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s14slide · 10-11-2002, 12:03 AM

does anybody know what kind of quality exedy clutches are or if anybody has any experience w/ them. I'm looking to get one at a really great price but just want to know if it's anygood for the ocassional drag(just to mess w/ the H's) and the ever-so-not-fast-enough-drift learning curve. In other words I go out and "play"(drift) at least twice a week. Thanks for your info. Hopefully this will work out to be a great buy.

gschroeder78 · 10-11-2002, 03:29 AM

I just bought one for my Z32 and I belive it is equivelant to stock. It is made by Dakin(sp?) which I've heard of before so I guessed that it would be good enough, at least for the price.

Anyways, to answer your question, I don't know because I haven't got it in yet but I imagine it won't be any better than the OEM clutch but it looks like pretty good quality.

dorifto240 · 10-11-2002, 03:38 AM

I just got my ACT street/strip clutch kit in and even though it comes wrapped in an ACT package the clutch disc has a stamp that reads "EXEDY made in Japan" so, I'm thinking that they must be alright..but like gschroeder78 I havent gotten it in yet, so I dont know what to tell you

bastard · 10-15-2002, 11:02 PM

Exedy is the clutch king in Japan.  I believe that they are #1 in Japan so I am pretty sure that there clutches are good.  But also you need to know what type of clutch it is.  Street, multidisc, etc...  Just make sure that the holding capicity is way above stock cause stock clutches suck.
That's All
-MKM-

luke91 · 10-15-2002, 11:23 PM

So far I am happy with my ACT 6 puck w/heavy duty pressure plate.  I would have gotten the extreme plate, but ACT didn't feel it necessary to make one for an SR20DET.  

I had one in my civic, too, and it held up good.  

The one in my 240 is still very streetable, but the pedal pressure is not as stiff as I would've liked.  This makes me wonder how much power it will actually hold.  It definately takes some getting used to, though.

One other benefit to having a 3, 4, or 6 puck un-sprung clutch is that they are lighter than clutches with sprung hubs.  

Also, I would do a flywheel, too, while you're at it.  Both installs are a pain in the ass.  

Hope this helps

--luke

*Grant* · 10-17-2002, 01:15 AM

as far as i remember, Daiken is the same (or owned by the same company) as Exedy. They are suppliers of the OEM clutch for nissans. ACT uses a modified Daiken pressure plate (heavy duty)and OEM daiken disc (OEM)..

I'd definately go with ACT. good, durable, clutches.

10-11-2002, 03:29 AM	#2
gschroeder78 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Westminster, CO Age: 46 Posts: 507 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just bought one for my Z32 and I belive it is equivelant to stock. It is made by Dakin(sp?) which I've heard of before so I guessed that it would be good enough, at least for the price. Anyways, to answer your question, I don't know because I haven't got it in yet but I imagine it won't be any better than the OEM clutch but it looks like pretty good quality. __________________ 1989 240SX Coupe -Eibach Prokit Springs -KYB AGX Struts -Apex-i N1 Dual Exhaust Westminster, CO

10-11-2002, 03:38 AM	#3
dorifto240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA Age: 40 Posts: 72 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just got my ACT street/strip clutch kit in and even though it comes wrapped in an ACT package the clutch disc has a stamp that reads "EXEDY made in Japan" so, I'm thinking that they must be alright..but like gschroeder78 I havent gotten it in yet, so I dont know what to tell you __________________ "Booyah!" -Chuck Norris

10-15-2002, 11:23 PM	#5
luke91 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 43 Posts: 218 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So far I am happy with my ACT 6 puck w/heavy duty pressure plate.  I would have gotten the extreme plate, but ACT didn't feel it necessary to make one for an SR20DET.   I had one in my civic, too, and it held up good.   The one in my 240 is still very streetable, but the pedal pressure is not as stiff as I would've liked.  This makes me wonder how much power it will actually hold.  It definately takes some getting used to, though. One other benefit to having a 3, 4, or 6 puck un-sprung clutch is that they are lighter than clutches with sprung hubs.   Also, I would do a flywheel, too, while you're at it.  Both installs are a pain in the ass.   Hope this helps --luke __________________ '91 fastback.  '97 S13 blktop SR20DET.  Cstm Frnt Mnt IC w/ cstm 2 1/2" piping.  stnls stl fltr.  3" cstm DP & exhst w/N1 muff.  Walbro FP.  ACT 6 pck cltch.  Go Fast Bits crnk plly.  Ground Control coils.  KYB AGX shks.  12.98@106 w/g-tech pro.  17psi.  All work and fabrication done by ME

10-11-2002, 12:03 AM	#1
s14slide Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Nippon Age: 43 Posts: 630 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	does anybody know what kind of quality exedy clutches are or if anybody has any experience w/ them. I'm looking to get one at a really great price but just want to know if it's anygood for the ocassional drag(just to mess w/ the H's) and the ever-so-not-fast-enough-drift learning curve. In other words I go out and "play"(drift) at least twice a week. Thanks for your info. Hopefully this will work out to be a great buy. __________________ = My day

10-15-2002, 11:02 PM	#4
bastard Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Exedy is the clutch king in Japan.  I believe that they are #1 in Japan so I am pretty sure that there clutches are good.  But also you need to know what type of clutch it is.  Street, multidisc, etc...  Just make sure that the holding capicity is way above stock cause stock clutches suck. That's All -MKM-

10-17-2002, 01:15 AM	#6
Grant Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: 聖地牙哥 Posts: 2,647 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Grant Feedback Score: 0 reviews	as far as i remember, Daiken is the same (or owned by the same company) as Exedy. They are suppliers of the OEM clutch for nissans. ACT uses a modified Daiken pressure plate (heavy duty)and OEM daiken disc (OEM).. I'd definately go with ACT. good, durable, clutches.