterior mods). Overall im pushing a little more then 300whp so anythings better then the Sh**y stock clutch. Last edited by eastsidesuby19; 12-04-2005 at 05:22 PM.*

12-04-2005, 12:15 AM	#4
Safir Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Member #940 iTrader: (0)	ACT for the subaru tends to take a "gorilla" approach to holding more power with essentially stock disks and really strong pressure plates - some people like this some don't. exedy, IMO makes an excellent product, i have one in my car currently, and the stock subaru clutch is from exedy. The problem with the carbon clutches (this includes the twin-disk) is that they need to be hot to hold well - i know a number of people who had similar issues, and was told this was the solution by an exedy rep. I guess what i'm trying to say is the street clutches are good IMO, and the race clutches are nice in a race car, but not in a high-power street machine. Also heard good things about clutch masters, but not positive if they actually have anything avaliable for the subaru at this time. I assume since you list your car as a WRX and are on the stock clutch you will need a pull-style clutch, which are usually more expensive, so you should try to plan ahead and only buy one... what modifications do you curently have, and what else do you have planned? also, do you plan to do this yourself or have it installed "professionally?" do you have an engine hoist avaliable? it seems counter-intuitive, but when possible it is easier to pull the motor than the trans for this swap, in my experience.

12-04-2005, 06:06 PM	#10
HuffRex Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Stratford, NJ Member #757 My Ride: 2004 WRX/2002 P/T Cruiser iTrader: (1)	South Bend OFE Series Clutch kit!!! Superb clutch! __________________ Shooting for 550-600whp by Spring! R.I.P. Cdalerider

12-05-2005, 01:29 AM	#12
capaGC8 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: south florida Member #329 iTrader: (0)	i use act, but exedy's are great too. spring for the flywheel/clutch combo if you go act tho.

12-05-2005, 11:14 AM	#14
silver05bullet Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jerzey Son Member #1084 iTrader: (0)	Go with the ACT for the price u cant beat it __________________ 666 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-05-2005, 11:17 AM	#15
2point4DSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Member #505 My Ride: 08 Sienna Limited AWD, 07 John Deere riding mower, 03 Honda Pilot, 92 GSX iTrader: (0)	I agree with most everything said about Exedy and ACT. The trick is to find a shop that is comfortable with the install. It's not rocket science but the small details can make the difference. So if your installer recommends one don't push to have the other installed by the same person. The tricks to putting one in might not be all the same. Stay away from Clutch masters! Although they know how to build clutches sometimes their customer service sucks. __________________ - Wil 08 Sienna, limited AWD w/ laser guided cruise control, FTMFW!

12-05-2005, 03:03 PM	#16
JoeScooby Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: McGuire AFB, NJ - Cherry Hill Member #345 My Ride: 2004 JPB Subaru WRX Sedan iTrader: (0)	I have a exedy stage 1 clutch and a exedy light weight fly wheel, awesome setup. Need to get use to the flywheel vibration though. __________________ 2009 Dodge Ram 5.7 ltr beast 2004 Java WRX - SOLD 2005 Silver Forester XT - Wife 2014 Outback 2014 STi Hatch 2013 Yukon SLT

12-05-2005, 04:01 PM	#20
03tarmacblack Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southampton - Phila. Member #219 iTrader: (0)	I got the exedy heavy duty twin disk w/ flywheel. Real expensive, real noisy, but once you get used to it you forget you have a twin disk. Holds the power, and I like it, but If I could go back I would of spent even more money and went with a tilton. __________________ 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.

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