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mr.fixit
01-19-2013, 12:57 PM
Ok i hate to start a new thread but im debating on a clutch setup. i have a ka-t in my hatch right now and my power goes are near the 400 mark. my clutch is already slipping as is and iv been doing so research and alot of clutches seem hit or miss. im looking for a clutch that can hold 400 ft/lbs and still be a dd. i was looking at spec stage 3 sprung six puck and did some research on then and ppl seem to love them and they work great or the hate the shit out of the and the break fast. Im pretty dead set on an ACT NX4-XTG6 6-Puck sprung Heavy Duty Clutch Kit. but they also happen to have divided results. i was wondering if there is and good clutches that can handle the torgue im looking to through down and not shatter or throw springs out. another thing that trough me off is i looked at reviews on some no name ebay clutches and ppl seemed to love them, wtf. dont really wana throw an ebay special in there and have to pull it out the next day. any advice or experiences would be great, thanks.
DJPimpFlex
01-19-2013, 01:04 PM
I'm sure it's been covered by I'll leave my insight here.
I have a ACT 6 puck HD unsprung on my track car. I wouldn't mind driving it as a daily though, super nice. I also have their flywheel. The clutch has been solid at 300hp for over a year now.
I originally put it in and had problems. Act sent me a brand new one even though it was out of their warranty period. They really took care of me and I'm definitely a customer for life.
Nissan206
01-19-2013, 02:06 PM
White Bunny Clutch Setup?
240sx white bunny clutch setup : 240sx General Discussion (http://forums.nicoclub.com/240sx-white-bunny-clutch-setup-t227129.html)
KoukiMonsta
01-19-2013, 02:10 PM
I'm sure it's been covered by I'll leave my insight here.
I have a ACT 6 puck HD unsprung on my track car. I wouldn't mind driving it as a daily though, super nice. I also have their flywheel. The clutch has been solid at 300hp for over a year now.
I originally put it in and had problems. Act sent me a brand new one even though it was out of their warranty period. They really took care of me and I'm definitely a customer for life.
I have the same setup, in a track car. At one point I daily drove it too. Great clutch.
Rustys14
01-19-2013, 02:39 PM
+1 for the ACT. I had a Spec stage 3 and I was not a fan, it started slipping after a year but that was with heavy drift/track use. I have a Competition in my car right now and I love it, but I have also used ACT clutches before and have nothing but good things to say about them as well. I have an eBay special (f1 brand) stage 3 in my missile car and it has surprisingly held up great after 2 years of heavy abuse but that's just on a stock ka. I wouldn't even consider one for your build
RiskyRick
01-19-2013, 02:44 PM
KA-T + RB flywheel + 350z clutch = win
mr.fixit
01-19-2013, 02:44 PM
i did look into the white bunny but the dont list torque specs, and i thought about going unsprung do to the issue everyone has withthe springs shooting out. and i looked at act unsprung but the pressure plate looks like ass, theres rivets holding it all together instead of the way the sprung one is
Allwayssideways
01-19-2013, 02:48 PM
Definitely go with a act clucth had 1 on my ka and loved it and I got a act 6 puck on my civic and its very Streetable for a 6 puck just a word of advice ditch the tob that comes with the clucth and buy oem cas act throw out bearings tend to make funy noises
Rustys14
01-19-2013, 02:52 PM
i did look into the white bunny but the dont list torque specs, and i thought about going unsprung do to the issue everyone has withthe springs shooting out. and i looked at act unsprung but the pressure plate looks like ass, theres rivets holding it all together instead of the way the sprung one is
If it is your daily or a car that you plan to drive often DO NOT get a unsprung. I had an ACT unsprung for about a week before I realized that I just couldn't deal with it on a day to day basis but I am a pussy when it comes to things like that. It was fun letting other people try to drive my car with it though.
mr.fixit
01-19-2013, 03:03 PM
i do plan on driving it on a daily basis but i only am guna track it whenever i can, and i drivethe piss out off it and dont really want spring flying everywhere lol. and does every six puck get chatter?? or you just gotta rev higher and slide out smother?
towlie
01-20-2013, 12:12 AM
Stock flywheel, resurfaced, with a six puck sprung RPS.
