My tuner said its not that bad to drive as a daily driver. Had an act heavy duty clutch kit before with rigid 6 puck disc in my 5spd. So a 4 puck will absorb less heat than a 6 puck or fullface disc. Recommended usage is daily, street and moderate race. This clutch system is designed for the racing climate. Finally, performance clutches use a puck design, 3 puck, 4 puck, 6 puck, which increase the pressure on the friction material, to prevent slip.
Cant comment on the 6 puck either since ive never driven one with it installed. The hub is solid 8rivet and the assembly is heat treated for strength and durability. The five stages of spec performance clutches lsx magazine. Thats why i switch to a pp with a much higher clamping. I ran an act 6puck clutch and fidanza 15lb flywheel in both my g35 and 370z both were daily drivers. Given it would really suck when accelerating from a stop going up a hill. 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.
Spec stage 3 kit nissan 240sx s s14 ka24de 19891998. 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. Act heavy duty street strip 6 puck sprung clutch kit for. 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. Typically, life decreases as a function of heat and friction. Please note that the clutch kits listed on this page fit both the. Ive been having big issues with the atc clutch on my mk3. 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. Clutch questions act 6 puck stock pp 2nd gen 9397 v6 2. Clutch doesnt seem quite as harsh as the act but still. I was thinking i could probably get away with the stage 3. Im running about 500hp600tq and this clutch hasnt slipped at all. This isnt a big deal if your car is a daily driver that you never race. Nov 03, 2018 i traveled out to antioch to get lessons on how to drive stick from my homie israel.
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. Spec twin disc pttrim semi metallic puck clutch kit sb53pt. Top of 4th the clutch is just slipping in dry pavement i figure ive got a few choices. The vf enables the driver to operate the clutch through an easytofeel half. I need something that is going to hold 550 crank torque and all the street disc at a low price. View products, dealers, and gear, or browse the gallery. I need something that is going to hold 550 crank torque and all the street disc at a low price wont do it. 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. Features a carbon semimetallic 6 puck sprung hub disc that has been the leading puck clutch in drivability, life and torque capacity.
I listened to the masses a few years ago and got the act 6 puck sprung clutch. A super twin with two 6puck discs will drive much more like stock than a. The exedy hyper single series clutch is engineered to optimize the performance of. Spec makes a high performance clutch option for you. Currently on my 2nd jwt clutchflywheel in my daily driven na z33. Your new clutch is perfectly balanced before being shipped to make sure all internal parts run smoothly and limits vibration during operation. The stage 4 is an exceptional choice for street cars, drag racing, pulling, and autocross. Mpact performance clutch kit with hitorque 6 puck ceramic disc. Upgrading your mazdaspeed 3 or 6 clutch is an important part of the modifying process. Try a bully clutch for an amazing new driving experience.
The next part of my build i will be ordering a promotion t45,04 flywheel. That means the fewer pucks you have, the more of an issue youll have with overheating. Spec your car with thousands of clutch and flywheel applications. Seriously, i cant believe how many people in here recommended the spec clutch, at all. Today we take a look at what its like to daily drive a clutchmasters fx400 6 puck clutch. The stage 4 is our best seller and lets you choose between a 4 or 6 puck sprung disc for more. Performance kits south bend clutch we motivate the shiftless. 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. Part 2 of our interview with david norton of spec clutches about selecting. 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.
Act hd clutch kit 6 puck sprung w prolite flywheel mazda. 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. Just want some feedback on ceramic clutches like 6 or 4 pucks from act. Just upgraded to 6spd and purchased this clutch kit to match with it. Performance clutch experiences needed toyota tacoma forum. Release bearing height and clutch finger height may be different than original.
Spec clutch 6 puck stage 3 kit nissan 240sx s s14 ka24de. This is my daily driver so i dont want a 6 puck disk. This unit is designed for street and race cars that require an aggressive but streetable engagement and high torque capacity. Use the 3 puck for the lightest option or the 6 puck for the smoothest engagement.
