whats a better clutch act,southbend or spec

figgie

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why?

because they rebuild the clutches for just about all the other folks also ;) That and I have had no issue running my SB feramic clutch.


As for save our money comment. Could not agree more. You will need said, saved money for when parts break. Notice not IF but a matter of WHEN they break ;)
 

Suprafast0422

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Much different setups, but the spec 3+ in my dads cobra has been great and holds 600+ tq with no problems. With the lightweight flywheel on it it's not too bad once you get used too it, aside from it being somewhat stiff due to it being a cable clutch rather then a hydraulic. Thats why i picked up a used spec stage 1 for my supra, should hold me over for awhile while im not making much power.
 

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I installed an Autozone Duralast clutch in my turbo car when I was bone stock. I needed a clutch bad, and didn't have $500 to buy an upgraded one at the time. I eventually started modding my car, and always told myself that I would get around to upgrading the clutch when it wouldn't hold anymore.

The car ended up running high 12's @ 111's with drag radials on that Duralast clutch. The only time it would slip was when I hot lapped it for a third time.

You don't need to waste your money on an upgraded clutch. You have an n/a. Save your money and get the cheapest clutch set you can find. It will hold.
 

shaeff

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Just grab a stock replacement, and use that extra money for hookers or something!
 

shaeff

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True, but you could get a crack addicted hooker, and she'd probably only weigh 90lbs. :) Put in some racing seats to offset the weight difference. LOL.
 

chefma70

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shaeff;1149512 said:
True, but you could get a crack addicted hooker, and she'd probably only weigh 90lbs. :) Put in some racing seats to offset the weight difference. LOL.

wow fool ......i thought you were talkin about hooker headers .they make some nice headers but nevers seen em for a supra they make all muscle stuff

stickers are awsome i have a redline and marlincrawler
 

chefma70

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figgie;1148613 said:
South Bend

why?

because they rebuild the clutches for just about all the other folks also ;) That and I have had no issue running my SB feramic clutch.


As for save our money comment. Could not agree more. You will need said, saved money for when parts break. Notice not IF but a matter of WHEN they break ;)

thanks for the thought .right now its a stage 1ish? act 325 or a southbend rally 182.i think im getting the southbend
 

dok33

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figgie;1148613 said:
South Bend

why?

because they rebuild the clutches for just about all the other folks also ;) That and I have had no issue running my SB feramic clutch.


As for save our money comment. Could not agree more. You will need said, saved money for when parts break. Notice not IF but a matter of WHEN they break ;)

+1, can't beat southbend for quality, price, or support. Very happy with my StgIII...
 

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my southbend clutch is suppose to hold 460ft lbs, and it has a damn near stock pedal feel which i love. had zero issues so far.

i had an ACT2600 in my DSM - NEVER again. i dont like ACT anymore because of that car. haha
 

dok33

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Rennat;1150870 said:
my southbend clutch is suppose to hold 460ft lbs, and it has a damn near stock pedal feel which i love. had zero issues so far.

i had an ACT2600 in my DSM - NEVER again. i dont like ACT anymore because of that car. haha

Forgot to mention that too, mine is rated to 540ft-lbs and pedal feel and engagement is like stock.
 

lilazni3uoy

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i've had my rps twin disc carbon/carbon since feb 1st, loving every minute of it, it does not make any noise like the exedy twin disc clutches, some people say it's trash, but i'm not a mk4 that makes over 800 rwhp and torque, to break the strap on the pressure plate, but now i do see that they designed a better one with a, billet pressure plate strapless design, i've got over 20k miles on my carbon/carbon and i've abused the crap out of the clutch, i made 510 rwhp, and 420 torque :icon_razz , i guess my torqueless 1jz can't break this clutch ahhahaa
but prior to this clutch i had a lightend flywheel with act 6 puc *Sprung* and sized that clutch onto the flywheel, i slip the piss out of the clutch also, don't glaze any of the discs because of the carbon material
 

figgie

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dok33;1150858 said:
+1, can't beat southbend for quality, price, or support. Very happy with my StgIII...


dok

Thanks for reminding me!

Usually support isnot needed but the couple of times I called SB, their support is untouched.

As for RPS, cold day in hell before I ever recommend that exemplary company that has zero clue what support is, to anyone. I know I am not the only one here.
 

chefma70

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i ended up getting a autozone clutch ...suprisingly the bearings were made in japan.basicly i figured out i have an n/a and headers will give +5-10 more hp and im done after that until boost.

which wont be coming for a few years.so il just upgrade to one of the high stage southbend clutches when im actually putting down some power.
 

YotaRob

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Kinda curious on input on something, what would be a good clutch for the 7m that is in a truck and used as a truck? Something I may build but still working out the details. I know a stocker just wont due with the added wieght of the vehicle plus pulling something every once in a while.