I love it. Grabby, responsive, yet totally street able. Recommend it to everyone
No chatter (yet, <700 miles) but there is some chassis vibration when you engage
bussitcustoms
01-20-2013, 12:24 AM
I got screwed over by act. They sent me a clutch kit that was completely rusted... The pressure plate was deeply pitted. I didn't realize it until 34 days after purchase because my motor was being built, and they said their warranty was only for 30 days. I sent them pictures of what was clearly well over 30 days worth of rust, and they basically told me to go pound sand. I have a Exedy clutch now, and have used Spec and Clutchmasters since my ACT incident, and I've had great luck with all of them. I will never buy another ACT
90240sx07
01-20-2013, 12:52 AM
had great luck with my act 6 puck sprung drove great never slipped but the act throwout bearing did make some noise but everything else was more than fine drifted and dd
I've liked my ACT NS1-HDG6 model clutch so much I decided to by another one for my other car. IMO if you want a good clutch that performs for a good price ACT is the way to go. I also used a NISMO coppermix twin IMO if you didnt know it you'd swear it was OEM.
Hoffman5982
01-20-2013, 01:30 AM
Resurfaced OEM flywheel and Fidanza 2.1 Carbon/Kevlar clutch set.
I have 20-25k miles on it with absolutely no issues(daily driven ~250hp). I only kick it in the rain so I can't provide that kind of insight, but overall I'm really happy with it.
Just make sure you buy an OEM throwout bearing. Pretty sure that goes for any of these clutch sets.
dat925stunna
01-20-2013, 02:09 AM
Oem auto zone flywheel and 6 puck f1racing clutch grabs good no problems so far its got 2k miles
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dopplganger1
01-20-2013, 04:45 AM
so I see there is only one person with a carbon clutch and it seems good but Im wondering what others opinions of them are I'm mainly looking for longevity and something that would hold about 325tq? and I plan on going with a rps cyn-r-g flywheel because of the whole rebuildable aspect. and as of right now I've been running a 6 puck clutch from Tennessee clutch & co very well priced and it grabs like all hell but still very street-able but if it gets any bit of slippage it does a number to your flywheel
SLiDe_WaYz
01-20-2013, 05:08 AM
Oem auto zone flywheel and 6 puck f1racing clutch grabs good no problems so far its got 2k miles
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Your recommending a eBay clutch....
Exedy, JWT, ACT. All good brands.
OutToWinPAHC
01-20-2013, 07:11 AM
Now I have no sponsorship loyalty to spec....... dont get spec. I used a stage 3+ in my LS6/T56 swap and had to replace it twice, one time a spring broke, and the other time the center cracked.
This was on a spec kit that included a billet flywheel all rated at 967ft lbs on a car that made 470 ftlbs
nujabe
01-20-2013, 09:02 AM
Blitz active single clutch with there lightened fly wheel.. It's crazy loud but it grabs and holds awesome. Olny problem i's tracking down a new clutch when it's toast. They stopped making them. It's holding my 320 hp .
chaosli
01-20-2013, 11:04 AM
I have a hks RB clutch in my kat
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Gizmo_S13
01-20-2013, 12:34 PM
Your recommending a eBay clutch....
Exedy, JWT, ACT. All good brands.
I keep hearing nothing but good things about F1. A lot of guys I know are running them and they're supposedly great. I ordered one last week and I'll see for myself soon enough.
e5s4y
01-20-2013, 03:19 PM
fidanza lightweight flywheel and clutchmasters stage 2 clutch. Has held fine for approx 10k DD'ing, 3 drift events, parking lot sliding, clutch kicks, dropping the clutch, etc. on my sr with an s15 t28 at .9 bar
usdm180sx
01-20-2013, 03:34 PM
Avoid SPEC at all costs. They have been known to explode
JFoxx
01-20-2013, 03:43 PM
Avoid SPEC at all costs. They have been known to explode
except their twin discs! those are solid!
dopplganger1
01-23-2013, 12:02 AM
any opinions on carbon clutches?
rb25_s13*CHUKI
01-23-2013, 01:35 AM
My first 240 I decided to buy a fidanza 9 lb flywheel and act 6 puck un-sprung with the ext pressure plate and holy fuck sauce it wasn't fun for the first few weeks daily driving but I got use to it after that. still on big hills it wasn't fun!
