clutch, which are most recommended?

[malcantry]

im looking into the stage2 or 3 clutches and was seeing if anyone here has had problems with any particular brands?

ACT
SPEC
EXEDY

any preference in puck layout/numbers?

any input is appreciated

 

[hornsfan10609]

Honestly they are unnecessary unless you are pushing 300 hp. I believe the stock clutch is an exedy and they last a long time. SCMP3 had the stock clutch and it apparently still held until the motor went at 227k miles. A stage 1 should suit you fine.

 

[2.0t03speed]

I've used a stage 2 and I'm currently on a stage 1 exedy it all depends on your power level

 

[malcantry]

i should be pushin between 320-360 when im done

 

[malcantry]

I've used a stage 2 and I'm currently on a stage 1 exedy it all depends on your power level

"used"? did it wear out? what made you go back to the 1?

 

[hornsfan10609]

Well in that case a stage 2 may be more suitable. Most people wouldn't try to push that much hp through the front wheels.

 

[Outlawstar98]

I have a spec stage 2+ it's MORE than enough and the pedal feel isn't to bad

 

[2.0t03speed]

i should be pushin between 320-360 when im done

good luck making that much power.

"used"? did it wear out? what made you go back to the 1?

I had a exedy stage 2 with my built motor. When I went back to a stock motor I sold my stage 2 and used a exedy stage 1. Both of them had no more pedal stiffness then the stock Msp clutch

 

[hornsfan10609]

good luck making that much power.

My thoughts exactly...

 

[HKPRO5]

Spec or Exedy!

 

[highflyin285]

My thoughts exactly...

kind of curious why everyone thinks its so hard to make power with these motors. keep in mind i say that assuming someone has built it correctly and done there research.

 

[malcantry]

My thoughts exactly...

lol, im not naive and im not dumb. my goals are reasonable and the parts going into my car can probably push more, but it'd be on the limits. im playing it safe while trying to get as much from the car as i can.. 340ish hp is where i want to be, and easily doable.. ill start my build thread soon

 

[highflyin285]

malcantry i commend your positive outlook, i will be starting my build soon too. good luck to you

 

[2.0t03speed]

kind of curious why everyone thinks its so hard to make power with these motors. keep in mind i say that assuming someone has built it correctly and done there research.

because its not just making the power. Its making it and still having the car being reliable. The motor isn't that bad its the trans that sucks. Its part of the reason why I'm parting my protege out and I'm going to build my miata up

 

[Outlawstar98]

Im going to be doing that... Its not hard at all if you use the right parts.

 

[2.0t03speed]

ehh its using right parts and having some luck.

 

[91protegeDX]

Honestly they are unnecessary unless you are pushing 300 hp. I believe the stock clutch is an exedy and they last a long time. SCMP3 had the stock clutch and it apparently still held until the motor went at 227k miles. A stage 1 should suit you fine.

So you think the stock exedy clutch is good up to 300HP? Do you believe it would be good up to maybe 250HP? Or should I go stage one for the kind of power?

 

[HKPRO5]

I would go with a stage 2.

or a Spec stage 3

 

[georgecastaneda]

hows the proper break in for a stage 2? my car is being a lil jerky when i take off

thanks

 

[CR3 Motorsports]

Id say if its like that after 500 miles you may want to take it off and check it out.