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*Jeff240sx* · 02-05-2003, 06:08 PM

Hey. I'm looking for a clutch to handle 350-400rwhp, that will live thru drag launches, and not suck to shift every day.
Any suggestions?
I'm kinda looking at this:
Ebay Clutch
but it doesn't have a torque rating... just an obnoxiously high hp rating. It also claims to be a light pedal.
So.. opinions and suggestions!
-Jeff

*AceInHole* · 02-05-2003, 06:12 PM

I'm using a SPEC Stage III and it's extremely streetable. Lighter pedal than I used to have (don't know what clutch was in there before... but it was either a stock clutch or a really worn ACT Street). Supposedly it holds somewhere in the neighborhood of 350ft/lbs of torque.

*Jeff240sx* · 02-05-2003, 06:36 PM

Puck vs. Disk? Sprung hub vs. unsprung? Spec III holds 347 ft/lbs torque. What happens above that? Slippage?
-Jeff

adey · 02-05-2003, 06:42 PM

If you don't mind me semi-hijacking your thread, I'm also in the market for a new clutch... although not a drag clutch.

I plan to do mostly road racing events on this clutch, as well as some drifting, but no drag racing. This is not a daily driver, so heaviness/pedal feel isn't quite so important, but I figure this won't even come into play seeing as I have stock everything.

Specifically, I've been recommended the SPEC Stage II, but other than that I'm at a loss as to what a "good" clutch is and what a "bad" clutch is. What are most of you with stock HP (... no more than 200 crank) running, and how do you like it?
Also, how much should I expect to pay to have a clutch installed?

kandyflip445 · 02-05-2003, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AceInHole
I'm using a SPEC Stage III and it's extremely streetable. Lighter pedal than I used to have (don't know what clutch was in there before... but it was either a stock clutch or a really worn ACT Street). Supposedly it holds somewhere in the neighborhood of 350ft/lbs of torque.

It says on the Enjuku site that the stage 3 holds 469 ft/lbs of torque. Is this wrong or what?

*AceInHole* · 02-05-2003, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kandyflip445
It says on the Enjuku site that the stage 3 holds 469 ft/lbs of torque. Is this wrong or what?

You're looking at the SR version.

*AceInHole* · 02-05-2003, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jeff240sx
Puck vs. Disk? Sprung hub vs. unsprung? Spec III holds 347 ft/lbs torque. What happens above that? Slippage?
-Jeff

info here

SPEC (Star Performance Engineered Clutches) Stage 3 Clutch Kit for Nissan 240SX 91-98. This is a great alternative to the similar ACT HD clutch. SPEC increases the clamping force of the pressure plate and uses a Carbon friction surface on the disc hold more power, yet maintain the same street manners as a full faced organic disc. This clutch kit is designed to hold up to 347 ft/lbs or torque! This is a complete kit including throw out bearing and clutch alignment tool.

kandyflip445 · 02-05-2003, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AceInHole
You're looking at the SR version.

Oops....

I for got he had a KA-T....my bad.

nrcooled · 02-06-2003, 06:43 AM

I have the SPEC stage II and wish I would have gone with a stiffer pressure plate. I had a NISMO (I think?) sprung 3 puck and it was one hell of a heavy pedal but I loved the feel

Foxcolt · 02-06-2003, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by nrcooled
I have the SPEC stage II and wish I would have gone with a stiffer pressure plate. I had a NISMO (I think?) sprung 3 puck and it was one hell of a heavy pedal but I loved the feel

Why do you say that?
Does your clutch slip? Or you just like having a heavier pedal feel?

nrcooled · 02-06-2003, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Foxcolt
Why do you say that?
Does your clutch slip? Or you just like having a heavier pedal feel?

I just liked the heavier pedal feel. I felt more responsive and predictable. The feel now is just Ho-Hum. Clutch in, select gear, clutch out....boring. I liked the chatter and the instant grab. (I never thought I would say that)

Foxcolt · 02-06-2003, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by nrcooled
I just liked the heavier pedal feel. I felt more responsive and predictable. The feel now is just Ho-Hum. Clutch in, select gear, clutch out....boring. I liked the chatter and the instant grab. (I never thought I would say that)

interesting, I would have liked to try out your car before you changed clutches.

Sometime in the future I"m gonna go twin plate OS giken

I wonder how that's gonna feel

nrcooled · 02-06-2003, 09:49 AM

Probally like Chit .....And you will love it. It's almost Awe inspiring. That immediate grab and go. I can barely chirp 3rd now but before I could break it loose in 3rd. Clutches make a huge difference in performance and use of power

02-05-2003, 06:08 PM	#1
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 42 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Clutch opinions? Hey. I'm looking for a clutch to handle 350-400rwhp, that will live thru drag launches, and not suck to shift every day. Any suggestions? I'm kinda looking at this: Ebay Clutch but it doesn't have a torque rating... just an obnoxiously high hp rating. It also claims to be a light pedal. So.. opinions and suggestions! -Jeff __________________ Whatup?

02-05-2003, 06:12 PM	#2
AceInHole Autox Technician Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New Haven, CT Age: 44 Posts: 3,961 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: AceInHole Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm using a SPEC Stage III and it's extremely streetable. Lighter pedal than I used to have (don't know what clutch was in there before... but it was either a stock clutch or a really worn ACT Street). Supposedly it holds somewhere in the neighborhood of 350ft/lbs of torque. __________________

02-05-2003, 06:36 PM	#3
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 42 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Puck vs. Disk? Sprung hub vs. unsprung? Spec III holds 347 ft/lbs torque. What happens above that? Slippage? -Jeff __________________ Whatup?

02-05-2003, 06:42 PM	#4
adey Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,072 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you don't mind me semi-hijacking your thread, I'm also in the market for a new clutch... although not a drag clutch. I plan to do mostly road racing events on this clutch, as well as some drifting, but no drag racing. This is not a daily driver, so heaviness/pedal feel isn't quite so important, but I figure this won't even come into play seeing as I have stock everything. Specifically, I've been recommended the SPEC Stage II, but other than that I'm at a loss as to what a "good" clutch is and what a "bad" clutch is. What are most of you with stock HP (... no more than 200 crank) running, and how do you like it? Also, how much should I expect to pay to have a clutch installed? __________________ Instagram: @SX180HKG

02-06-2003, 06:43 AM	#9
nrcooled Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Turn 8 'bout to get rolled by a SC'd ITR Age: 46 Posts: 1,849 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have the SPEC stage II and wish I would have gone with a stiffer pressure plate. I had a NISMO (I think?) sprung 3 puck and it was one hell of a heavy pedal but I loved the feel __________________ '91 hatch w/ SR Sold; '03 Evo Sold 401 HP; '03 MS Protege sold; '00 Evo 6.5 TME Sold 300HP

02-06-2003, 09:49 AM	#13
nrcooled Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Turn 8 'bout to get rolled by a SC'd ITR Age: 46 Posts: 1,849 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Probally like Chit .....And you will love it. It's almost Awe inspiring. That immediate grab and go. I can barely chirp 3rd now but before I could break it loose in 3rd. Clutches make a huge difference in performance and use of power __________________ '91 hatch w/ SR Sold; '03 Evo Sold 401 HP; '03 MS Protege sold; '00 Evo 6.5 TME Sold 300HP

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