Spec clutchflywheel descriptions, install and warranty faq. For starters the springs are only to lessen the biteyness of the clutch. Today we take a look at what its like to daily drive a clutchmasters fx400 6 puck clutch. Your new clutch is perfectly balanced before being shipped to make sure all internal parts run smoothly and limits vibration during operation. Heres why you cant dailydrive a car with a race clutch. If its a daily driver, id personally go with a full face. Its a race clutch with six small pads, instead of a full surface of friction material.
I would recommend a full face clutch for daily driving, and the stock flywheel is fine to use. Had an act heavy duty clutch kit before with rigid 6 puck disc in my 5spd. Performance clutch experiences needed toyota tacoma forum. Given it would really suck when accelerating from a stop going up a hill. I need something that is going to hold 550 crank torque and all the street disc at a low price wont do it. The exedy hyper single series clutch is engineered to optimize the performance of. The solid 8rivet and heat treated assembly is ideal for strength and durability. Choosing the correct clutch for your mustang american muscle. Part 2 of our interview with david norton of spec clutches about selecting. Mpact performance clutch kit with hitorque 6 puck ceramic disc. Just upgraded to 6spd and purchased this clutch kit to match with it. The hub is solid 8rivet and the assembly is heat treated for strength and durability.
I would go for a stock clutch, or an aftermarket organic as dcaff suggested. Spec makes a high performance clutch option for you. There are two types of clutch discs full discs and puckstyle. Finally, performance clutches use a puck design, 3 puck, 4 puck, 6 puck, which increase the pressure on the friction material, to prevent slip. Ive been having big issues with the atc clutch on my mk3. Act heavy duty street strip 6 puck sprung clutch kit for. Release bearing height and clutch finger height may be different than original. After taking the car to an independent transmission specialist to investigate the issues, he commented on how terrible he thought the clutch was his comments being very severe engagement and very. Typically a 6 puck clutch is not ideal for daily driving, it is usually better for the track and racing.
This unit is designed for street and race cars that require an aggressive but streetable engagement and high torque capacity. I went with a luk pro gold and am waiting to install it to see how i like it, but he is right, the 6 separate pads arent much fun for daily driving. Our raceclutch technology supports daily street use and vice versa. Girlfriend attempts to drive on my stage 3 clutch youtube. Ive been running only 3 psi so i cant comment on how good the clutch is at that range. Use the 3 puck for the lightest option or the 6 puck for the smoothest. With multiple puck options, this clutch can be matched to suit your driving style, performance needs, and pedal feel preferences.
Just want some feedback on ceramic clutches like 6 or 4 pucks from act. Spec twin disc pttrim semi metallic puck clutch kit sb53pt. The factory torque rating for the 8999 dsm transmission is roughly 250 ft. Ready to withstand the rigors of racing, spec products provide the ultimate in efficiency and reliability along with long service life. Once the slave cylinder is installed into the bell housing and the. So a 4 puck will absorb less heat than a 6 puck or fullface disc. For my mods and being a daily driver with alot of stop and go traffic in houston, tx he recomended that i go with a spec 1. The stage 4 is an exceptional choice for street cars, drag racing, pulling, and autocross. The stage 4 is our best seller and lets you choose between a 4 or 6 puck sprung disc for more. And by the way, i fused my spec stage 3 six puck to my fidanza flywheel doing a burn out with my wastegate at only 8psi. This clutch system is designed for the racing climate. The vf enables the driver to operate the clutch through an easytofeel half.
Spec shares how to choose the best possible clutch part 2. All i had was the safcii at the time, so i hardly needed a good clutch, but i was informed my future gioals and mods will dictate the clutch i need. Nov 03, 2018 i traveled out to antioch to get lessons on how to drive stick from my homie israel. I swapped mine out with a south bend stage 3 ofe feramicorganic clutch with cryo treatment. How many people using 6 puck clutches for daily driving. The five stages of spec performance clutches lsx magazine. Try a bully clutch for an amazing new driving experience. Definately unsprung is a no no i run the clutch net 6 spring 6 puck, and it still engages a little rough.
All i had was the safcii at the time, so i hardly needed a good clutch, but i was informed. The stage 3 clutch kit is designed to handle up to 760 ftlbs of torque and uses a 6puck kevlarbased friction disc which transfers all of that power perfectly. Feb 06, 2014 my unsprung act 6 puck w2900 pp wasnt that bad to drive daily over the summer. Im running about 500hp600tq and this clutch hasnt slipped at all. Clutch doesnt seem quite as harsh as the act but still holds. The 3 puck offers the lightest, the 6 puck the smoothest engagement, and. View products, dealers, and gear, or browse the gallery. It grabs and its comfortable to use as a daily driver. He also said the clutch he bought didnt fit exactly, due to tranny. Personally i said fuck it and went heavy single since ive put maybe 2000 miles on my car in 12 years.