I like my current setup which is a hks 3 puck sprung disk with hks pressure plate and stock resurfaced flywheel. Nice grab and held 360ish whp but started to slip on hard shifts at around 400rwhp.
I think act makes some of the best clutches around! Also had one on my evo a while back and it held 450awhp daily and launching! act 4 puck un-sprung with act 9 lb flywheel
I vote ACT!
DenkiMan!
01-23-2013, 10:06 AM
fidanza lightweight flywheel and clutchmasters stage 2 clutch. Has held fine for approx 10k DD'ing, 3 drift events, parking lot sliding, clutch kicks, dropping the clutch, etc. on my sr with an s15 t28 at .9 bar
my car has been through pretty much the exact same stuff, but with a fidanza lightweight and an ebay f1 six puck clutch. and i have a ka lol, going on almost 3 years. dropped the tranny a few months ago and still had plenty of life left. other than a small bit of glazing on the pressure plate ive had zero problems with the setup.
im clearly not saying these are better than other brands but they're not complete garbage as most would say just because its ebay. if you can afford it definitely get something name brand. i got this because i needed a new one and wanted a cheap $135 upgrade lol
hockeyrules
01-23-2013, 10:21 AM
Love my os giken
mr_eh
01-23-2013, 10:26 AM
exedy triple plate - the first few weeks of driving unbroken in I was lucky to get it in first gear... hills still bug me out but some ebrake action helps...
rbs14kouki
01-23-2013, 04:05 PM
OS Giken twin on my sr ... and i had a ORC twin on my rb26 !!!
would never go back to single discs clutch
kOOpA
01-23-2013, 04:31 PM
I use Exedy clutches. No problems, ever.
Perfect Balance
01-23-2013, 04:58 PM
I have ACT heavy duty pressure plate and a full face sprung clutch on the KA right now with a Fidanza flywheel. No issues whatsoever, and grips decent without feeling like you're breaking stuff.
Anyone ever ran an ORC single plate? Considering picking one up but I have no idea how "streetable" they are. Is it like an on/off switch or just a little more grabby than normal? It's still a full face friction disc, but I just don't know.
oni jake
01-23-2013, 05:08 PM
I back ACT. I have a 6-puck unsprung HD pressure plate on my track car and I love it. Solid response, pedal feels great, etc. I also have cryo-treated transmission gears to take the shock abuse of clutch kicks. However, I would probably hate it on a street driven car because it is unsprung.
Fuck Exedy. They have nice clutches, but if you are an unlucky one to get a flawed product, Exedy will do everything they can to fuck you out of a warrantied replacement. I've had horrible experiences with the customer relations aspect of their company. They sit on a high pedestal and only pay attention to you when you're waving cash in their face.
K_style
01-23-2013, 06:10 PM
Exedy Hyper single with my SR. will hold upto 350ft/lbs of torque and I never felt I needed more..
ghoti
01-23-2013, 07:04 PM
Avoid SPEC at all costs. They have been known to explode
Fuck my life...
