Ebay clutches, anyone try?

TheBlackKnight · 05-23-2005

Ok so this is the deal. I have a '95 TSi slightly modified, but maybe pushing 230-40hp right now. I plan on racing in a few times at BIR this year (I went the opener) and overall I would like one that grabs a little more than stock. I am currently running a stock clutch, and it is slipping under good throttle. I noticed it quite a bit at the track, but even on street driving is slips a little. I would like an upgrade from stock, yet don't need an ACT 2600.

I browsed ebay and found of course the ACT models, 2100 probably wouldn't be bad for my application. Also came across an Exedy which is apparantly "stage 1" hehe, in otherwords a slight upgrade from stock for like $220. Of course the Clutchmasters starting at like $350.

Now the question: Anybody try the "Pro Clutch" ebay ones? Basically they have standard to a "race" clutch, which are like buy it now for $195. Yes, I know sometimes brand name is better, but it is not always true. And for my application, in which like I said I won't be building to more than 300hp likely, saving a couple hundred on clutch would be nice. (Do my suspension then) :P

Anybody have any comments on these ebay clutches, or even the Exedy? I actually I'm leaning toward this one as it is a known name. Thanks!

AJ · 05-23-2005

http://www.dsmstyle.com/forums/showt...ghlight=clutch

http://www.dsmstyle.com/forums/showt...ghlight=clutch

Might wanna try these 2 a bit and see what some of the opinions are ven before they post up.

CarPsyco84 · 05-23-2005

Don't use a ACT 2100 lbs with a napa disc, I got pictures of the results, lets just say the disc was 1 piece when put in, it came out in 4, after 2-3 months, 4 thousand miles...

CarPsyco84 · 05-23-2005

although I have hte 2100lb ACT, and It works really well, grabs good and I trap 106mph (AWD) in the quarter so like 280-290whp.

A//// Guy · 05-23-2005

Talk to QPR, they have a line of southbend clutches. The close to stockish clutch is quite cheap. The full on 2600 style without the hard pedal pressures are like 330.

Onefast99gsx · 05-25-2005

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Originally Posted by EclipseTurbo

Talk to QPR, they have a line of southbend clutches. The close to stockish clutch is quite cheap. The full on 2600 style without the hard pedal pressures are like 330.

Definately check on the SouthBend clutch. I have the DxD OFE clutch. it's made for alot of HP but they have other ones for your practical purpose. SouthBend builds a better disk than ACT therefore requiring less clamping force which is hard on the crankbearings.

CarPsyco84 · 05-25-2005

Can u get just the Disc?

TheBlackKnight · 05-23-2005

Thanks guys, I do plan on talking to QPR, I figured they might have what I'm looking for and are in the know about replacing them.

MustGoFaster · 05-23-2005

I used the Exedy stage one kit (1940 lbs PP/organic disc) in my Galant last year. I liked it. It held my 12.34 @ 109 OK. At that point it was a little weak for the application and I couldn't really slip it off the line or it would go up in a stink. It would still hold though.

Now I am using the same pressure plate with a Southbend DXD-F disc. It's a 6 puck feramic disc. I really like it. It's not as smooth as a street disc, but no where near intolerable. It isn't as forgiving as a street disc, to be smooth you NEED to pay attention to how you are working it. And from time to time, even when you are paying attention, it will chatter a little bit. Something a passenger might notice, but nothing that would have them going WTF was that?

That's what I am using right now. I would reccomend the stage one Exedy kit for you right now. Or something from Southbend if you are willing to spend a bit more.

TheBlackKnight · 05-25-2005

Welp, I ordered and Exedy one which has a slightly better grab over stock. That will work with my setup. At least for now.