Help Me Choose a Clutch

[VQMaxFan]

Hey guys i need to replace the clutch for my blacktop s13. Im having trouble finding what clutch to pick. The car has an hks gt-rs turbo and ill be aiming for 400 later this year. The car currently has a nismo clutch from what i understand (i haven't found out for sure though). It defiantly has a stiffer pressure plate and nismo slave.

I like to take the car to the drag strip and the occasional autocross and whatnot. The car is not a car i can drive on the street though and I've heard that some "performance" clutches don't necessarily need to be broken in for the clutches longevity but more or less of reducing the initial drive train shock.

Can I get some help on finding a clutch that would fit my needs? No garbage XTD/ebay clutches. Im also weary of Spec's reputation. A friend of mine reccomended Competition Clutch, but im not sure what stage or if i want/need a multiple puck clutch.

Also should i just shop for just a new clutch disk since the car already has an upgraded press. plate?

[Dousan_PG]

nismo coppermix
exedy hypersingle
ORC 409
blitz single
carbonetics single

etc etc
list goes on.

[SilviaNOW]

rps street max. good for 450 ft lbs of torque i believe?

[pinkarrowsnow]

dxd southbend

[garagelu]

I run dxd racing/southbend clutch also. The brand isn't very well known but they make some really quality clutches. I love mine. I also know of a z31 and a z32 that are both in the 400-500 hp range and they both run them.

[VQMaxFan]

Okay so i found out the car has a coppermix in it currently. Is it possible i can just get a new coppermix disk? Anyone know of a reputable dealer i can get one from?

[miracosta]

ACT cutchhhh

[Dousan_PG]

Okay so i found out the car has a coppermix in it currently. Is it possible i can just get a new coppermix disk? Anyone know of a reputable dealer i can get one from?

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[Teambadrun]

Id stear clear from the 409D, get 409.. they are better & less prone to slippage


Nismo coppermix just slipped when i had one.. there junk
even in twin...


ACT.... :werd:

[Sileighty_85]

OS Giken Twin Plate more then you'll ever need.

Stay away from Spec.

[Baron Fel]

ditto for the rps max. great clutch, I'm buying another one as soon as this one wears out.

[Dousan_PG]

spec pedal feel is heavy as shit
my ORC blows that clutch away in more ways then one.

[fairlady_z]

I heard ACT is good, but I got the Exedy stage 1. It's pretty smooth and a little stiffer than stock. Great for an aggressive Daily drive.

[Sileighty_85]

spec pedal feel is heavy as shit


Its crap Period. But you know this thread Dousan

This happend to one of my friends
http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/209232-facking-pressure-plate.html

[Dousan_PG]

i typed spec yeah hey do
but imeant rps pedal feels like shit too hahah

[ross.cottrill]

i have an exedy twin with spung plates,i daily mine with t/s 3071 and absolutely LOVE the thing.

[allntrlundrgrnd]

yah, stay away from spec. they are doodoo

[310R]

Clutchmasters stage 5 6 puck sprung hub.I love this clutch and it will handle 550 tq.pedal effort is not that much more than stock with braided line and nismo slave.

[miracosta]

i agree with everone here....stayyy far away from SPEC, exedy is pretty good too.

[Meng1988]

ACT...

For your needs I would say probably say Heavy Duty 6 Puck Sprung, or if you like the heavier pedal Xtreme 6 Puck Sprung. This is assuming the car isn't being street driven as you said. If you intend to drive it on the street I would stick with a street disc.