I got a Spec stage 3 6puck clutch
supersayianjim
01-23-2013, 07:11 PM
I keep hearing nothing but good things about F1. A lot of guys I know are running them and they're supposedly great. I ordered one last week and I'll see for myself soon enough.
you wont be dissapointed. i had ne on my rb20det and it grabbed like a old man in a titty bar. going to put one on my rb25. and i also have one on my 1jzsc400. highly recommend!!
rotation3x
01-24-2013, 04:46 PM
Sr20det @ 315whp I ran jgycustoms 10.4lb steel resurfaceable flywheel with competition stage 5 4 puck clutch. Beast setup
Stock sr setups I run jgy flywheel with exedy stage 2 3 puck. Holds up great to everyday driving with few drift events here n there.
boyou2
01-24-2013, 05:16 PM
toda flywheel+Luk clutch kit = 250bhp on a ca18det and a good reliability
now I got an Exedy Twin clutch kit = WIN :)
240sxKouki
01-24-2013, 08:21 PM
I have an ACT 6puck unsprung on mine that I DD.. I just rebuilt my motor top to bottom though.. I was running it on my old setup, KA-T gt3076, built block, AEM EMS, was pushing 485hp, and it was fine.. Little bit of chatter when you take off, but you get used to it.. it was in that setup for over 3 years..
Chaluska
01-24-2013, 08:47 PM
been daily driving my white bunny style setup for like 2 years, turboed, and non. still grips like its brand new.
Benedict
01-26-2013, 10:18 PM
I used ACT unsprung 4 puck with an XD pressure plate on my Z31 with resurfaced stock flywheel. It's an on off switch. LOVED it. Pedal effort wasn't too hard. pedal only needed to move the first inch or two for full disengagement. Drove it everywhere locally, road trips, drift events.
Buddy has ACT 6 puck sprung hub with the HD pressure plate. Very streetable and still grabs hard.
Both Z31's had solid motor/trans mounts.
I'm bummed that ACT doesn't have anything for the 3.8 Genesis. I'll have to choose between SPEC and Competition Clutch when it's time to upgrade.
ILoveJDM
01-27-2013, 03:41 AM
ive had os gikens twin plate both in my fd and 180sx, probably the best clutch in the whole universe.
slow92
01-27-2013, 09:25 AM
I have a spec stage 3 and I am very happy with it. You just have to make sure that you break them in. It held perfect on my 400whp sr.
JonathanPrem
01-27-2013, 09:59 AM
^ Same
I've had my Spec stage 3 for 8km and love it. Took it to 3 track events and held fine the whole day. Was about 300whp sr.
huffandpuff00
01-28-2013, 11:06 PM
Act 6 puck unsprung w/ act pro-drag flywheel, grabs like crazy and can be dd if dont have little girl legs...
vw203
01-29-2013, 12:02 AM
I am running a spec stg3+ in my 91 gtr along with a steel spec lw f/w. First off BUY AN OEM THROW OUT BEARING NO MATTER WHAT BRAND CLUTCH YOU USE. my spec t/o bearing is making noise after about 2500 kms, second I broke the clutch in for 1000kms then at 1500kms blew a rod so it all came apart and there were heat spots and "material" all over the inside of my bellhousing. Granted I SHOULD have be running a twin or triple setup at the power levels I was at (around 550 hp 490ish tq) I was still under what the clutch was rated for. The disc itself still had alot of meat left on it so I cleaned it up and put it back in with my r33 setup. It has been downtuned to about 350-400 hp and no issues for the last 6 months. I do however wish the pedal were a bit firmer. Next time around I will not be using spec.
Croustibat
01-29-2013, 03:55 AM
Now I have no sponsorship loyalty to spec....... dont get spec. I used a stage 3+ in my LS6/T56 swap and had to replace it twice, one time a spring broke, and the other time the center cracked.
This was on a spec kit that included a billet flywheel all rated at 967ft lbs on a car that made 470 ftlbs
Avoid SPEC at all costs. They have been known to explode
By who ? Ze germans ?
I have absolutely no link with spec, but as far as i can say one of the most powerful CA18DET in France (if not the most powerful) has been running the same stage 3+ clutch for a few years a now. It has been through 2+ bar boost, drag races, track days, drifts. It owner killed at least 2 engines and gearboxes (even killed a Z32 one), but never killed the clutch. It was north of 500HP, granted with a laggy turbo. Then it saw 1.8bar for months with a gtx2867r, getting quite a lot of boost at 2000rpm, and launching hard -only made 430HP, so getting back to an even bigger turbo, twin scroll this time, and aiming for the 600hp mark.
