yeaaa i shot and burned my stock. now i need a new clutch, pressure plate and lighten flywheel. there's so much stages and such. but i don't think i need any higher than stage three since i don't own a force induction setup yet. so what brand and stage should i go and what brand. i was kind of interested in the clutch master kevlar 4 puck disc. or is that too much for a box with I/H/E, full piping, spark plugs and wiring? i was also thinking of the fidanza lighten flywheel. so what you guys think, give me a heads up. thanks.



--------tom

 

My clutch started slipping so I've been researching this a lot lately. Anything above a Stage 1 is overkill unless you are boosted. A puck type clutch will make driving miserable.

I'm most likely going with either Clutch Masters or Exedy with the Fidanza flywheel.

 

yea i know it's over kill. just hate the the slipping when i down shift, i need something thats going to grab without mercy. so maybe instead of a 4 puck, i think a kevlar 6 puck should be good. i don't mind a little hassel with missery.

---------tom

 

I know Darren (Hotbox05) really likes his Spec Stage 2+. And everyone on here that has replaced their clutch with anything but stock or TRD has said to spend the money on a set of steel braided clutch lines as well.

 

^^^speaks da truth^^^

 

and my spec stage 2+ is full face on one side and 6 puck on the other. best of both worlds.

 

what kind is your clutch? or at least where did you get it. and is it worth it trying to DIY or take it to the shop to get it put in?

---tom

 

I as well an running the Spec Stage 2, its full face kevlar, if not im not mistaken. Its works great and im not forced induction, yet.... I would definately recommened this clutch as an upgrade it works well and wont kill your knee.

Im soon going to be purchasing a Fidanza lightweight flywheel, because i heard they are really good and that loss in rotational mass really helps our little engines out.

 

Here are some reviews from the parts section:

https://www.scionlife.com/parts/?sub=57

 

Only 1 review and that is on the TRD.

 

i would never diy a fwd clutch. not worth my time , busted knuckles , anguish , rental of tools to do it.



the brand is SPEC it's their stage 2+ clutch kit. they sell em on ebay , and many , many online retailers. I got it wholesale from my buddy's dealer account

 

i know i'll never get a staight answer, but about how much should/would getting the whole sheebang installed. (flywheel, clutch and pressure plates). i know it's gonna be at least a cool grand for the setup, but installation wise what you guys think. thanks.

----tom

 

My local Pep Boys quoted $575 for the job and a local performance shop quoted $540. BTW, I only call Pep Bpys too compare prices. I don't think I'd trust them to do the job. So yeah, with parts you are looking at a grand.

BTW, I got a great price for Clutch Master parts from JSC Speed.

 

really? it cost about that much to get it installed? doesn't look that hard. before i go to a shop i might ask some of my honda friends and see if they can help.

ALSO has anyone here done a clutch and fly wheel job themselves. if so can you help. I love working on mechanical things and like to save money.

but i know theres risks. its a win and lose thing.
"do it myself and save money at the same time risk damaging thing "IF" installed wrong."
"but take it to a shop, done right and can take it back if there's a problem, but spend half a grand that i could be using for something else."



-------tom

 

Just had a EXEDY Stage 1 installed today. Got clutch off ebay $250 + install @ local shop $380 = $630 not bad I think. I like the feel a bit stiffer than stock but not bad (actually feels like I'm pushing a clutch now). didn't go any higher in stage cause I only have I/H/E and Perrin Pulley and no thoughts of going FI.