6-puck Clutch Lasts 20,000miles ... ?! - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

basslover911 · 05-03-2008, 11:29 AM

Hey guys,

So I hear horror stories about 6 puck clutches, "they only last 9,000 miles" etc etc...

But then I hear that if you dont slip it and know how to drive a 6-puck clutch it has lasted over 20,000 miles...

SO WHICH IS IT?!?

I need a new clutch for my dd and it is about to get around 500-600hp and need something to not only hold it... BUT TO LAST!

I'm also thinking about an oem disk with an act or similar pressure plate... like the rps street since it is the stock disk right? (How much does this combo last and how much hp do they hold?)

Thanks guys!

3000GT MR · 05-03-2008, 02:13 PM

well if you think your going to make a 500-600awhp DD then the last thing you should be thinking of is longevity of a clutch. full face clutch last longer and can hold just as good. if you think your going to make 5-600awhp on pump as a DD your best option is probably a RPS twin disc. but with all the head work you'll need done to achive your HP goal your going to burn up clutchs regardless. with cams it will take more RPM to release the clutch causing wear..

BTW throw that stock face and aftermarket pressure plate idea out the window.

-Chris

ArmyVR4 · 05-03-2008, 02:14 PM

lol if you are tuelly going for that high of horse range then you need something bigger, i have a spec stage 3 right now and its cant hold my 430 wheel horse (translates into something like 500 crank

basslover911 · 05-03-2008, 06:34 PM

Well the reason k ask is because all the mazda guys run act clutches for about 50000 miles on their turbo engines... why cant we?

As a matter of fact...nissan guys also have them forever... is it just the 3000gt crowd driving style?

I need inputfrom somebody who actually has put manh miles on their 6puck and doesnt drive like he stole the car...?

EvanH · 05-03-2008, 07:10 PM

I had a clutch masters stage 4 unsprung hub. It died at 11,000 only because my tranny input seal blew and decided to leak all over the shaft to the clutch. It held the power(317AWHP, 320AWTQ), and I didnt ever slip it(race). I would always take off easy and then get on it like a 15mph rolling takeoff. Probly would have lasted longer if it didnt mix with the oil. And its pretty obvious why they dont last as long, less material, and more friction.

3000GT MR · 05-04-2008, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by basslover911

Well the reason k ask is because all the mazda guys run act clutches for about 50000 miles on their turbo engines... why cant we?

As a matter of fact...nissan guys also have them forever... is it just the 3000gt crowd driving style?

I need inputfrom somebody who actually has put manh miles on their 6puck and doesnt drive like he stole the car...?

lighter, no AWD, horsepower, torque, driving condition, ect.

i put 50K on a completly stock clutch with a fidanza flywheeland 333awhp and 321awtq that was launching, and beating it. also trapped 113mph. my point is that it vaires mostly on you the driver

basslover911 · 05-04-2008, 07:22 AM

^^ True I mean I am a VERY conservative driver on the street ... mostly because of GAS!!!

If i can get away with a 6 puck and last 20,000 miles I will be VERY happy, plus this is mostly a weekend only car and occational trips up between Dallas and San Antonio...

05-03-2008, 11:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
basslover911 Tito Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Drives: S2000, Crossfire, VR Trader Rating: (2)	6-puck Clutch Lasts 20,000miles ... ?! Hey guys, So I hear horror stories about 6 puck clutches, "they only last 9,000 miles" etc etc... But then I hear that if you dont slip it and know how to drive a 6-puck clutch it has lasted over 20,000 miles... SO WHICH IS IT?!? I need a new clutch for my dd and it is about to get around 500-600hp and need something to not only hold it... BUT TO LAST! I'm also thinking about an oem disk with an act or similar pressure plate... like the rps street since it is the stock disk right? (How much does this combo last and how much hp do they hold?) Thanks guys! Last edited by basslover911 : 05-03-2008 at 11:41 AM.

05-03-2008, 02:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
3000GT MR Verified Seller Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: stoughton Drives: with MR gears Trader Rating: (5)	Re: 6-puck Clutch Lasts 20,000miles ... ?! well if you think your going to make a 500-600awhp DD then the last thing you should be thinking of is longevity of a clutch. full face clutch last longer and can hold just as good. if you think your going to make 5-600awhp on pump as a DD your best option is probably a RPS twin disc. but with all the head work you'll need done to achive your HP goal your going to burn up clutchs regardless. with cams it will take more RPM to release the clutch causing wear.. BTW throw that stock face and aftermarket pressure plate idea out the window. -Chris __________________ 94 VR4 99 conversion with 6K HIDs and PIAA fogs, DN downpipe, SAFC, 450cc, walbro 255lph hotwired, Greddy profec @17psi, MR gears, RPS 6-puck clutch, fidanza flywheel, hybrid logger, dejon preturbo, MAFT 2.xx W/lt1 3inch blow throw. K&N and custon carbon fiber heat sheild, HKS ssq, blitz turbo timer, 18" TSW kyalamis wraped in proxy 4's, polished Y-pipe, polished strut bar, seattle short throw, vac line reduction, misc REAL carbon fiber trim and misc gauges..ect ON THE WAY: FMIC, 15G/17G combo, MAFT-PRO, 560cc, Solid engine mounts, full 120K, Custom catback exhaust,Carputer, and brake upgrade.

05-03-2008, 02:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
ArmyVR4 Forum user Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: sc/ia Drives: 96 vr4 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: 6-puck Clutch Lasts 20,000miles ... ?! lol if you are tuelly going for that high of horse range then you need something bigger, i have a spec stage 3 right now and its cant hold my 430 wheel horse (translates into something like 500 crank

05-03-2008, 06:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
basslover911 Tito Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Drives: S2000, Crossfire, VR Trader Rating: (2)	Re: 6-puck Clutch Lasts 20,000miles ... ?! Well the reason k ask is because all the mazda guys run act clutches for about 50000 miles on their turbo engines... why cant we? As a matter of fact...nissan guys also have them forever... is it just the 3000gt crowd driving style? I need inputfrom somebody who actually has put manh miles on their 6puck and doesnt drive like he stole the car...?

05-03-2008, 07:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
EvanH 91 RT/TT Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: IN IRAQ! err PA Drives: 91 RT/TT Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 6-puck Clutch Lasts 20,000miles ... ?! I had a clutch masters stage 4 unsprung hub. It died at 11,000 only because my tranny input seal blew and decided to leak all over the shaft to the clutch. It held the power(317AWHP, 320AWTQ), and I didnt ever slip it(race). I would always take off easy and then get on it like a 15mph rolling takeoff. Probly would have lasted longer if it didnt mix with the oil. And its pretty obvious why they dont last as long, less material, and more friction.

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05-04-2008, 07:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
basslover911 Tito Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Drives: S2000, Crossfire, VR Trader Rating: (2)	Re: 6-puck Clutch Lasts 20,000miles ... ?! ^^ True I mean I am a VERY conservative driver on the street ... mostly because of GAS!!! If i can get away with a 6 puck and last 20,000 miles I will be VERY happy, plus this is mostly a weekend only car and occational trips up between Dallas and San Antonio...