The Clutch Review Thread - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

awild · 04-29-2004, 12:39 PM

ACT 2600 - bought brand new from speedfactor. Installed October 2002 on my 3000GT NA w/ 54k at the time and now 60k. 6000 miles and no complaints. Was like learning how to drive a manual all over again (may be due to the light fly installed at the same time). This sucker grabs hard and has very little "feathering" ability. Exactly what I wanted.

NOTE: Might not be everyone's daily driver decision. I had a ACT 2100 in my TSi and that was much more streetable.

pyun · 04-30-2004, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by awild

ACT 2600 - bought brand new from speedfactor. Installed October 2002 on my 3000GT NA w/ 54k at the time and now 60k. 6000 miles and no complaints. Was like learning how to drive a manual all over again (may be due to the light fly installed at the same time). This sucker grabs hard and has very little "feathering" ability. Exactly what I wanted.

NOTE: Might not be everyone's daily driver decision. I had a ACT 2100 in my TSi and that was much more streetable.

got my ACT2600 for my FWD/TT 3000GT installed at speedfacotr as well! only lasted me a little less than 15k miles

i'd like to have a bit more off a clutch , just my opinion.

we'll see how the next clutch holds

it holds about 100 lbs of torque

brian

awild · 04-30-2004, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by upyun

we'll see how the next clutch holds

it holds about 100 lbs of torque

brian

100lbs of torque? Is it a go-kart clutch?

15k off of a turbo conversion clutch really isnt that bad depending on how you drove it. And considering you tt converted I assume you didnt drive like a granny, otherwise what the hells the point.

pyun · 04-30-2004, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by awild

100lbs of torque? Is it a go-kart clutch?

15k off of a turbo conversion clutch really isnt that bad depending on how you drove it. And considering you tt converted I assume you didnt drive like a granny, otherwise what the hells the point.

HA! i'm sorry, 100 MORE lbs of torque... and i WISH i had a go-kart around the streets of west philly.... i would dominate!!!! still ask Mikes95RT how many miles he put on HIS clutch, AND its a puck! AND his car is a FWD/TT!!!!

brian

ImWithStupid ^ · 05-01-2004, 01:20 PM

I have an XTD Stage 3. It's rated to hold 660hp and like 2600ftlbs of torque. I like it.

smokinvr-4 · 05-17-2004, 02:19 PM

2600 lbs of toruqe?? You mean 600ft/lb?

I am going with the Spec stage2, I am going to stay away from puck clutches this time, and I figure that a kevlar full faced disk is the best way to go, with a 2700 lb face. I just don't want to have to drop the tranny again after 4k miles. I get a smokin deal on mine for only a little over $600 with a lightweight Spec flywheel, its good to have good connections.

Nismo4320 · 06-07-2004, 01:56 PM

I had a RPS street clutch it didn't last very long after I went to the track had it installed at a 100k now at 117k it fading. It was Sport Street not a very good clutch, its like a oem replacement.

maTT · 06-07-2004, 09:08 PM

My Spec stage II from 3SX is awesome. I have had many different clutches over the years and this is the best thus far.

First of all I bought it planning to run dr500's and 550 injectors on pump gas. After I changed my mind and went with the bigger toys I talked to Steve and he said to give it a shot and see how it does. It does great! I have over 25 drag launches on it already and its fine. I trapped over 121mph a few times. 19 of those runs came back to back within 4 hours of each other.

Anyways, unlike all my other clutches, there was 0 chattering during break in period. Its smooth and to top it off the pedal pressure feels very close to stock IMO and I don't even have a clutch booster.

Eventually my stage 2 will fail from the abuse I give it but you can bet my next clutch will be a Spec stage 3 from 3SX.

Pearl3000GTgirl · 06-07-2004, 09:53 PM

The SPEC clutch is just a modified OE clutch. I was very disappointed to find the lack of any real R&D done by this company. All I could find done to my clutch is that they used a stock Daikin (Exedy) pressure plate and put heaver springs in it. They could have at least used the Exedy performance cover.

mitsuman03 · 07-19-2004, 07:00 PM

I have an RPS Twin Disk Carbon-Carbon clutch, must say it is by far the best high out put performance clutch out there, i honestly can say that i dont think anything eles can touch its perfection, not only that but the warrenty is life time, so, why not pay a little more to get a lot more, if you got power, and you want to put it to the wheels, RPS is the way to go!