And still with the same clutch. If i had to recommend one, i'd go with that one - although the stage 3 would be enough for me, and will probably be my next clutch.
I totally not recommend XTD clutches though. I got a stage 3 one, with the light flywheel. Pedal feel is very light and easy, but it eats through the flywheel and does not look like it will even reach 15.000km (approx 10.000 miles).
savages13
01-29-2013, 09:50 AM
Clutchmasters fx500 w/ resurfaced OEM flywheel. 6 puck solid hub. Daily driven KA-T so far at 16psi ( power wise 300-350?) its holding strong with no chatter and no slip. Bumping it up to 20psi, drop in cams and methanol shooting for around 450whp. Will see how it holds up. Got it on ebay for 280 shipped. Brand new. Super streetable I love it
ShakotanGazelle
01-29-2013, 10:52 AM
I <3 my Exedy OE-spec clutch.
Cheap, reliable, easy to drive, and can take some abuse. VG30 engine/
1jz s14 zenki
01-29-2013, 10:36 PM
I guess um getting an ebay f1 clutch for my ka turbo rhe spec stage 2 I have in there took a mean shit on me
Dr. Moreau
02-01-2013, 05:24 PM
I'm really in a bind on what clutch I'd like to get. On eBay, the clutchmasters fx500's are cheaper than the lower stages (O.o) like more than $100 cheaper. I've got a pretty much stock s14 w/ ka. I MIGHT eventually slap a t28 on it but not any time soon. Car is daily driven and will be drifted. I'm very particular when it comes to clutches and feel. Chatter doesn't bother me. Stiffness isn't a huge deal, but I'm not trying to pull a hamstring every time I drive around town, although I do like a bit stiffer pedal feel. What I want in a clutch (what I care about) is that it grabs. HARD. I like the way pucked clutches grab, having at one time had a 6-puck clutch masters stage 3 sprung on my s13 w/ ka (nice stiff pedal feel, but not too stiff, and amazing grab). And when I went SR I had the RPS Max 6-puck, not as stiff a pedal as with the CM, but great grab.
So my question is, do I get the cheapo f1 stage 3 or 4 since I'm not looking at making enough power to really negate having a stage 5 unsprung, or do I say f**k it, and get the quality clutch for $100 or so more and just deal with whatever chatter and stiffness may come with it?
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Matej
02-01-2013, 05:56 PM
All those Ebay clutches are junk (F1, Gripforce, XTD, XTR, etc.). They are made to look like performance clutches to fool people into buying them. Some of them come with remanufactured OEM-replacement pressure plates from other brands just spraypainted a different colour.
I would not trust anything other than Exedy, possibly ACT, or overpriced high-end stuff from Japan.
Mainly because I am really paranoid about clutches/flywheels shattering and cutting off my legs.
K_style
02-01-2013, 06:32 PM
All those Ebay clutches are junk (F1, Gripforce, XTD, XTR, etc.). They are made to look like performance clutches to fool people into buying them. Some of them come with remanufactured OEM-replacement pressure plates from other brands just spraypainted a different colour.
I would not trust anything other than Exedy, possibly ACT, or overpriced high-end stuff from Japan.
Mainly because I am really paranoid about clutches/flywheels shattering and cutting off my legs.
Worst thing other than clutch/flywheel shattering is PAIN in the ass for replacement compare to other labor you do on the car.
Croustibat
02-02-2013, 04:41 AM
I'm really in a bind on what clutch I'd like to get. On eBay, the clutchmasters fx500's are cheaper than the lower stages (O.o) like more than $100 cheaper. I've got a pretty much stock s14 w/ ka. I MIGHT eventually slap a t28 on it but not any time soon. Car is daily driven and will be drifted. I'm very particular when it comes to clutches and feel. Chatter doesn't bother me. Stiffness isn't a huge deal, but I'm not trying to pull a hamstring every time I drive around town, although I do like a bit stiffer pedal feel. What I want in a clutch (what I care about) is that it grabs. HARD. I like the way pucked clutches grab, having at one time had a 6-puck clutch masters stage 3 sprung on my s13 w/ ka (nice stiff pedal feel, but not too stiff, and amazing grab). And when I went SR I had the RPS Max 6-puck, not as stiff a pedal as with the CM, but great grab.
