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Stillslow · 03-14-2006, 03:38 PM

Hey I am going to be pushing around 300whp with my SR20det and I am wondering what some of you guys are running for clutchs? How they work on the street/Strip?.I am thinking about getting an ACT or Exedy stage 2 should be enough I think.

Dousan_PG · 03-14-2006, 03:48 PM

my buddy uses RPS street w/ the max pressure plate and he's doing 350rwhp +

i use RPS w/ about 250rwhp

upgrading and about 350 as well shortly. no problems. daily driven as well. and pedal is great

last event someone broke 2 ACT clutches, buti hate ACT andwould never buy one so i dont care. act sucks, imo. along w/ spec.

nrg · 03-14-2006, 04:03 PM

RPS or Exedy stage 2 is fine.

SoSideways · 03-14-2006, 06:03 PM

Am wondering this myself.

I was pretty much going to go with SPEC stage 2, or ACT xtreme PP + street disk, since I'm only looking at around 330 rwhp or so (S15 turbine, 740cc injectors, Greddy intake mani, HKS step 1 264 cams).

Currently running SPEC Stage 3, but it's the old style, and when I slip it sometimes, it squeals like my brake pads (Axxis Ultimate, will never buy again).

So RPS with max pressure plate + street disk is good for daily driving, 350+ rwhp, and clutch kicks?

Stillslow · 03-14-2006, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoSideways

Am wondering this myself.

I was pretty much going to go with SPEC stage 2, or ACT xtreme PP + street disk, since I'm only looking at around 330 rwhp or so (S15 turbine, 740cc injectors, Greddy intake mani, HKS step 1 264 cams).

Currently running SPEC Stage 3, but it's the old style, and when I slip it sometimes, it squeals like my brake pads (Axxis Ultimate, will never buy again).

So RPS with max pressure plate + street disk is good for daily driving, 350+ rwhp, and clutch kicks?

I like the Spec clutchs to but I can find them around here so I am thinking that the Exedy stage 2 is what I am going to go for.I had a exedy in my old civic a few years ago and never had any problems.

Dousan_PG · 03-14-2006, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoSideways

So RPS with max pressure plate + street disk is good for daily driving, 350+ rwhp, and clutch kicks?

yep
doriftoslut runs it on his...350 HP w/ a t3/t4 type turbo setup. and 1.2? or 1.3 bar of boost.

SoSideways · 03-14-2006, 08:20 PM

Good deal Dousan.

That shall be my next clutch then.

Thanks dude.

upSLIDEdown · 03-15-2006, 11:16 AM

Another vote for RPS. I've heard nothing but good things about them. I have yet to run one, but I have a 6 puck sprung hub RPS Max in the floor, waiting for my KAT build. We'll see soon enough

phreze · 03-16-2006, 07:21 AM

I use exedy stage 2 right now with stock turbo set at 8-12psi and some other mods. It's a little over kill right now but will be just right with new turbo.

fastforward · 03-16-2006, 09:41 AM

RPS is a great clutch. ACT has worked for years in drag DSM's and SPEC is great to. all three will work great for you !

Stillslow · 03-16-2006, 03:50 PM

I am thinking the Exedy is what I am going with because its cheaper then the ACT but will do what I want it to.

lumbo007 · 03-16-2006, 05:28 PM

how good are these clutches (the exedy especially) for daily driving? (ie. harshness of engagement and pedal feel)

phreze · 03-16-2006, 11:37 PM

It takes some getting used to for sure, but after a week it was no different even in traffic.

nrg · 03-17-2006, 03:23 AM

Exedy stage 2:
pedal feels alittle harder than stock, but very streetable. I'm so use to it, i dont even notice how stiff it is. 20% stiffer than stock i would say.

The engagement is harsh but i've just broken mine in and it's getting alot better. I have to rev to 2k just to engauge it smoothly. Once it grabs, it will grab so keep the gas going. You'll get used to it in a week. I sound like a fu**** ricer just feathering my gas and clutch when i'm going through the drive-thru or parking my car. =S

psycko069 · 03-17-2006, 06:19 AM

i am running an act six puck unsprung on a stock flywheel and it grabs real nice. it will deff take some getting used to but i have beat it almost as much as i can think of and have not had any slipping yet. its a man the f**k up type of clutch though. it will kick your ass.................

Stillslow · 03-17-2006, 04:23 PM

well I went with the exedy stage 2 should have it in a couple of weeks but the car wont be out till the first of May anyway.

