michaelnyden

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the most power I ever want to run is 350whp....would the exedy stage 1 be enough clutch for me, and would it last if I don't abuse it even at these power levels?

subs1000w

im gonna say yes it probobly would if you were nice to it but i would recomend spending alittle more and get a better clutch

meccanoble

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i have exedy stage 1 and with my problems i'm under 300 whp and after a few races, or on a hot day i can easily see the clutch slipping at the end of 1st gear and beginning of second after a strong shift. 350 whp? i would look at stage II clutches. I know people on here with less power and still rocking stage II's

michaelnyden

iTrader: (15)

well, I don't want to tear apart my tranny either...and I don't want any clutch chatter like the ACT's supposedly have...I heard the Exedy's are really smooth!

would our weak trannies even be able to handle a stage 2 clutch??

what would you recommend getting for a 340-350whp maxima? if it was your car...

matty

iTrader: (54)

I think youll be fine with a stage one...many guys on here with 350 running stage ones...

-matt

VQ30DES

Im in the same boat. What about the SPEC stage 2 clutch, it has a kevlar disc and is rated at 395ft/lbs torque, just a little more than stage 1. Do spec clutches have the same pedal feel as the ACT being fairly stiff, which i like.

michaelnyden

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I just don't want the chattery feeling of the act that I hear so much about....but this seems to be a split topic cause some of you are saying that the exedy stage 1 won't hold up to 350whp and some are saying yes....

matty, I noticed you have a exedy stage 1....how does it grip with you current setup?

Bluebird

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I'm currently having a SPEC stage II installed. From everyone I talked to, it seems to be a very streetable clutch. Supposedly feels like a little stiffer than stock, but drives and engages very nicely. I believe Dixit, Joaquink, and SonicDust187 are all running them and seem to like them.

Should you decide to go with one, try Evolution Autodesign (Shadow). They were great to deal with.

SonicDust187

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I currently am running a Spec Stage 2 clutch. the pedal is just like stock/ maybe slightly (and I mean slightly stiffer). I only get some clutch chatter in first gear when the clutch is cold. But as soon as it warms up its good and drives like oem. I love it and have no problems with it. BTW: I am running a 75 shot nitrous kit at the wheels and soon to go to 100 shot. I picked this clutch because of the huge torque capasity. However I think a stage 1 should be more than enough for you.

michaelnyden

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what about the stage 1 exedy is what I am asking here....although, I am starting to look at the spec clutches now that all of you bring it up...although, they are a newer name in the industry....so I don't know their reputation, it is a cheaper alternative to the ACT HDSS stage 1 which is rated to handle the same power as the SPEC stage 1! I just want the most streetable, soft pedal, least chattery clutch that can handle 340-350whp...

any more spec clutch owners on here??? feel free to chime in with your experiences thus far....

Prodeje79

I currently have the act HDMM. It takes a LOT to push in my clutch. When I drive someone elses car, I tend to slam the clutch down hehe, like put my foot thru the floor. When mine goes out, I am going to get that Clutchnet 6 puck sprung hub one that IanS and Mardi have. Did you look into that one? I think some others have it to.

EDIT: http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=307354
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=318560
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=318996

michaelnyden

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does anyone know the torque capacity rating on the exedy stage 1?

SonicDust187

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A few of my friends and buddies have the stage 1 Exedy clutch and all have experianced TO bearing problems. And another one reports that from time to time it will become hard to get into some gears.

Stephen Max

iTrader: (59)

The main problem with clutch chatter with an ACT clutch is due to sloppy engine mounts. Get some filled mounts and an ACT clutch becomes smooth as buttah!

Oh, and have your flywheel resurfaced, too, no matter what clutch you get.

