Which Clutch Kit?? - Honda-Acura.net

LudeRage · 03-13-03, 08:59 PM

I'll be finding out if I need a new clutch or not in a few days. I don't exactly wanna spend all that money to just get an OEM one. I'm looking for a sturdy pressure plate and street disc set-up.

Which company makes the best, most affordable, clutch/pp kit that will last me another 100k?

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antarius · 03-13-03, 11:33 PM

I prefer ACT HDSS kits.

Phillyphil81 · 03-14-03, 12:11 AM

I put a clutch masters clutch in my teg and the clutch kick some bootie i recomend that clutch.

yeer · 03-14-03, 01:33 AM

act hdss

i am currently running the act prolite flywheel, pretty nice and pretty cheap.

LudeRage · 03-14-03, 10:02 AM

Yeah the ACT HDSS looks good. From what I'm seeing, that means a heavy duty pressure plate and street disc (exactly what I was looking for

). What's a good price? I found a package on some site for 370, and on another site there was an HDSS/Indigo (?) flywheel package for 511 shipped...

LudeRage · 03-14-03, 09:06 PM

Ok...so which should it be? ACT HDSS for around 445? Clutchmasters Stage 1 for around 370? Or Exedy Stage 1 for around 330? Also, is it that much important to have a kevlar or steel backing on the clutch opposed to "organic"? (It's about 100 more for the steel...) So ACT seems to be the most expensive, than CM, than Exedy. What are you guys' opinions?

Quick Silver · 03-14-03, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by yeer
act hdss

i am currently running the act prolite flywheel, pretty nice and pretty cheap.

did you noticed any differences on daily draving wiht the ProLite 8.5 lbs wheel?

Quick Silver · 03-14-03, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LudeRage
Yeah the ACT HDSS looks good. From what I'm seeing, that means a heavy duty pressure plate and street disc (exactly what I was looking for ). What's a good price? I found a package on some site for 370, and on another site there was an HDSS/Indigo (?) flywheel package for 511 shipped...

where did you find the Flywheel/Clutch for $511?
Cheapest I've found is $613 Shipped.

LudeRage · 03-14-03, 11:05 PM

I dont remember. I did a search on google.

So is it worth spending the extra money on the ACT HDSS over the Exedy and Clutchmasters?

LudeRage · 03-16-03, 01:45 PM

Well I'm going to have to buy a clutch very soon now. My sister's boyfriend has a Clutchmasters on his Corrado and was saying I should just get one of those. Also, the Clutchmasters Stage 1 (FX100) is only $345, where as the ACT HDSS is $445.

Anyone have a Clutchmasters that would recommend it?

Madtekniques · 03-16-03, 09:27 PM

I have the ACT HDSS, it's wonderful, as for exedy and clutchmasters I can't give you any insight I haven't tried either.

Odysseus · 03-17-03, 05:53 AM

I have an Exedy and I put in a new type-R flywheel with it. I'm happy with it and the price was right, about $ 390 for all parts. 2 years and 30k no problems.

Unless you are FI, I don't think anything more is worth it, and depending on the disc material you choose, it may not last as long.

LudeRage · 03-17-03, 04:15 PM

Yeah I found the ACT HDSS on groupbuycenter.com...its regularly 502.00 plus shipping on their website, but its 15% off (with free shipping on anything over 400)...that makes it only 426.70!! This is for the ACT HDSS kit by the way..actually one of the more expensive disc/pp combinations that ACT makes. So I will be getting this.

The critical question I am thinking of now is...if I want a lightened flywheel, now would be the time to do it. I can get a Fidenza for 285 shipped...but thats almost as much as a clutch! Which makes me think if it is even worth the money or if I could put that money and get a header or put it towards an exhaust...

So the question now is...would a lightenend flywheel, lets say an 8.8 lb one (I think the Fidenza Prolite), benefit me horsepower/acceleration wise better than putting my money towards bolt-ons?? And are there any common problems associated with lightened flywheels? Thanks guys...I'd greatly appreciate any comments asap as I am getting ready to put my car in the shop and start ordering parts...