Thanks guys for all your input but feel free to keep the topic going seeing as there are more people looking for info aswell.

toledo240 · 04-15-2006, 08:06 AM

what do you guys think of an oem clutch at around 300 whp. I need a clutch to drive daily on and that will last me. i blew my spec stage 3 trying to drive my car daily.

toledo240 · 04-15-2006, 08:06 AM

what do you guys think of an oem clutch at around 300 whp. I need a clutch to drive daily on and that will last me. i blew my spec stage 3 trying to drive my car daily.

weitau · 10-05-2006, 04:55 PM

My Spec stage 2 went out this past week. Wasn't doing anything crazy, but I was at a dead stop and slipping the clutch to build up boost. Afterward, I could smell an odor. Now I can't boost past 10 psi without slipping. Had Spec clutch for 2 years and 10,000 miles, mostly highway driving - no drag or drifting. Disappointed.

BIGREDCORP · 10-05-2006, 05:29 PM

Forget ACT. It is all about exedy stage 2. I had the act Xtreme kit on my sr20det and it was stiff as shit. I now use the Act stage 2 thick 3 puck clutch with the springed hub. It is a little stiffer than stock but engages smooth and knocks your head back when you shift hard. I had it for 6 months and I drive 50 miles dialy with ease.

!Zar! · 10-05-2006, 06:47 PM

I've heard stories, and know way to many people that had problems to suggest an act clutch.

Right now I'm at about 300rwhp with a superior clutch. Commonly called an Illegal Garage clutch.

Pedal feel with it is about %35~ more solid than stock, but still streetable.

johngriff · 10-05-2006, 07:38 PM

I had worked closely with act in the past.

Their SR Clutch is so STONGLY NOT RECOMENDED by me, that we are having a new clutch researched and designed by another company. There are huge flaws with the act. I will not say what they are.

Service problems i have seen personally.

Broken Throw Out bearing Slide. broken on repeated cars, wheather it be daily, track, grandma, a hole driving... i have seen them break on everything.

Broken Slave cylinder. Once again, only with act.

Torn, twisted and broken clutch pedal No pedal should feel as firm as the ACT Xtreme pressure plate. This Clutch cost us a race against easy street (redlighted).

Just dont do it. Stock w/ebay disc is recomended over this.

da40 · 10-06-2006, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stillslow

Hey I am going to be pushing around 300whp with my SR20det and I am wondering what some of you guys are running for clutchs? How they work on the street/Strip?.I am thinking about getting an ACT or Exedy stage 2 should be enough I think.

ill go with the exedy stage 2 3puck baby!!!!

03-14-2006, 03:38 PM	#1
Stillslow Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NB canada Posts: 78 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	300+WHP what clutch? Hey I am going to be pushing around 300whp with my SR20det and I am wondering what some of you guys are running for clutchs? How they work on the street/Strip?.I am thinking about getting an ACT or Exedy stage 2 should be enough I think.

03-14-2006, 03:48 PM	#2
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	my buddy uses RPS street w/ the max pressure plate and he's doing 350rwhp + i use RPS w/ about 250rwhp upgrading and about 350 as well shortly. no problems. daily driven as well. and pedal is great last event someone broke 2 ACT clutches, buti hate ACT andwould never buy one so i dont care. act sucks, imo. along w/ spec. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

03-14-2006, 04:03 PM	#3
nrg Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Age: 40 Posts: 1,571 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	RPS or Exedy stage 2 is fine. __________________ driftingisgay.com

03-15-2006, 11:16 AM	#8
upSLIDEdown Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: VA.. And for those that keep PMing me asking what kit I have, it's Origin Stream. Posts: 1,730 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Another vote for RPS. I've heard nothing but good things about them. I have yet to run one, but I have a 6 puck sprung hub RPS Max in the floor, waiting for my KAT build. We'll see soon enough __________________

03-16-2006, 07:21 AM	#9
phreze Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Murder City Age: 42 Posts: 673 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use exedy stage 2 right now with stock turbo set at 8-12psi and some other mods. It's a little over kill right now but will be just right with new turbo. __________________ "If you rock knock-off, you are part of the problem" -myself

03-14-2006, 06:03 PM	#4
SoSideways Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 你老母 Posts: 4,371 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Am wondering this myself. I was pretty much going to go with SPEC stage 2, or ACT xtreme PP + street disk, since I'm only looking at around 330 rwhp or so (S15 turbine, 740cc injectors, Greddy intake mani, HKS step 1 264 cams). Currently running SPEC Stage 3, but it's the old style, and when I slip it sometimes, it squeals like my brake pads (Axxis Ultimate, will never buy again). So RPS with max pressure plate + street disk is good for daily driving, 350+ rwhp, and clutch kicks?

