Sup guys.
I started buying parts for my rebuild.
And now I am down to my last part and it's the CLUTCH.

I believe I will get the SPEC clutch, I did hesitate on weather I should get Stage III or Stage IV, but I definitely don't want a HARDER driving situation under traffics and stuff in NYC. the stock is bad enough under heavy traffics in NYC.

So my first question is:
1) which Stage III or IV is better for HOLDING power with 15PSI but still the about the same as stock clutch feeling under traffic???


My second question is, after doing alot of research and searching, I understand how Non-modular and modular clutch works. I have a later 1995 Eclipse model, so it's a modular clutch. But from pervious searches, modular clutch is all rivaled together so next time I have to change the clutch, I have to buy an entire new assembly! (too much $$$)

So I want to go for non-modular clutch. and I think from what other post said. I have to go get the NEON flywheel inorder to convert my current modular clutch setup to non-modular. CORRECT???

If so, here is my question!
2) I asked many stores like ExtremePSI, ERT, Howell, none of them know what I am talking about non / modular clutch is. they all said just buy the clutch, and you can replace the clutch disk... ???
I am confused! I go online... all the clutch kit I found, NONE of them specify them as non or modular clutch. for example:
http://spec.horsepowerfreaks.com/viewproduct~Mitsubishi~Eclipse-Talon_95-99~SPEC~Clutches_-_Flywheels~Clutch_Kits~.html
At least what I mean is, NONE of the online clutch kit I found, will say if they are NON-modular clutch kit....

So where can I go to buy NON-modular clutch? or am I getting some info wrong here???


Please help guys!

Thanks!
Gil

Originally posted by gilee_8
2) I asked many stores like ExtremePSI, ERT, Howell, none of them know what I am talking about non / modular clutch is. they all said just buy the clutch, and you can replace the clutch disk... ??? I am confused! I go online... all the clutch kit I found, NONE of them specify them as non or modular clutch.

Do you remember who you talk to at ERT?

You can buy a non-modular style clutch, Spec makes them, they are machined to fit onto an aluminum non modular flywheel.

I would never replace the clutch disc and leave the pressure plate. By the time you have put the miles on and worn the clutch out, I think it's a good idea to replace the pressure plate and throw out bearing as well. The price of the actual standard flywheel is inconsequential in a modular set up, especially when you you take into account that when you rebuild a non-modular clutch you should re-machine the surface.

On top of all of that, the ease of installation is much nicer.



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True...
So how much for getting a Clutch Disk, and getting a pressure plate?

If I only save about $100, then I will prefer to just go for modular clutch and save the trouble!!

Also guys... Stage III or IV?

Thanks again.
Gil

stage 4 would be overkill i think for only 15psi...
im going to go with the stage 3 spec modular for 16-18psi
holla bro

Originally posted by gilee_8
True... So how much for getting a Clutch Disk, and getting a pressure plate? If I only save about $100, then I will prefer to just go for modular clutch and save the trouble!! Also guys... Stage III or IV? Thanks again. Gil

yea, i have a stage 3 and it holds well and drives like stock almost. At first it was real grabby but it breaks in and is just a little more finiky than stock. i've boosted 19psi and it doesn't slip even in 5th gear doing more than 130mph

Sound great guys!
Thanks for the input!

anyone else?
Gil

Originally posted by gilee_8
True... So how much for getting a Clutch Disk, and getting a pressure plate? If I only save about $100, then I will prefer to just go for modular clutch and save the trouble!! Also guys... Stage III or IV? Thanks again. Gil

When Spec sell the pressure plate, clutch disc and TOB to attach to the aluminum flywheel. The cost of the steel flywheel is so neglagible that the cost of the flywheel equals out to the cost of machine the pressure plate to bolt up to a non-modular flywheel. so there is no difference in price.



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