So my question is, do I get the cheapo f1 stage 3 or 4 since I'm not looking at making enough power to really negate having a stage 5 unsprung, or do I say f**k it, and get the quality clutch for $100 or so more and just deal with whatever chatter and stiffness may come with it?
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Do you pay for labor, or can you change the clutch yourself ? If changing the clutch often is not a problem, then you could go with an ebay clutch.
If it bothers you or you pay someone to do it, then it will be cheaper to get a good one from the start.
also, there is a break in period with clutch. From 500 to 1000 miles. That in itself sucks when you spend 10% of the clutch life breaking it in.
dat925stunna
02-03-2013, 02:08 AM
Your recommending a eBay clutch....
Exedy, JWT, ACT. All good brands.
It works tho ? and i drive my car hard in the mountains it takes clutch kicks like no other I've owned ACT clutches and this thing grabs beast dont get sold on name brands with a stock KA lol well my s14 is stock for now untill my s13 is finished
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RedTopKA-T
02-03-2013, 05:48 AM
I had both competition clutch stage 3 sprung and xtd stage 4 unsprung clutch and honestly the xtd feels and performs better than the competition ...I mean if your on a budget and need a cheap fix, for 140$ you can't beat it ....its been going strong on my ka-t with 260wtq for a little over a year and a half 0 issues and I drive the car real hard also , but if I was going to spent the money for a legit one I would definitely go wth act..I'm on a budget and this isn't a race car or drift car so I can burn 3 xtd's for the price of 1 act plus I wouldn't run any cheapo brand if I had anything more than 300wtq it gets too risky..
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iRideFBMSR20det
02-03-2013, 08:06 AM
Ill never touch a eBay clutch
I love love love ACT
And I think competition clutches are great.
I'm my S14 I'm running a act 14lbs flywheel. W/ cc 6puck clutch.
It's great to drive vary stiff clutch peddle
And the sti has act clutch and flywheel all from act. I honestly like the full act set up vs act cc set up.
I'm not a fan of Exedy..
Put a 4 puc in a customer car. And did not like it at all.
chris_240sx
02-03-2013, 09:59 AM
Currently using an Exedy 3 puck. It's not bad but next time around I think I might try something with more pucks or even full faced. I'm thinking ACT or Southbend.
karkas9
02-03-2013, 10:45 AM
Centerforce Duel Friction on LS1 lots of grip but needs a good break in. pedal gets softer after ~500 mile but still grip hard. t56 slave cylinder is super bitchy on its fluid so get an extender bleeder to save ur time and money.
on the KA got ACT stg1 and its fine.
AdamR
02-03-2013, 01:40 PM
I got a Competition Clutch White Bunny sprung 6 puck for around $270 shipped from THMotorsports. It is a lightweight RB flywheel with a Stage 4 6 puck 350z disk and pressure plate.
It actually comes out about 1 pound heavier than a stock KA clutch and flywheel setup, but it is pretty nice.
I have been using it on a T28 KA-T setup for about a year now.
Matej
02-07-2013, 01:19 PM
Is Competition Clutch a reputable brand?
I have to run an obscure setup for which my only aftermarket clutch options are either SPEC (full range) or a Competition Clutch sprung 6-puck disc, and I am not too keen on using SPEC.
Also, approximately how much more power can an OEM-replacement (Exedy) pressure plate manage before needing to be upgraded as well?
trxrx7
02-13-2013, 02:17 AM
stay away from those ebay clutches (f1, xtd, etc.) i'd say if you dont have enough money for os giken and exedy, get a act nothing else! i have had those clutches in three of my cars they all held up great, i got a 6 puck sprung in my ca vert right now perfect for drifting and dd.
