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Well my clutch just busted on me at 16psi. My questions are...

I haven't done a clutch before. So what else is generally replaced when changing a clutch? Flywheel a must? I'm guessing trans filter, fluids.. anything else?

Also how difficult is it?

And finally what clutch do you guys recommend. I have a 7 bolt so I don't want to invest to much money into it since I'll be building another engine soon and looking into a devo clutch for that. I need something until then, that can hold 400hp and at the same time be kind to crankwalking.

Thanks!
 
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Depending on your overall power goal... Under 300whp i would go with the ACT 2100... anything over go with the 2600.

Everything you need comes in the kit... that includes disc, pressure plate and a new throw out bearing.

You can keep your stock flywheel if you really dont want to spend the money... but you should have it resurfaced
 
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if you can stand the peal pressure get the 2600lb. i bought the 2100 thinking i was never gonna push my FWD that hard, well everyone gets hungery for more power and im ending up having to swap for a 2600.

as far as how difficult it is to do. if you can pull out all the intercooler pipes and intake to get to the tranny your half way there , just pull out the lower cross memeber ,un bolt the tranny and the motor mounts and then your good to go.
 
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Thanks for the suggestions keep them coming. BUT is the 2100 able to hold the power? I'm guesstimating I'm at 300 right now. So I defenitely need something to hold a bit more like I said around 400. I'm leaning towards the 2600 but I'm worried about crankwalk I have a high mileage 7 bolt. How much is it normally to resurface a flywheel? Who does it?

As far as doing the clutch job. The engine stays in the car correct? For some reason I thought you had to take the engine out with the tranny. You guys are saying you can just unbolt it and work on it from the bottom?

Sorry for all the questions.
 
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WEll from what I've been reading 2100 is good for about 350hp. So it looks like I need something heavier I'm considering the sbr 3500, act 2600, and the centerforce dual friction. The dual friction looks great so far I'm still reading up on everything though.
 
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I know others will disagree but if it is anything of a daily driver I don't want a heavy clutch pedal. Having lived on the east coast with the traffic, I wouldn't want to feel like I'm leg pressing while creeping in traffic.

Though it may impress the ladies if your left leg is bigger than your right. :p

Try the CFDF, you won't regret it. Now if you do alot of track time/launches don't get the CFDF. You'd then be better off with the ACT 2600. If you don't beat on your clutch too hard then IMO CFDF is the way to go.

I've had mine for over 40k and it still works like day one.

PS - It's also easier on your clutch slave/master cylinders.
 
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Well I do a lot of roll racing, and I go to the track about once a month do you think that would be to much for the cdfc? Would slicks kill this clutch? Thanks for your input!


Red1991TSI said:
I know others will disagree but if it is anything of a daily driver I don't want a heavy clutch pedal. Having lived on the east coast with the traffic, I wouldn't want to feel like I'm leg pressing while creeping in traffic.

Though it may impress the ladies if your left leg is bigger than your right. :p

Try the CFDF, you won't regret it. Now if you do alot of track time/launches don't get the CFDF. You'd then be better off with the ACT 2600. If you don't beat on your clutch too hard then IMO CFDF is the way to go.

I've had mine for over 40k and it still works like day one.

PS - It's also easier on your clutch slave/master cylinders.
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Shopping for a clutch sucks. Theirs about as much bad reviews as good reviews on all of these clutches. :wall:
 
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Roll racing I don't think you'll have a problem. Repeated hard launches it's questionable. They just don't like being burned up. They're more heat sensitive than say the 2600.

Slicks, I'd say it would probably hold but I'd worry more about the tranny. With say a 5500 rpm lauch while slipping the clutch a little I think you'd be fine. I'd hate to say it will take anything you can throw at it because it won't. As I've said already I've got over 40,000 miles on mine. I have my share of fun and I tow/lauch/recover my boat all on the same clutch.
 
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slowWdsm said:
I actually was looking at that. Best price so far is 38x.xx shipped at prostreetonline for the act 2600 kit. I'm also going to go with a fidanza flywheel. Thanks for the help dudes
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Check with Extreme PSI. I believe they will price match. I've had good luck with them.

Mike
 
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Extremepsi's service is outstanding, they will price match and i believe they could make you a deal if you are getting a flywheel, and clutch set. Just call them up and ask ;) Also when you get the new clutch be sure to replace the clutch fork,and pivot balll as well as shim the pivot ball for the clutch, and make sure to get an oem throw out bearing. If you do all this you shouldnt have any issues with the clutch.
 
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1QuickChic said:
Extremepsi's service is outstanding, they will price match and i believe they could make you a deal if you are getting a flywheel, and clutch set. Just call them up and ask ;) Also when you get the new clutch be sure to replace the clutch fork,and pivot balll as well as shim the pivot ball for the clutch, and make sure to get an oem throw out bearing. If you do all this you shouldnt have any issues with the clutch.
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Yea I've ordered over 3k from extreme but never knew they price matched, even better, Thanks.
 
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I got tempted and did a bit more research now I'm lost again.

I'm officially back at nothing. I've been reading for over 14 hrs easy. Still can't decide. Here is my thinking... Most people on my setup at 20-22 psi (Which is what I will run with the new clutch) make 370-420 hp. My internals won't take 400 nicely so lets say I tune it to 370hp. Act 2100 from my research are good up to 350hp BUT it's fwd so the tires should give in before the clutch. I use 245/45/17 tires and get relatively good traction so the whole wheel spin thing before the clutch is questionable to me, especially if I were to get drag radials. The 2600 would be perfect, but the whole crankwalk crap worries me. I'm at 150,000+ miles on my engine so in a way I don't think I'll get C/W anymore but who the hell knows. So thats basically where I'm at as far as the clutch. What I do know is I want a street disc.

Now onto the flywheel, I was liking the whole "light" flywheel deal but the price is sickening and the driveability questionable as well. I rev my car to 7500 so I would benefit from an aftermarket flywheel. I like the idea of losing rotating mass which is why I like the light fidanza but I've never seen or driven a car with a lightened flywheel. And seeing that all the flywheels are about the same price regardess of their weight makes me think. On the other hand who knows how long my 7 bolt will last and then I will of spent money on a flywheel that won't fit in a 6 bolt. .

Thats how I feel about clutches -->

Sorry for this long message, I've never typed this long of a thread ever haha
 
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Even in AWD the 2600 and Fidanza combo is pud to drive. Crankwalk is overrated don't worry about it man. I wouldn't suggest lightening the stock flywheel as it just makes it weaker, the Fidanza is made specifically to do the job while be lightweight. Get the ACT 2600 with street disc and Fidanza flywheel(ACT's flywheel is nice, too) and you won't regret it.
 
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