Odysseus · 03-18-03, 05:45 AM

Yes, now is the time. Even if you chose not to lighten, you should have it resurfaced. With a lightened flywheel, you lose low end torque, but it revs up faster. That is why I went with the type-R flywheel ($170). It is lighter, maybe 12 lbs, I can't remember, but not too light. IMO 8.8 lbs is too light. I remember people saying they had difficulty going up hills with a super light flywheel.

4 or 5 years ago there were alot of discussions and posted experiences about this. Maybe you can find more info in the archives if they go back that far.

3G$1000GSR · 04-21-03, 07:56 PM

Does any one know about NKK presure plates, exceddy clutch disc? Are they any good or what they have heard about them.

**newgsrdriver** · 04-21-03, 08:14 PM

I dont like Exedy. They may be "OEM" but Ive seen one too many go bad in a ridiculously short amount of time. Stay away from Exedy, especially if you plan on putting any kind of decent power to the ground.

For most street setups including mild boost, the HDSS is the way to go IMO. ACT stands behind their products, and they produce quality parts.

LudeRage · 04-21-03, 09:39 PM

I ended up getting the XDSS kit. I wanted the HDSS but it wasn't in stock and they said they'd send the XDSS for the same price ($50.00 more). It's very stiff but this is mostly due to the fact that I have a cable clutch and not a hydro. But with the Xtreme Pressure Plate, the clutch grabs like a mother****er

The only problem I had was my clutch cable snapping but this was due to the increased tension from the new clutch plus it was a 13 year old OEM nylon cable. With a new steel one my car runs great. I've had no problems since. I would highly recommend the HDSS or the XDSS clutch kits from ACT.

03-13-03, 11:33 PM	#2
antarius Large Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,735	I prefer ACT HDSS kits. __________________ VW, GOP, Apple, Kuffar.net. Yes I'm a dork.

03-14-03, 01:33 AM	#4
yeer All Motor ONLY!!!!!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 91	act hdss i am currently running the act prolite flywheel, pretty nice and pretty cheap. __________________ '00 GPW S2000 '96 VSM EK hatch (sold) '02 NBP RSX Type S (sold) '98 Championship White ITR #1110 (sold)

03-14-03, 10:02 AM	#5
LudeRage Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 662	Yeah the ACT HDSS looks good. From what I'm seeing, that means a heavy duty pressure plate and street disc (exactly what I was looking for ). What's a good price? I found a package on some site for 370, and on another site there was an HDSS/Indigo (?) flywheel package for 511 shipped... __________________ '90 Integra GS 15.4 all motor (2.17 60') --> quick 14.4 with nitrous (2.16 60') --> fast

03-14-03, 09:06 PM	#6
LudeRage Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 662	Ok...so which should it be? ACT HDSS for around 445? Clutchmasters Stage 1 for around 370? Or Exedy Stage 1 for around 330? Also, is it that much important to have a kevlar or steel backing on the clutch opposed to "organic"? (It's about 100 more for the steel...) So ACT seems to be the most expensive, than CM, than Exedy. What are you guys' opinions? __________________ '90 Integra GS 15.4 all motor (2.17 60') --> quick 14.4 with nitrous (2.16 60') --> fast

03-14-03, 11:05 PM	#9
LudeRage Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 662	I dont remember. I did a search on google. So is it worth spending the extra money on the ACT HDSS over the Exedy and Clutchmasters? __________________ '90 Integra GS 15.4 all motor (2.17 60') --> quick 14.4 with nitrous (2.16 60') --> fast

03-14-03, 12:11 AM	#3
Phillyphil81 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 14	I put a clutch masters clutch in my teg and the clutch kick some bootie i recomend that clutch.