04-29-2004, 12:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
awild Deal with it Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: West MI Drives: 13G's and a TJ Trader Rating: (9)	The Clutch Review Thread ACT 2600 - bought brand new from speedfactor. Installed October 2002 on my 3000GT NA w/ 54k at the time and now 60k. 6000 miles and no complaints. Was like learning how to drive a manual all over again (may be due to the light fly installed at the same time). This sucker grabs hard and has very little "feathering" ability. Exactly what I wanted. NOTE: Might not be everyone's daily driver decision. I had a ACT 2100 in my TSi and that was much more streetable. __________________ It's SANDSTONE m3therf#cker - SOLD It's A 13G TT STEALTH f#cker - one of two impractical daily drivers

05-01-2004, 01:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
ImWithStupid ^ Pillage BEFORE You Burn Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Delaware Drives: 95 Firebird-F 320hp Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The Clutch Review Thread I have an XTD Stage 3. It's rated to hold 660hp and like 2600ftlbs of torque. I like it. __________________

05-17-2004, 02:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
smokinvr-4 Banned from Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Arizona Drives: Smokinvr4@hotmail Trader Rating: (100)	Re: The Clutch Review Thread 2600 lbs of toruqe?? You mean 600ft/lb? I am going with the Spec stage2, I am going to stay away from puck clutches this time, and I figure that a kevlar full faced disk is the best way to go, with a 2700 lb face. I just don't want to have to drop the tranny again after 4k miles. I get a smokin deal on mine for only a little over $600 with a lightweight Spec flywheel, its good to have good connections.

06-07-2004, 01:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nismo4320 Ex Z-Driver Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lockhart Drives: 95 Base DOHC Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The Clutch Review Thread I had a RPS street clutch it didn't last very long after I went to the track had it installed at a 100k now at 117k it fading. It was Sport Street not a very good clutch, its like a oem replacement.

06-07-2004, 09:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
maTT 3S-less Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: FLORIDA Drives: 1990 Montero Trader Rating: (19)	Re: The Clutch Review Thread My Spec stage II from 3SX is awesome. I have had many different clutches over the years and this is the best thus far. First of all I bought it planning to run dr500's and 550 injectors on pump gas. After I changed my mind and went with the bigger toys I talked to Steve and he said to give it a shot and see how it does. It does great! I have over 25 drag launches on it already and its fine. I trapped over 121mph a few times. 19 of those runs came back to back within 4 hours of each other. Anyways, unlike all my other clutches, there was 0 chattering during break in period. Its smooth and to top it off the pedal pressure feels very close to stock IMO and I don't even have a clutch booster. Eventually my stage 2 will fail from the abuse I give it but you can bet my next clutch will be a Spec stage 3 from 3SX. __________________ 1992 VR4 - Sold 1991 SL - Sold 1993 RT/TT - Sold 1992 Stealth - Sold

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06-07-2004, 09:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pearl3000GTgirl Forum user Join Date: Jun 2004 Drives: 1995 3000GT Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The Clutch Review Thread The SPEC clutch is just a modified OE clutch. I was very disappointed to find the lack of any real R&D done by this company. All I could find done to my clutch is that they used a stock Daikin (Exedy) pressure plate and put heaver springs in it. They could have at least used the Exedy performance cover.

07-19-2004, 07:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
mitsuman03 I have an ego problem Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Syracuse, NEW YORK Drives: TRUE 99 3000GT VR-4 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: The Clutch Review Thread I have an RPS Twin Disk Carbon-Carbon clutch, must say it is by far the best high out put performance clutch out there, i honestly can say that i dont think anything eles can touch its perfection, not only that but the warrenty is life time, so, why not pay a little more to get a lot more, if you got power, and you want to put it to the wheels, RPS is the way to go!