03-14-2006, 08:20 PM	#7
SoSideways Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 你老母 Posts: 4,371 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Good deal Dousan. That shall be my next clutch then. Thanks dude.

03-16-2006, 09:41 AM	#10
fastforward Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: maine Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	RPS is a great clutch. ACT has worked for years in drag DSM's and SPEC is great to. all three will work great for you !

03-16-2006, 03:50 PM	#11
Stillslow Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NB canada Posts: 78 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am thinking the Exedy is what I am going with because its cheaper then the ACT but will do what I want it to.

03-16-2006, 05:28 PM	#12
lumbo007 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hawaii Posts: 160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how good are these clutches (the exedy especially) for daily driving? (ie. harshness of engagement and pedal feel) __________________ Even in darkness, a keen eye can detect light.

03-16-2006, 11:37 PM	#13
phreze Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Murder City Age: 42 Posts: 673 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It takes some getting used to for sure, but after a week it was no different even in traffic. __________________ "If you rock knock-off, you are part of the problem" -myself

03-17-2006, 03:23 AM	#14
nrg Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Age: 40 Posts: 1,571 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Exedy stage 2: pedal feels alittle harder than stock, but very streetable. I'm so use to it, i dont even notice how stiff it is. 20% stiffer than stock i would say. The engagement is harsh but i've just broken mine in and it's getting alot better. I have to rev to 2k just to engauge it smoothly. Once it grabs, it will grab so keep the gas going. You'll get used to it in a week. I sound like a fu**** ricer just feathering my gas and clutch when i'm going through the drive-thru or parking my car. =S __________________ driftingisgay.com

03-17-2006, 06:19 AM	#15
psycko069 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: coastal north carolina Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i am running an act six puck unsprung on a stock flywheel and it grabs real nice. it will deff take some getting used to but i have beat it almost as much as i can think of and have not had any slipping yet. its a man the f**k up type of clutch though. it will kick your ass.................

03-17-2006, 04:23 PM	#16
Stillslow Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NB canada Posts: 78 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well I went with the exedy stage 2 should have it in a couple of weeks but the car wont be out till the first of May anyway. Thanks guys for all your input but feel free to keep the topic going seeing as there are more people looking for info aswell.

04-15-2006, 08:06 AM	#17
toledo240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: toledo Age: 39 Posts: 281 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what do you guys think of an oem clutch at around 300 whp. I need a clutch to drive daily on and that will last me. i blew my spec stage 3 trying to drive my car daily.

10-05-2006, 04:55 PM	#19
weitau Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Charlotte/NYC Posts: 316 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My Spec stage 2 went out this past week. Wasn't doing anything crazy, but I was at a dead stop and slipping the clutch to build up boost. Afterward, I could smell an odor. Now I can't boost past 10 psi without slipping. Had Spec clutch for 2 years and 10,000 miles, mostly highway driving - no drag or drifting. Disappointed.

10-05-2006, 05:29 PM	#20
BIGREDCORP Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2006 Location: LA Age: 35 Posts: 84 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Forget ACT. It is all about exedy stage 2. I had the act Xtreme kit on my sr20det and it was stiff as shit. I now use the Act stage 2 thick 3 puck clutch with the springed hub. It is a little stiffer than stock but engages smooth and knocks your head back when you shift hard. I had it for 6 months and I drive 50 miles dialy with ease.

10-05-2006, 06:47 PM	#21
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	I've heard stories, and know way to many people that had problems to suggest an act clutch. Right now I'm at about 300rwhp with a superior clutch. Commonly called an Illegal Garage clutch. Pedal feel with it is about %35~ more solid than stock, but still streetable. __________________

10-05-2006, 07:38 PM	#22
johngriff Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 4,103 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: johngriff Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I had worked closely with act in the past. Their SR Clutch is so STONGLY NOT RECOMENDED by me, that we are having a new clutch researched and designed by another company. There are huge flaws with the act. I will not say what they are. Service problems i have seen personally. Broken Throw Out bearing Slide. broken on repeated cars, wheather it be daily, track, grandma, a hole driving... i have seen them break on everything. Broken Slave cylinder. Once again, only with act. Torn, twisted and broken clutch pedal No pedal should feel as firm as the ACT Xtreme pressure plate. This Clutch cost us a race against easy street (redlighted). Just dont do it. Stock w/ebay disc is recomended over this. __________________ [email protected]