good clutch?

[Superkaioken]

Ive noticed that my shitty ass clutch is going out, I clutch kick it, and i get no power, so what is a reliable yet affordable clutch would u guys recommend?

[ImportLuv]

Whats your budget?

Id say Center Force Stage 1. $140 everyone says its a "ok" clutch. But i had it on my KA for about 5 months and it did just fine.

[Jordan T]

just get them oem replacement clutches and burn the fuck out of them! jp

spec clutches. the kind enjuku uses.

[ImportLuv]

Spec clutches go for $300 for stage 1. It might be out of his budget

Superkaisnsiiansisn, what is your budget on clutches?

[Jordan T]

but superkakaksdidddirbrirrken, its a damn good clutch for the money.

[Superkaioken]

i have 350$ but i only wanna spen bout 150 on a clutch.... i want a fair clutch nothing big... mabey stage 1... also im on look for springs. that and im saving some to get a new hood/driver fender...

[Silvia_San]

Exedy oem replacememnt

[Jordan T]

Exedy oem replacememnt
trueee!

[Superkaioken]

Exedy oem replacememnt

seems like a very good clutch and i believe i can get it off ebay for bout 90 bucks.... i might just get one of those. also are ebay headers trustable? just wondering im takin my car on monday to have a valve job done on it so no more smokey.. and how much does it cost to have a clutch put in?

[Jordan T]

from what ive heard, no. arent you turboing this anyways? why would you want to buy a fucking header? you need a manifold. bitches!

[Superkaioken]

how much does it cost to have a clutch installed now days?

[Jordan T]

do it yourself man, prob one of the easyer mechanical things to do on a car. all you need is jack, 4 jack stands (or a fucking h lifter), a nice ratchet, ratchet sizes 10mm to prob 22mm, a long ass extension, flathead screw driver (to stick behind flywheel to lock crank while tightening/loosening clutch) some buff biceps to slide that bastard ka tranny out of there. tranny fluid, as you will dump a good amount when dropping the tranny, given that you where smart enough to remove the drive shaft beforehand. clutch alignment tool, should come with kit. most of the time theyre blue. did i get everything? if you live close superK, ill give you a hand. ive done far to many clutches on various rwd cars, especially 240's, but ill keep doing them. its fun. bitches!

[Superkaioken]

do it yourself man, prob one of the easyer mechanical things to do on a car. all you need is jack, 4 jack stands (or a fucking h lifter), a nice ratchet, ratchet sizes 10mm to prob 22mm, a long ass extension, flathead screw driver (to stick behind flywheel to lock crank while tightening/loosening clutch) some buff biceps to slide that bastard ka tranny out of there. tranny fluid, as you will dump a good amount when dropping the tranny, given that you where smart enough to remove the drive shaft beforehand. clutch alignment tool, should come with kit. most of the time theyre blue. did i get everything? if you live close superK, ill give you a hand. ive done far to many clutches on various rwd cars, especially 240's, but ill keep doing them. its fun. bitches!

I live in NPR im gonna get the OEM Exedy clutch... hit me up i do have a car lift i can use so i dont have to worry bout doing it from ground lol... hit me up you think you can help.

[Jordan T]

I live in NPR im gonna get the OEM Exedy clutch... hit me up i do have a car lift i can use so i dont have to worry bout doing it from ground lol... hit me up you think you can help.
if you give me a ride, ill help.

[Superkaioken]

if you give me a ride, ill help.

will do but where you live?

[aphxero]

XTD 6 puck kit is only like 150. You should check it out.

[Superkaioken]

XTD 6 puck kit is only like 150. You should check it out.

thanks for the heads up i will.

[Superkaioken]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/89-99-240SX-XTD-STAGE-1-RACING-CLUTCH-KIT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33730QQitemZ8032058 686QQrdZ1

is this what your talkin bout?

[ImportLuv]

Those XTD clutches go for really cheap, but why would they cost 1/2 of what most major brands sell for?

I personaly would get a company thats been around for decades and built up a good reputation.

Call up Clutch City. Like i told you, hes a great japanese (probably korean) guy, local custom shops buy clutches from him. He charges $115 for the Exedy oem replacements, which is about $10 more if you buy from Ebay. I personally would support someone locally, and you can see it before you buy it.
http://www.clutchcityonline.com/
Clutch installation usually run between $200-300

[Superkaioken]

ok i bought a Exedy clutch off ebay for 61 bucks lol i got a steal and its brand new in box... its the exedy pressure plate, exedy clutch disc, exedy throw out bearing, exedy pilot bearing, and exedy alignment tool.

[ImportLuv]

and that's all it should include. Whos gona install it? I suggest you call someone from TR, and he/she can help you install it. Probably you should pay that someone a 18 pack of beer.