CoreyCarruthers
03-05-2013, 12:37 AM
If Im running my Ka24de with no major mods, what would be the best bet for a clutch? I had an exedy in and it's slipping really bad lately, not grabbing until about 2500.
mr.fixit
03-05-2013, 10:44 AM
So I just installed my act 6 puck sprung kit with new OEM throw out bearing, and I have been reading that to break it in I slip it out a couple of times at high rpm with time to cool down in between and then dump the clutch a few times to bed it. Is that the correct way since its not an organic full face.
K_style
03-05-2013, 11:22 AM
If Im running my Ka24de with no major mods, what would be the best bet for a clutch? I had an exedy in and it's slipping really bad lately, not grabbing until about 2500.
You will be fine with any OE replacement clutches if you are not planning to get more power.
Exedy, ACT, etc "Stage 1" clutches are OE replacement nothing special.
jorge1190
03-05-2013, 11:26 AM
OS Giken Hyper Single is my favorite and current clutch. It has 4000 miles making 330 WHP 302 TQ and it never slips. It is easy to drive once you get used to it but it is a little loud when you push the pedal in.
Ive had:
Spec stage 3: Had two with problems
Exedy Stage 1: Great for stock KA
Exedy stage 2 with flywheel: Good feel, not too grabby
Competition Stage 5: On/Off switch
1jz s14 zenki
03-05-2013, 11:45 AM
If Im running my Ka24de with no major mods, what would be the best bet for a clutch? I had an exedy in and it's slipping really bad lately, not grabbing until about 2500.
If you are n/a I would say just get another oe replacement from exedy they are only 100 shipped if not less
And a n/a ka will deff not make more than 200
240sxfan6882
03-05-2013, 11:55 AM
I had a Stage 3 Clutch Specialties (they are dead IIRC) on my KA-T and man it was HARD as hell to push in! It made a clacking sound when disengaging slowly, and it made the car hop if released too fast! And it was my DD so i dumped it and got a White bunny setup with Exedy chromoly flywheel for the skyline, and an Exedy State 1 organic clutch for 280z turbo! The flywheel is lighter than the regular D21 flywheels that are usually used, so my setup was only like 3-5 pounds heavier than the OEM one!
hotlavaflow
03-05-2013, 12:11 PM
I had a Spec Stage 3 6-puck no problems with it but it was aggressive. I would say more track than DD even though I did drive it on the street regularly.
Right now I have a Competition Stage 5 on my DD no problems. This clutch has a smoother engagement than my Stage 3 Spec.
Oh yeah I had an F1 clutch at one one point it held but when I took it out after maybe 300 miles (since i was building my motor) bits of the pads were falling apart.
CoreyCarruthers
03-05-2013, 08:05 PM
If you are n/a I would say just get another oe replacement from exedy they are only 100 shipped if not less
And a n/a ka will deff not make more than 200
Cool, thanks for the help!
Trinidrift3
03-05-2013, 08:10 PM
i'm on an exedy stage 2. i like the feel. it's grabby, but nothing crazy. i daily it and clutch kick a lot, and its been holding fine for 2 years
russian
03-06-2013, 02:28 PM
i recommend ACT. you cant go wrong with them, they hold up great and priced very reasonably. I had them on sr/ka/LS. on LS it really shines too. Had SPEC as well.... decent clutch BUT it wears fairly quick. hit or miss imho for many.
for SR/track I love the EXEDY 3 puck. insane engagement, fine for daily, very reliable and fun. There is a reason EXEDY is OEM for many makes...
silviaNC
11-18-2013, 10:20 PM
Will a act n013x pressure plate with 6 puck sprung clutch hold 450 tq? Trying to decide if I should install it on my rb26.
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gostrider
11-19-2013, 05:13 AM
Good to hear all the reviews
Prok0
11-19-2013, 09:01 AM
For KA-T setups I love the Competition Clutch White Bunny setup.
It utilizes a much larger disc than the factory KA so in general it will hold much more than a comparable factory style KA clutch. Also aside from the standard 6 puck and full face disc you can get upgraded discs to hold as much as 600+rwhp.
We like them so much we keep a good amount on the shelf here, and we run them in a few of our employee cars.