VQ30DES

Definitly have your flyweel resurfaced. I think with 350hp you might want something more then the exedy satge 1. My bro has the ACT HDMM rated at 360 ft/lbs torque and he has about 290-295hp and the clutch definitly holds but after gettin on it quite it bit it will slip some. Not an extreme slip but you can feel it for a quick second, so with 350hp i would go with something a bit stronger. I personaly like the stiffer feel in the ACT.

michaelnyden

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I think I am going to go with the SPEC stage 1....(same clamping force as ACT HDMM)...but it's a lot cheaper after the discount on the boards here...we don't get much discount on ACT's by comparison....of course, I have heard very little about SPEC clutches so I am taking a leap of faith...

DonSupreme

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I have a stage 2 and it chatters like HELL!! I am pretty much used to it, but i can't help but to wonder if this clutch had anything to do with my last transmission blewing up on me.

Requin6, which some of you know ran a 12.9 in the 1/4 is still using a stage 1.

I drove his car and his clutch feels like a WET SPONGE compared to the stage 2!

michaelnyden

iTrader: (15)

exedy? spec? what brand clutches are you referring too?

DonSupreme

iTrader: (1)

Sorry,

I have an ACT stage 2 and Requin6 has an Exedy stage 1.

michaelnyden

iTrader: (15)

so people are speaking of the exedy having TO bearing problems and slipping....and then there are people talking about the spec stage 1 being crappy quality or something....now I am confused....LOL

iansw

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Speaking of which. I haven't commented on that Clutchnet in a while.

Since driving another 3000 miles or so, I love this clutch more every day.

When I first installed, it wasn't chattery, but at about 500 miles it got INSANELY chattery. But now - no chatter at all except when starting out on cold mornings, which is normal. It grabs perfectly and the pedal feels tighter than stock but not too hard to engage....not like the ACT. I do hear the flywheel groan against it when cold also - freaks people out...but it's not detrimental.

On a lightened flywheel I suggest not using the ACT Clutches - I saw my flywheel after having an ACT for a year and it had warped my flywheel somewhat because the Pressure Plate is just way too agressive on the ACT kits. This ultimately led to my clutch disk not getting full contact with the flywheel and this happening on an agressive run at the track on slicks.



I know some LOVe the ACT clutch, but after seeing what happened to it and what happened to my flywheel, I wouldn't go near it again. (wish I took pics of that).

The Clutchnet rocks....get it.

kenji

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I burnt out my clutch the same day Ian did. Wow did that thing stink.
Between the two of us we made everyone a little clutch cloud.

How much/where did you pick up the clutchnet Ian?

iansw

iTrader: (7)

http://www.clutchnet.com/

I think it was like $300 - maybe a little more...don't remember exactly.

IanS

Jeff92se

iTrader: (82)

Ian, have you launched this clutch like you did the ACT yet?

iansw

iTrader: (7)

That would require a run at the track with slicks on....which I have not done yet.

But I have ripped on it pretty hard once or twice, and it's hard to describe, but it just FEELS a lot stronger than the ACT did.

If you ant real proof, talk to Mardisgrasmax. I believe thsi is the same lcutch he ran an 11.9 on.

papasmurf

You know its funny I have heard good and bad about all of them. I had an ACT HDMM for about 30,000 miles and pushed it hard all the time and never had any problems. Iansw - thats an amazing pic, I have only see one or two clutches like that before. Didnt think a ACT would do that but it makes sense with what you said about the pressure plate being so agresive. But I am going to be going with the SPEC stage 3 or 4 once I boost mine. Because of the extremely high torque capcity. But I cant coment on the exedy cause I really have no experience with it. But I have heard good and bad about all of these when it comes to HP&Torque capacity and longevity. Hope that helps some.

Bruce

iansw

iTrader: (7)

I have yet to hear anyone have a bad experience with a Clutchnet....

papasmurf

Well then thats also something to take into consideration. I went to clutchnet's web site and they have a lot of different clutchs for our application. Also I found a few post about how SPECs are no good. SO at this point IM shifting my attention toward Clutchnet.

Bruce