[Superkaioken]

and that's all it should include. Whos gona install it? I suggest you call someone from TR, and he/she can help you install it. Probably you should pay that someone a 18 pack of beer.

sounds like a deall lol.

[aphxero]

I ws thinking more like this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/XTD-STAGE-3-RACING-CLUTCH-1989-1999-240SX-JDM_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33730QQitemZ8032455 417QQtcZphoto

or this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/XTD-STAGE-2-RACING-CLUTCH-89-99-240SX-KA24DE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33730QQitemZ8033 042141QQtcZphoto

I know several people who have been using XTD for a couple of years. I decided to get one becasue they came highly recommended from several people.

I have one at work you can look at if you wanna see it.

[Superkaioken]

I ws thinking more like this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/XTD-STAGE-3-RACING-CLUTCH-1989-1999-240SX-JDM_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33730QQitemZ8032455 417QQtcZphoto

or this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/XTD-STAGE-2-RACING-CLUTCH-89-99-240SX-KA24DE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33730QQitemZ8033 042141QQtcZphoto

I know several people who have been using XTD for a couple of years. I decided to get one becasue they came highly recommended from several people.

I have one at work you can look at if you wanna see it.

do they work well or wear out fast... i was thinking of driving to clutch city in tampa and buying a oem Exedy clutch...

[aphxero]

oem wouldnt take much abuse. My brohter has had his XTD stage one on his KA for the last 26 drift events and daily driving. That should tell you something.

[Animosity]

im gonna give one a try

[ImportLuv]

Hey mark, if the XTD cost half the price of ACT clutches, why arent XTD popular?

[Superkaioken]

ok its done i bought a XTD Stage 2 Racing Clutch... so now i can drift that and im getting a valve job done on my car so no more smokey KA here heheheeh.

[ImportLuv]

i wouldnt say drift...its more "now my car is mobile again because i gonna get a new clutch."

Would stage 2 be hard like 3?
I know stage 1 feels alot like OEM.

[Superkaioken]

i wouldnt say drift...its more "now my car is mobile again because i gonna get a new clutch."

Would stage 2 be hard like 3?
I know stage 1 feels alot like OEM.

it says that the stage 2 feels close to oem but a little more pressure.... i think thats good imo... and yes i know about the 500 mile break in i think 500 is bs its more like 800...

[paul kersey]

hopefully you clutch kick into a tree.

[Projekt]

it says that the stage 2 feels close to oem but a little more pressure.... i think thats good imo... and yes i know about the 500 mile break in i think 500 is bs its more like 800...

no at about 500 it starts to catch a ton better an it loses all the stiffness

[ImportLuv]

800 miles, sureeee. Dont you have any idea how long you have to wait and how much fuel youre going to have to use to achieve 800 miles?

800 miles / avg. mpg 23 = 34.78 gallons to reach 800 miles
34.78 gallons X at $2.30 per gallon (87 oct) = $79.994 for fuel.

Since youre a young driver, more than likely you wont pass 100 miles w/o reving pass 4k. You are going to fuck up the clutch. And you say 500 isnt enough? That's MORE than enough. The clutch should break in around 200-300 in reality, but the factory recommendation overdo just to be on the safe side.

[Superkaioken]

800 miles, sureeee. Dont you have any idea how long you have to wait and how much fuel youre going to have to use to achieve 800 miles?

800 miles / avg. mpg 23 = 34.78 gallons to reach 800 miles
34.78 gallons X at $2.30 per gallon (87 oct) = $79.994 for fuel.

Since youre a young driver, more than likely you wont pass 100 miles w/o reving pass 4k. You are going to fuck up the clutch. And you say 500 isnt enough? That's MORE than enough. The clutch should break in around 200-300 in reality, but the factory recommendation overdo just to be on the safe side.

thanks for the info i didnt know you get 23 mpg in 240s lol.

[Projekt]

thanks for the info i didnt know you get 23 mpg in 240s lol.


what? its really simple to calculate that...i figured just by estimates around 21-25 mpg

[truffle_shuffle!]

hopefully you clutch kick into a tree.
Don't be a douchebag.. Seems like Jake is just trying to maybe become a better drifter ... People like you need to stop being so negative and put more energy into actually driving to futher the local scene.

I know I know even though Jake is like not the brightest bulb in the lamp: I can respect the fact that he is learning and growing.. I can honestly say from reading his post that maybe just maybe he is learning./rant

When you going to Clutch City Jake? Can I ride along I need to buy one too..

[ImportLuv]

Paulie can kick everyone's ass in here, so he can look down and tell us how much we all stuck in life.

[paul kersey]

he doesnt even have a clue what hes talknig about
and he isnt driving at events. or even spectating.

just another dork that will wrap his car around a tree on patterson, or whatever road.
and ill laugh.

[Silvia_San]

I have one at work you can look at if you wanna see it.
looked good when i saw it.

[Just Dave]

Closing due to TRama.