Decided on the full disk so that its slippable for daily driving. Choosing the right clutch concept z performance blog. I would go for a stock clutch, or an aftermarket organic as dcaff suggested. 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. If it was a daily driver, id have saved up and gone multidisk. The solid 8rivet and heat treated assembly is ideal for strength and durability. Ready to withstand the rigors of racing, spec products provide the ultimate in efficiency and reliability along with long service life.
How many of you guys are using these on your daily drivers. I swapped mine out with a south bend stage 3 ofe feramicorganic clutch with cryo treatment. Spec twin disc pttrim semi metallic puck clutch kit. Spec twin disc pttrim semi metallic puck clutch kit sb53pt3, 220092012 bmw 5i 335i. For starters the springs are only to lessen the biteyness of the clutch. Its a race clutch with six small pads, instead of a full surface of friction material. Girlfriend attempts to drive on my stage 3 clutch youtube. His ls integra has a stage 3 clutch so as you can imagine. Heres why you cant dailydrive a car with a race clutch. 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. I would recommend a full face clutch for daily driving, and the stock flywheel is fine to use. Please note that the clutch kits listed on this page fit both the standard 5speed legacy gt as well as the 6 speed legacy gt specb from 20072010.
Hyper single series exedy globalpartsexedy globalparts. This clutch system maintains a stock feel while offering strength and durability. Spec shares how to choose the best possible clutch part 2. An sfi approved single mass flywheel is recommended for this application to get optimal performance. Our raceclutch technology supports daily street use and vice versa. How many people using 6 puck clutches for daily driving. The vf enables the driver to operate the clutch through an easy tofeel half. 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. Ive been running only 3 psi so i cant comment on how good the clutch is at that range. Personally i said fuck it and went heavy single since ive put maybe 2000 miles on my car in 12 years. They are also good for high performance street driving. 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. It grabs and its comfortable to use as a daily driver.
Use the 3 puck for the lightest option or the 6 puck for the smoothest. 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. All i had was the safcii at the time, so i hardly needed a good clutch, but i was informed. I also dont want a 2100 lb pressure plate if i can avoid it. Feb 06, 2014 my unsprung act 6 puck w2900 pp wasnt that bad to drive daily over the summer. Definately unsprung is a no no i run the clutch net 6 spring 6 puck, and it still engages a little rough. Riding the clutch is not recommended as it often makes a howling noise combined with. He also said the clutch he bought didnt fit exactly, due to tranny. Choosing the correct clutch for your mustang american muscle. 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.
His ls integra has a stage 3 clutch so as you can imagine this didnt go very well lol. My unsprung act 6 puck w2900 pp wasnt that bad to drive daily over the summer. Whats it feel like to drive a 6 puck sprung clutch. A good friend of mine has a nasty stack of tickets from his racing spec clutch in his 240sx. The 3 puck offers the lightest, the 6 puck the smoothest engagement, and. Clutch doesnt seem quite as harsh as the act but still holds. That stage 3 clutch might be great for holding power, but its not going to do great on your commute to work. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Once the slave cylinder is installed into the bell housing and the. The factory torque rating for the 8999 dsm transmission is roughly 250 ft. Feels great, engagement isnt harsh at all, and it holds power just dandy. I had a 6 puck and although it grabbed like an sob, i found it uncomfortable to use as a daily driver. With multiple puck options, this clutch can be matched to suit your driving style, performance needs, and pedal feel preferences.
The stage 3 clutches come standard with a 6 puck disc on most applications, but a 4. Spec clutchflywheel descriptions, install and warranty faq. Lurchy, would usually engage 5th pretty hard my fault really but held power very well. There are two types of clutch discs full discs and puckstyle. Spec stage 3 the spec stage 3 clutch kit features a carbon. Typically a 6 puck clutch is not ideal for daily driving, it is usually better for the track and racing. I traveled out to antioch to get lessons on how to drive stick from my homie israel.
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