For the money I think its foolish to get anything else for the KA unless you are making HUGE power.
Also, I run a Spec 3+ in my SR, have put about 40k on it and granted its rated for 500+ ft lbs, and my SR only makes about 300, when I pulled the trans off to put my 350z box in the clutch still had PLENTY of meat left and looked great, no hot spots or anything, so I am going to toss that back in. BUT for the KA the Spec clutches do not hold quite as much as they are stock style and smaller diameter when compared to white bunny style units.
stevenrapids
11-19-2013, 09:16 AM
+1 on the competition clutches. I have a stage 2 in my car and it grabs like an SOB. Very streetable and easy to drive though.
nathanong87
11-19-2013, 09:27 AM
ORC is my favorite. It made some sweet ninja sword noises jingling around.
it was too gully for my car though and was probably the reason why i had to sell it.
broke my clutch line and left me stranded in my driveway
then later down the line, i broke my clutch fork. Never was able to diagnose the problem and parted out my car.
ORC king of all.
s13 drifta
11-19-2013, 09:30 AM
I had a Competition stage 4 on my 350whp sr20det and it fused itself to the Competition light weight chromoly flywheel during a launch. After that I went to the Competition stage 2 organic disc and I been driving it hard with no issues.
exedy hyper single stage three. that feel. so nice
yomisiu
11-19-2013, 04:08 PM
Looking for the best options for my stock DD KA. This is the list:
OE style "White Bunny" Competition Clutch kit with brand new OEM release fork, release bearing, bearing sleeve, pilot bearing and Circuit Sports clutch pivot.
The "release bearing" is another name for the throwout bearing, right? -______-
waxball88
11-19-2013, 05:03 PM
I have a Compeition stage 4 in my ka-t, built 15psi daily. 350-400hp.
It doesnt like stop and go or to be babied but it is definitely liveable
240ss
11-19-2013, 07:27 PM
spec stage 3. had it for about 3 years now with multiple drift events, grabs like a beast!
Slippin'eight-nine
11-20-2013, 01:12 AM
Os Giken Super Single! With flywheel. Amazing
KevinEdgar
11-21-2013, 11:33 AM
ACT 6 Puck + ACT lightened flywheel on my s14 sr. Awesome rev and grab!
g2ic02
11-21-2013, 12:43 PM
i have been rocking a spec stage 3/fidanza flywheel for about 10,000miles(sr20 with t28 @ 12psi) . drag raced at track with slicks quite a few times, normal beating while daily driving, plenty of stop and go in traffic, it has held up to the last two drift events I drove. I have had really good luck with mine. I would purchase again with no hesitation.
InsTanCeZ
11-21-2013, 12:43 PM
ORC is my favorite. It made some sweet ninja sword noises jingling around.
it was too gully for my car though and was probably the reason why i had to sell it.
broke my clutch line and left me stranded in my driveway
then later down the line, i broke my clutch fork. Never was able to diagnose the problem and parted out my car.
ORC king of all.
ORC 409D? I've heard those were the best...
nathanong87
11-21-2013, 01:27 PM
ORC 409D? I've heard those were the best...
yup ORC 409D :coold:
http://imageshack.us/a/img853/6670/img02391000.jpg
turbob16ef
11-26-2013, 06:28 PM
I had a spec 3 and spec flywheel. Had roughly 7500 miles on it, grabbed awesome, never slipped; even at 400hp.
When my motor took a poop I pulled it, when I got to the clutch had alot of hot spots(clutch kicking??) got to the disc and every rivet was wallowed out. I've heard of plenty of the same issue and what not.
I now have a exedy twin disc, but not in the car yet (undergoing 2j swap.)
More just giving my review on the spec D setup.
shogun!
11-26-2013, 10:53 PM
OSGiken twin plate.
Awesome clutch.
http://www.osgiken.net/images/products/clutch.jpg
BossHogg
11-28-2013, 09:51 AM
OS Giken ts2bd. Very streetable. Supra guys use their 3-4 disc clutches and say even those are super streetable.
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