03-16-03, 01:45 PM	#10
LudeRage Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 662	Well I'm going to have to buy a clutch very soon now. My sister's boyfriend has a Clutchmasters on his Corrado and was saying I should just get one of those. Also, the Clutchmasters Stage 1 (FX100) is only $345, where as the ACT HDSS is $445. Anyone have a Clutchmasters that would recommend it? __________________ '90 Integra GS 15.4 all motor (2.17 60') --> quick 14.4 with nitrous (2.16 60') --> fast

03-16-03, 09:27 PM	#11
Madtekniques cryoteknical Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 126	I have the ACT HDSS, it's wonderful, as for exedy and clutchmasters I can't give you any insight I haven't tried either. __________________ 94 Black Integra RS Hatch

03-17-03, 05:53 AM	#12
Odysseus Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newville PA Posts: 81	I have an Exedy and I put in a new type-R flywheel with it. I'm happy with it and the price was right, about $ 390 for all parts. 2 years and 30k no problems. Unless you are FI, I don't think anything more is worth it, and depending on the disc material you choose, it may not last as long.

03-17-03, 04:15 PM	#13
LudeRage Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 662	Yeah I found the ACT HDSS on groupbuycenter.com...its regularly 502.00 plus shipping on their website, but its 15% off (with free shipping on anything over 400)...that makes it only 426.70!! This is for the ACT HDSS kit by the way..actually one of the more expensive disc/pp combinations that ACT makes. So I will be getting this. The critical question I am thinking of now is...if I want a lightened flywheel, now would be the time to do it. I can get a Fidenza for 285 shipped...but thats almost as much as a clutch! Which makes me think if it is even worth the money or if I could put that money and get a header or put it towards an exhaust... So the question now is...would a lightenend flywheel, lets say an 8.8 lb one (I think the Fidenza Prolite), benefit me horsepower/acceleration wise better than putting my money towards bolt-ons?? And are there any common problems associated with lightened flywheels? Thanks guys...I'd greatly appreciate any comments asap as I am getting ready to put my car in the shop and start ordering parts... __________________ '90 Integra GS 15.4 all motor (2.17 60') --> quick 14.4 with nitrous (2.16 60') --> fast

03-18-03, 05:45 AM	#14
Odysseus Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newville PA Posts: 81	Yes, now is the time. Even if you chose not to lighten, you should have it resurfaced. With a lightened flywheel, you lose low end torque, but it revs up faster. That is why I went with the type-R flywheel ($170). It is lighter, maybe 12 lbs, I can't remember, but not too light. IMO 8.8 lbs is too light. I remember people saying they had difficulty going up hills with a super light flywheel. 4 or 5 years ago there were alot of discussions and posted experiences about this. Maybe you can find more info in the archives if they go back that far.

04-21-03, 07:56 PM	#15
3G$1000GSR Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 10	Does any one know about NKK presure plates, exceddy clutch disc? Are they any good or what they have heard about them. __________________ Cost of my 4dr GSR $1000, Mods: CAI by BDJ Racing, Port N Polish TB, ACT Clutch Kit, Koni Yellows, Eibach Prokit, JDM Clr Cnrs

04-21-03, 08:14 PM	#16
newgsrdriver Moderator Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Philly & MD Posts: 1,556	I dont like Exedy. They may be "OEM" but Ive seen one too many go bad in a ridiculously short amount of time. Stay away from Exedy, especially if you plan on putting any kind of decent power to the ground. For most street setups including mild boost, the HDSS is the way to go IMO. ACT stands behind their products, and they produce quality parts.

04-21-03, 09:39 PM	#17
LudeRage Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 662	I ended up getting the XDSS kit. I wanted the HDSS but it wasn't in stock and they said they'd send the XDSS for the same price ($50.00 more). It's very stiff but this is mostly due to the fact that I have a cable clutch and not a hydro. But with the Xtreme Pressure Plate, the clutch grabs like a mother****er The only problem I had was my clutch cable snapping but this was due to the increased tension from the new clutch plus it was a 13 year old OEM nylon cable. With a new steel one my car runs great. I've had no problems since. I would highly recommend the HDSS or the XDSS clutch kits from ACT. __________________ '90 Integra GS 15.4 all motor (2.17 60') --> quick 14.4 with nitrous (2.16 60') --> fast

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