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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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Hey guys so as u probably know i constantly run into new problems and my newest one is my clutch going in the ____ter after 800 miles somehow... guessing the engagement point was brought out to far and it rode the throw out bearing the whole time.. anyway the clutch is done after we tried to move it into the driveway it smoked like a ******.. SO

this is my daily driver, built, 60-1, 18-22 lbs, meth and race gas (sometimes) in near future. anywhere from 400-450 wtq im guessing when the tune is complete..

and i have to stay single disc cuz i have no money for a twin

now i was really looking into ACT, obviously as a DD i dont want super harsh engagement and agressiveness.. i mean i still have ladies to drive around lol

i was looking at

http://www.dezod.com/pd_act_6.cfm

http://www.dezod.com/pd-act-xtreme.cfm

or even going back to CC with the stage 5 sprung

http://www.dezod.com/pd_competition_...e_5_clutch.cfm

the maxx extreme one isnt pucked, does this mean its a harder clutch to handle on the streets, harsher engagement? im not sure what direction to go,
what are your thoughts? or even a better clutch suggestion?
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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the act full faced one is what im gonna go with. From what i understand its less harsh than a pucked one
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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is that the maxx extreme one?
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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ACT EXTREME! unless you dont have that much money go for stage 5 i guess.
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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with twin disc and stage 5 not an option, go with the ACT extreme 500+ hp i believe are crank hp though.. you might still slip but it shouldnt be too bad.. it would still grab like it should
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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do u plan on ever running slicks?
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Ace83
with twin disc and stage 5 not an option, go with the ACT extreme 500+ hp i believe are crank hp though.. you might still slip but it shouldnt be too bad.. it would still grab like it should

This is very true.. and these numbers are only good for street tires!

So if you go with a slick ever or drag radial.. chances are this clutch will fail!
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 04:26 PM
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it says 553 tq.. so whats that like 480-500 Wheel tq? thats plenty.

ace why is stage5 not an option?
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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because you said you wanted something more driveable for your girls lmao..

it should hold man for what you are aiming, but im just saying dont be surprised if it slips when you use some slicks or some launch control.. but if its really a good clutch and is holds like how its advertised, if it slips it shouldnt be a lot
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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my twin isint even that bad..

just learn to drive..


get the good clutch. stop wasting time and money!
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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haha ok well twin is still out of the question.
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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looks like mike aka elevation has found me a clutch :O probably the strongest single disc act offers for us.
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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which is? extreme act?
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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he said he called ACT for me, i couldnt even find the clutch online lol, its good for 750tq 800hp, its extreme pressure plate with 6 puck disc and hd throwout
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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maxx etreme with 6 puck non sprung disk 700+wtq
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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how much?
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