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Old 02-07-2005, 04:32 PM
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Need Feedback: Upgraded Clutch and Airbag

I am looking for the most reliable upgraded clutch. I have experience with only the Centerforce Dual Friction and was relatively pleased. I am going turbo with internal mods and plan to push around 12-14psi. I've been kicking options around and expect to pay, but I don't want to do so unnecessarily. I figure it will need to be a Stage I upgrade. I would appreciate feedback. If breakin is required, what tyipically does that consist of?
Also, I pulled the entire airbag system out of a '92 Max. This includes steering wheel and brain and front sensor. Can these be resold/reused? I was told it was illegal. Accurate? Thanks!
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Old 02-08-2005, 05:54 PM
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Old 02-08-2005, 06:02 PM
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airbags are dangerous to mess with, and clutch boils down to personal preference
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Old 02-08-2005, 06:02 PM
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I work in auto salivge junkyard we sell those parts all the time to shops and public
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Old 02-08-2005, 07:00 PM
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Thanks for the feedback "moore" and you're in TN too, so that takes care of state laws. InternetAuto, you've got mail.
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Which clutch do you think will be best for 1/4 acceleration.
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Old 02-08-2005, 10:20 PM
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you should probably go do some reading in the forced induction forum and get input on what type of clutches turbo or S/C Maximas have had success with. The clutch is the same for our cars as 4th and 5th gens and there are a lot of guys well versed in boosted applications.

I think the clutch choice is going to depend on how much hp you will be making and what kind of driveability you are expecting.

I have basic bolt on mods and an ACT clutch. It chatters a little bit and is a bit of a pain in stop-and-go traffic, but it's not terrible. When I race the thing, it makes the stock clutch seem pathetic and sloppy. I am very happy with it so far and it's been in there over a year. However, I am not in traffic very often and I live in a rural town where I don't have to deal with a lot of lights or stop signs.
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Originally Posted by VG Ill ridah
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Which clutch do you think will be best for 1/4 acceleration.
I think your looking in the wrong place for extra power/speed.
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Old 02-09-2005, 11:35 AM
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for that kind of power you will need a stage 2 if you want it to last anytime.
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Originally Posted by MrGone
I think your looking in the wrong place for extra power/speed.
I just purchased or am purchasing today a 5-speed maxipad that needs tranny work. When I pull the tranny I want to upgrade the clutch and flywheel. I am not looking to see gains becuase I know they don't give gains I just want to know which would be best for the spirited driver and a clutch that's better for people that just goes to the track every once in a while.
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Old 02-09-2005, 11:56 AM
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i would sugest ACT, clutchnet and spec they seem to have good feed back from org members for the most part
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