Which ACT clutch is right for me?
10-23-2002, 10:18 PM
#1
Which ACT clutch is right for me?
It's new clutch time (this one wont hang with slicks...)
this is my daily driver, but I am looking at 300-400hp.. I was thinking act street, but will that be plenty enough for 400hp and slicks?
thanks.
this is my daily driver, but I am looking at 300-400hp.. I was thinking act street, but will that be plenty enough for 400hp and slicks?
thanks.
10-24-2002, 01:03 AM
#3
Originally posted by pezking4
with that much hp you could go with the 4 or 6 puck clutch
with that much hp you could go with the 4 or 6 puck clutch
I seem to remember 'people' saying that the ACT Street clutch was plenty strong enough to handle up to 300 hp & even beyond, but you may need the 4 or 6 puck if you're pushing 400hp.
As an aside, 400hp & slicks will destroy your tranny b4 too long if it has stock internals. But then, I digress - I'm sure you're aware of this possibility. The 4 or 6 puck will likely accellerate tranny wear dramatically, on account of the harsher engagement.
I tip my hat to you if you're able to put a true 400hp to the wheels - You've got yourself a SLEEPER FROM HELL! I just sincerely hope you don't break. My understanding was that the stock VQ internals are only safe up to around 350hp. Go forth wisely, brave warrior.
Just keep in mind: it is. . .your "daily driver."
10-24-2002, 05:02 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
ACT 4 puck or 6 puck clutches will blow your transmission instantly..
get the ACT Street Clutch
ACT 4 puck or 6 puck clutches will blow your transmission instantly..
get the ACT Street Clutch
Will the ACT clutch hold that much HP and Torque? The Phoung told me that the street disc and the modified PP will only hold up to 261Lbs of Torque.
Why cant he go with the stage II ACT instead?
I am not a clutch expert but just asking the question.
10-24-2002, 05:21 AM
#6
Originally posted by JAY25
Will the ACT clutch hold that much HP and Torque? The Phoung told me that the street disc and the modified PP will only hold up to 261Lbs of Torque.
Why cant he go with the stage II ACT instead?
I am not a clutch expert but just asking the question.
Will the ACT clutch hold that much HP and Torque? The Phoung told me that the street disc and the modified PP will only hold up to 261Lbs of Torque.
Why cant he go with the stage II ACT instead?
I am not a clutch expert but just asking the question.
phil had way over 300 ft lbs of tq with his street disk..
10-24-2002, 06:00 AM
#7
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Originally posted by KWheelzSB
I think there was a thread on this a while back - try a search & I bet it will come up.
I seem to remember 'people' saying that the ACT Street clutch was plenty strong enough to handle up to 300 hp & even beyond, but you may need the 4 or 6 puck if you're pushing 400hp.
As an aside, 400hp & slicks will destroy your tranny b4 too long if it has stock internals. But then, I digress - I'm sure you're aware of this possibility. The 4 or 6 puck will likely accellerate tranny wear dramatically, on account to the harsher engagement.
I tip my hat to you if you're able to put a true 400hp to the wheels - You've got yourself a SLEEPER FROM HELL! I just sincerely hope you don't break. My understanding was that the stock VQ internals are only safe up to around 350hp. Go forth wisely, brave warrior.
Just keep in mind: it is. . .your "daily driver."
I think there was a thread on this a while back - try a search & I bet it will come up.
I seem to remember 'people' saying that the ACT Street clutch was plenty strong enough to handle up to 300 hp & even beyond, but you may need the 4 or 6 puck if you're pushing 400hp.
As an aside, 400hp & slicks will destroy your tranny b4 too long if it has stock internals. But then, I digress - I'm sure you're aware of this possibility. The 4 or 6 puck will likely accellerate tranny wear dramatically, on account to the harsher engagement.
I tip my hat to you if you're able to put a true 400hp to the wheels - You've got yourself a SLEEPER FROM HELL! I just sincerely hope you don't break. My understanding was that the stock VQ internals are only safe up to around 350hp. Go forth wisely, brave warrior.
Just keep in mind: it is. . .your "daily driver."
10-24-2002, 08:28 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
something about the springs or some thing on the 4 puck and 6 puck that will blow your tranny.. its blown 4 so far..
phil had way over 300 ft lbs of tq with his street disk..
something about the springs or some thing on the 4 puck and 6 puck that will blow your tranny.. its blown 4 so far..
phil had way over 300 ft lbs of tq with his street disk..
Glad I got street ACT clutch vice the stage II.
I think it will hold... 
10-24-2002, 12:47 PM
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You could think about it this way. If you get the street disc and it doesn't hold up you will have to buy a new clutch kit. If you get the 4 or 6 puck and it messes up your tranny you will have to pay for a tranny rebuild. Which would you rather do?
10-24-2002, 12:58 PM
#13
HELL NO
are you nuts?
remember he's still driving this daily.
4 puck, your leg would be the size of a telephone pole. let alone your tranny would probably explode when you try shifting.
seriously. the HDMM is good up to 500hp.
no need to put on kevlar body armor if you're going to kill a fly.
are you nuts?
remember he's still driving this daily.
4 puck, your leg would be the size of a telephone pole. let alone your tranny would probably explode when you try shifting.
seriously. the HDMM is good up to 500hp.
no need to put on kevlar body armor if you're going to kill a fly.
Originally posted by pezking4
with that much hp you could go with the 4 or 6 puck clutch
with that much hp you could go with the 4 or 6 puck clutch
10-24-2002, 01:18 PM
#14
I agree with the majority on here. You can't go wrong with the ACT street clutch. I haven't heard of ANY slipping yet. I've run a 100-shot on mine...and that's well over 300 ft/lbs of torque. If you can make the ACT slip, you should get some kind of medal 
10-24-2002, 02:24 PM
#15
Originally posted by BriGuyMax
I agree with the majority on here. You can't go wrong with the ACT street clutch. I haven't heard of ANY slipping yet. I've run a 100-shot on mine...and that's well over 300 ft/lbs of torque. If you can make the ACT slip, you should get some kind of medal
I agree with the majority on here. You can't go wrong with the ACT street clutch. I haven't heard of ANY slipping yet. I've run a 100-shot on mine...and that's well over 300 ft/lbs of torque. If you can make the ACT slip, you should get some kind of medal
10-24-2002, 02:30 PM
#16
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Originally posted by hlh0501
i'll go for that medal, ACT Street it is.. now I just have to pay for it
i'll go for that medal, ACT Street it is.. now I just have to pay for it
SuDZ
10-25-2002, 11:11 AM
#19
"HDMM" is part of the ACT Part # for the clutch.
Originally posted by MAXIN
HDMM
HDMM
See:
http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...=NM1-HDMM(ACT)(ACT)
Btw, anyone care to comment on the torque rating (362 ft/lbs) listed for the ACT Street clutch (on Courtesy Nissan's site, linked above?)
There seem to be a few differences of opinion flying around here on what this clutch is actually able to handle.
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