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55397, Need better clutch for high boost.
Posted by 1FastEclipse, Sep-02-03 06:12 PM
As some of you already know, my car is undergoing a complete overhaul. New fully built engine, shooting for 18psi daily. I am obviously going to need to upgrade me clutch. What stage clutch am I going to need? Is the aluminum flywheel really worth the extra money? I mean I've seen the aluminum flywheel clutch combos go upwards of 800.00! Is it worth it? Where is the cheapest place to get this awesome clutch? Thanks guys.
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55398, RE: Need better clutch for high boost.
Posted by ner947, Sep-02-03 06:19 PM
clutchmasters stage 4. supposely it will hold ALL the power you put down to it. however, i hear that they will wear out in less than 40,000 miles. talk to JustOne, i think he has a lot of experence with this clutch.
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55402, RE: Need better clutch for high boost.
Posted by 1FastEclipse, Sep-02-03 06:46 PM
Well, I definately need one that will last me awhile, where can I get this for the best price?
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55431, RE: Need better clutch for high boost.
Posted by 1FastEclipse, Sep-03-03 07:55 AM
anyone?
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55432, RE: Need better clutch for high boost.
Posted by etx, Sep-03-03 08:03 AM
I got a spec stage 3 from nippon power for $450, it has a standard steel flywheel. I think the best way to go if you want a lighter flywheel is to convert to a non-modular or buy an aluminum flywheel with no starter teeth (modular style) and take it to a clutch shop to have them build it. they could make you a clutch plate and use your stock pressure plate and the aluminum flywheel. then you could bolt that up to the stock flex plate. Talk to Matt_95tgs i think he has a similar setup he had built by a good shop out his way.
the url is: http://nipponpower.com/ if you care
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55480, RE: Need better clutch for high boost.
Posted by 95greenhrcgs, Sep-03-03 06:36 PM
I have the ClutchMasters stage 4 w/lightened flywheel. I does hold very well and does so IMMEDIATELY. A little chatter but you can get used to that and even get good at not making it chatter so much when you get used to it. I think that the flywheel is worth it.
It does NOT last as long as a traditional clutch ( stock ) but then again nothing performance oriented last as long as anything stock.
It may be more expensive in the beginning, but to replace non-modular stage 4 when necessary ends up being cheaper than replacing the modular style setup.
Check into the SPEC clutches. I know they are cheaper, but have had ZERO personal experience with them.
DO NOT get a Centerforce!!!
Good luck man!
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55499, RE: Need better clutch for high boost.
Posted by siueclipse, Sep-04-03 05:24 AM
i have a clutchmasters stage 3 and am very happy with. hold 264hp ;)
James
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