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nychang65 · 02-14-2008, 01:43 PM

So I think it's finally time to replace the clutch. I boosted my 2006 tC with about 275 WHP, but held off on the clutch. Any suggestions on brand?

Thanks

WendysOrBust · 02-14-2008, 02:08 PM

Exedy, I pretty much swear by that brand. For your needs you'd be fine with a Stage 1. As long as your break it in right you will be more than fine.

I ran an Exedy OEM replacement on my 240sx a few years back and I ragged and beat on that clutch like no other, never got over heated and slipped. I also had the rear diff welded. But I ran that clutch for 40k miles. Constant abuse every day, and after I sold the car the new owner learned to drive on it and got another 20k out of it before it began to slip a bit.

My friend with an FD ran a Stage 1 on his single turbo setup and he will not buy another brand. He just finished installing his Hyper Single Clutch kit. Car isn't running yet but he's excited.

nychang65 · 02-14-2008, 02:11 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I'm looking at an Exedy and fidanza flywheel. Definitely want something that will still be close to stock in smoothness of engagement, but hold under load.

WendysOrBust · 02-14-2008, 02:24 PM

Well I wouldn't go above a stage 1 then. After that you get into the 3 and 6 pucks which are much stiffer and are rough to engage. Here's a really good video that explains the main componments and clutch functions.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/0...aa00fe0ac1.htm

JPsTc · 02-14-2008, 02:56 PM

Im getting the act clutch, its stiff but feels good. As for the exedy stage 1, theres a company on ebay who sells em for $280 shipped

WendysOrBust · 02-14-2008, 03:03 PM

link? There are allot of ebay companies that do direct product knock offs.

WendysOrBust · 02-14-2008, 03:08 PM

nvm found it...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EXEDY...spagenameZWDVW

i dunno what to think...

nychang65 · 02-14-2008, 04:32 PM

So I wouldn't need a stage 2 or something to hold 275 WHP? I basically making twice stock power.....

Thanks

JPsTc · 02-14-2008, 04:34 PM

A friend of mine with a turbo tc is putting around those same numbers and is usint the act street clutch. Im putting around 235whp and im going to be running the same clutch. I don't think the exedy stage 1 will be sufficient for 275 but its up to you

nychang65 · 02-14-2008, 04:40 PM

What about the F1 Stage 2 clutch? Says it can handle the power....

Only like 180 on eBay.

JPsTc · 02-14-2008, 04:45 PM

^Ive heard bad things about those clutches. Better off not cheaping on a clutch and saving yourself in the long run. ACT or CC FTW

nychang65 · 02-14-2008, 04:49 PM

The mechanic said spec is good....

nychang65 · 02-14-2008, 05:22 PM

Also how much do you guys think install should be? i got a quote for 750 on install...

nychang65 · 02-14-2008, 06:52 PM

Ordered an Exedy stage 1. Looks like it should hold just fine for my daily driving and occasional racing. Thanks for all the help guys.

WeSellCarParts · 02-17-2008, 12:56 AM

We sell a lot of Spec and Clutchmasters for clutches for the TC and then Fidanza for the flywheel.

**Ace83** · 02-17-2008, 01:17 AM

I would recommend at least a stage 2, or a stage 3 is will be better.. Engagement on stage 3 isnt that bad, its still the disc type.

Mightygnu · 02-17-2008, 01:28 AM

Competition Clutch, Purchase it from Dezod. End of story.

jaxtcracer · 02-17-2008, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mightygnu

Competition Clutch, Purchase it from Dezod. End of story.

x2. i'm running a competition clutch stage 3. it's stiff but easy to engage. i honestly like it better than the stock clutch; it's smoother because you can actually feel the point of engagement. it's rated for about 375whp, too, so you could beat on it with 275whp without worries.

nychang65 · 02-26-2008, 09:52 PM

New Clutch going in today. Should be ready tomorrow.

Guru · 02-27-2008, 12:28 PM

Competition Clutch has various options and all are good. Their carbon kevlar discs are pretty sweet for your power levels.