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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 04:30 PM
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new clutch , which one to buy?

Sorry if this is repost but search doesn't work for me.
I'm going to replace a clutch , which one should I get ? Is EXEDY good , any performance issue? I don't have to many mods , just GAB and y-pipe.
Any help apriciate. Thanks.
Old Jun 18, 2004 | 06:03 PM
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Get a ACT clutch and PM "blackbirdvq" if you need someone to install. He does very good work
Old Jun 19, 2004 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Y2k Max Luv
Get a ACT clutch
Thanks . Is it much better than exedy? Where can I get one?
Old Jun 19, 2004 | 05:03 PM
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Look for a ACT S13 clutch on Ebay, talk to the seller and ask him for a P/N of the kit. Then refference that kit with a Maxima clutch, it should be the same clutch- SHOULD be. Then PM me bout the work if U wanna do it I have an ACT with a flywheel just like Y2K Max Luv does also but we got more mods
Old Jun 19, 2004 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ
Look for a ACT S13 clutch on Ebay, talk to the seller and ask him for a P/N of the kit. Then refference that kit with a Maxima clutch, it should be the same clutch- SHOULD be. Then PM me bout the work if U wanna do it I have an ACT with a flywheel just like Y2K Max Luv does also but we got more mods
Hey BlackBIRDVQ, if I remember correctly, you have your own shop in Chi?
Old Jun 19, 2004 | 10:58 PM
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No I work at a Acura dealership as a mechanic, but I do work on the side there- my boss lets me do that kinda stuff.
Old Jun 20, 2004 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ
No I work at a Acura dealership as a mechanic, but I do work on the side there- my boss lets me do that kinda stuff.
You got PM
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 04:03 PM
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what about the exedy clutch kits?
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 30585
what about the exedy clutch kits?
that's what I want to know too . You can get it pretty cheap on ebay.
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 30585
what about the exedy clutch kits?
Dont know anything about exedy, but I've never heard anything bad about ACT clutches and I love mine.
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Y2k Max Luv
Dont know anything about exedy, but I've never heard anything bad about ACT clutches and I love mine.
My ACT clutch on my MR2 got chewed up in less than 6 months. I replaced w/ clutchmasters and they were good. Only reason why I got clutchmaster is because shop ran out of exedy.
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Y2k Max Luv
Dont know anything about exedy, but I've never heard anything bad about ACT clutches and I love mine.
Yeah but ACT costs about $350 and exedy about $120 , that's the big difference
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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I have the Exedy Stage I, you wont really find it below ~$255 shipped

The $125ish ebay Exedys are an OE replacement, but IIRC they still have a slighter higher than stock holding capacity.

IIRC, the Exedy Stage 1 is 36% over stock, the ACT HDMM is 39% over stock and the ebay Exedy "OE replacement" is actually like 15% over stock.

The Exedy Stage I disc is the exact same as the ACT HDMM disc. ACT just modifys the pressure plate. I have installed both. Personally I prefer the Exedy, easier to drive (ACT's were chattery) and the Exedys pedal isn't nearly as stiff.
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 10:15 PM
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ok i have seen comparisons of exedy's on ebay saying that they were approx. 33% over stock, for about 125 bucks for the clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing and the bushing. is it worth it?
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 10:48 PM
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according to exedy site the one that is being sold on ebay witht eh organic disc ir up too 36% more holding capacity.
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