I was thinking i could probably get away with the stage 3. Thats why i switch to a pp with a much higher clamping. The next part of my build i will be ordering a promotion t45,04 flywheel. I went with a luk pro gold and am waiting to install it to see how i like it, but he is right, the 6 separate pads arent. His ls integra has a stage 3 clutch so as you can imagine. Top of 4th the clutch is just slipping in dry pavement i figure ive got a few choices. The super twin offers nearstock drivability, tremendous life expectancy, a no shimmingsetup boltin installation and maintenance free operation. A power clutch is just a cherrypicked top 10% of spec stock 915 clutch and they get marginal somewhere over 300 ftlbs at the flywheel. Clutch doesnt seem quite as harsh as the act but still. The stage 3 is the perfect clutch setup for those mustangs that get a lot of use as a daily driver as well as one that gets to open it up and compete on the strip or track.
Feels great, engagement isnt harsh at all, and it holds power just dandy. My tuner said its not that bad to drive as a daily driver. Act hd clutch kit 6 puck sprung w prolite flywheel mazda. Nov 12, 2018 if youre only giving your car a hard time every once in a while, this could be a great unit for you as it will still be comfortable for daily driving. Features a carbon semimetallic 6 puck sprung hub disc that has been the leading puck clutch in drivability, life and torque capacity. His ls integra has a stage 3 clutch so as you can imagine this didnt go very well lol. Performance kits south bend clutch we motivate the shiftless. Please note that the clutch kits listed on this page fit both the. The vf enables the driver to operate the clutch through an easy tofeel half. I had a 6 puck and although it grabbed like an sob, i found it uncomfortable to use as a daily driver. Lurchy, would usually engage 5th pretty hard my fault really but held power very well. Recommended usage is daily, street and moderate race. Typically, life decreases as a function of heat and friction.
I need something that is going to hold 550 crank torque and all the street disc at a low price. Although the stock clutch is actually pretty good in the mazdaspeed mzr disi, its still a wear item that will eventually need to be replaced, especially if its being subjected to more abuse from track use or just higher powered engines than stock. Spec clutch 6 puck stage 3 kit nissan 240sx s s14 ka24de. My unsprung act 6 puck w2900 pp wasnt that bad to drive daily over the summer. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices.
Seriously, i cant believe how many people in here recommended the spec clutch, at all. A super twin with two 6puck discs will drive much more like stock than a. Decided on the full disk so that its slippable for daily driving. I ran one, act 6 puck, the grab was crazy, daily drove the car11 sec evo was a little tuff in traffic, lol car would hop a little, hahah but got used to it.
Use the 3 puck for the lightest option or the 6 puck for the smoothest engagement. Cant comment on the 6 puck either since ive never driven one with it installed. Upgrading your mazdaspeed 3 or 6 clutch is an important part of the modifying process. I traveled out to antioch to get lessons on how to drive stick from my homie israel. Riding the clutch is not recommended as it often makes a howling noise combined with. Spec stage 3 the spec stage 3 clutch kit features a carbon. This is my daily driver so i dont want a 6 puck disk. Choosing the right clutch concept z performance blog. That means the fewer pucks you have, the more of an issue youll have with overheating. I listened to the masses a few years ago and got the act 6 puck sprung clutch. I also dont want a 2100 lb pressure plate if i can avoid it. If it was a daily driver, id have saved up and gone multidisk.
He also said the clutch he bought didnt fit exactly, due to tranny housing being a little different and the clutch got all tore up when it was installed at a dealership. The 3 puck offers the lightest, the 6 puck the smoothest engagement, and the 4 nestles in as the compromise of both. It features a solid 8rivet hub and a heat treated assembly for strength and durability and is available in 3, 4, or 6 puck configurations. Spec twin disc pttrim semi metallic puck clutch kit. This clutch system maintains a stock feel while offering strength and durability. The stage 3 clutches come standard with a 6 puck disc on most applications, but a 4. This isnt a big deal if your car is a daily driver that you never race. That stage 3 clutch might be great for holding power, but its not going to do great on your commute to work. Spec your car with thousands of clutch and flywheel applications. Spec stage 3 clutch kit wrx 20062010 lgt 20072010 emnotek. Act xtreme race only 6 puck solid clutch kit for 200416 subaru sti, 200709 legacy spec b 6 speed act heavy duty street strip 4 puck sprung clutch kit for 200418 subaru sti, 200709 legacy spec. Clutch questions act 6 puck stock pp 2nd gen 9397 v6 2. An sfi approved single mass flywheel is recommended for this application to get optimal performance.
Spec twin disc pttrim semi metallic puck clutch kit sb53pt3, 220092012 bmw 5i 335i. How many of you guys are using these on your daily drivers. Spec stage 3 kit nissan 240sx s s14 ka24de 19891998. Whats it feel like to drive a 6 puck sprung clutch.
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