Need your opinion, new clutch

[Qdiddy]

hey everyone,

I have 88 Mk3 with microtech standalone at 6psi boost, just dyno'd at 245HP and 254TQ Peak.

In future i'm installing a HKS intercooler and turning the boost to 12 psi.

My question is I need a new clutch, and was thinking about buying an Exedy OEM clutch kit for $250, will it hold the added power at 12psi?
Or any other cost effective suggestions?

 

[supraguy@aol]

If I were to guess, I'd say you'll make around 280 to 310 ft-lbs @12psi.
And I would say yes, an Exedy would hold, but maybe not as long as a stock clutch on a stock motor.
In other words, I'd say get something with slightly higher clamp pressure for longevity's sake.
Organic discs are fine, but you should get an uprated pressure plate.

 

[fonz87]

Pick up a ACT heavy Duty clutch kit or ACTION clutch kit and call it a day.

 

[easternguy2005]

I'm running an ACT xt now for over a year for street driving up to 10psi. Here's what I find:

Radio loud and boosting up a hill to merge onto the hwy at 90mph and I don't even have to think twice that the clutch is or slipped between shifts.

On off switch means you're in. I bought it because once and a while I want to shift in 2nd and even 3rd and "chirp" etc and I can with this.

I still remember being out on a stock clutch and dropping the sup into 2nd and the clutch didn't grab.....no more fun that day