Clutch Recommendations [Archive]

Skitzo

01-02-2011, 03:26 PM

I'm not sure why, but it appears my clutch has given up. Slipping hard! Vehicle is a JZX90 MarkII with 1JZ-GTE.

Im after a cheap (rims are more important), good quality clutch for street driving, but can handle some abuse.

I have had two bad experiences with Xtreeme so i will be steering clear from them. Exedy seem popular, have PM'd g2s and hopefully being a site sponsor will get some kind of discount. Opinions on them?

Jumped on eBay, and came across a company called ACT Performance. Anyone had experience with them?

Can anybody recommend any other clutches from the US?

xoxo

Jared

R3N

01-02-2011, 03:30 PM

Had bad experience with Xtreme in my S15, went to Exedy and had no problems. Exedy should be good for your Chaser. How much do you want to spend? PM monga on here.

mitchy

01-02-2011, 03:33 PM

my exedy never gave me any problems, had plenty of meat left on it when i took it out too.

Skitzo

01-02-2011, 03:34 PM

FFFFUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!! MARK II pingpingpingping!

The less, the better haha, about to drop coin on rims. I would say a new flywheel will be required as well.

Halle Terry

01-02-2011, 03:37 PM

I bought a HD Exedy last year for around $800 or so delivered sans flywheel. So far seems like a pretty decent bit of kit, I'd personally fork out a bit more next time and get a lighter flywheel.

I'd look at the US at the moment for clutches, the dollar is strong and plenty of shit to choose from. I saw a ORC single plate for $400 second hand there!

Halle Terry

01-02-2011, 03:38 PM

Also, I refuse to deal with pulling out another R154, so don't ask me for help.

<3

DISTRBD

01-02-2011, 03:42 PM

Exedy H/D $730

Skitzo

01-02-2011, 03:50 PM

How much for a 2500lb pressure plate bart?

magic1

01-02-2011, 03:55 PM

How much for a 2500lb pressure plate bart?

lol, your leg will need to be bigger

Skitzo

01-02-2011, 04:05 PM

I had one in my sil80, wasnt really an issue (granted i never drove the car haha). Most available on ebay and yahoojp seem to be 1100kgf/m. Is this roughly the same as a 2500lb?

mitchy

01-02-2011, 04:16 PM

1100kg ~ 2420lb

DISTRBD

01-02-2011, 04:21 PM

How much for a 2500lb pressure plate bart?

If its slipping you need C/P more then the P/P . I only do as a whole kit as price difference is fukall to buying it seperate

Skitzo

01-02-2011, 04:35 PM

PM Sent Bart.

DISTRBD

01-02-2011, 04:45 PM

PM Sent Bart.

Thanks for the nudes of ya Mrs , can do cheaper deals now :)

Ben Wha

01-02-2011, 05:04 PM

Will send nudes of my Mrs just for lols.

180SXTCY

01-02-2011, 06:04 PM

^ post away

mxracer

01-02-2011, 06:15 PM

i had xtd US ebay clutch in my 2jzgte jzx90 .. still in there after 10,000 plus kms , never missed a beat , and about $400 landed

Rich

01-02-2011, 06:43 PM

Im using an NPC Billet Twin in the Supra. leaves jap clutches for dead when you compare them side by side. overkill for what you want, but the build quality is awesome, the twin feels like a heavy duty single plate to drive with and they do make single plates.

http://www.npcperformance.com.au/index.html

got mine through Aaron from Intune, I believe he is a dealer for NPC. Give him a call and see what he recommends for your application.

Mr Scorpio

01-02-2011, 09:07 PM

I'm using an Ace clutch ATM (http://www.aceclutch.com.au/) its very streetable but a bit exxy compared to others.

Jim Berry (http://www.motorsportworld.com.au/outlets/raceclutch/) is meant to be very good also and worth a look.

01-02-2011, 09:19 PM

Yeah ring intune, tell them your from antilag, should get you a great deal!

Had an exedy in my Cressida with fundamentally the same setup as yours, saw tons of abuse.. and I mean tons, lived fine at ~290 rwhp

DISTRBD

01-02-2011, 10:32 PM

Yeah ring intune, tell them your from antilag, should get you a great deal!

If that turns to shit call me as we been using NPC for some time ...

Dinna180

08-02-2011, 12:49 PM

Skitzo

08-02-2011, 01:05 PM

Try give Scotty a call from Auto clutch he makes custom clutch just like Jim Berry

workshop is in ozzy park and his workshop is always clean, makes my car look dirty.

Auto Clutch
24 Sundercombe St
Osborne Park
9244 404

He was changing a clutch on a mark 2 x90 with W58 gearbox

Top bloke.. true story

That was my car on saturday, getting the clutch put in. Have had dealings with him before, and agreed on top bloke.

P.S. Aint no W58 box.

DISTRBD

08-02-2011, 01:14 PM

That was my car on saturday, getting the clutch put in. Have had dealings with him before, and agreed on top bloke.

P.S. Aint no W58 box.

How does the Exedy feel ??

Skitzo

08-02-2011, 01:22 PM

Previous one had a small explosion it appears, and there was a shitload of melted clutch plate face stuck under the pressure plate.

Previous clutch installer (when car was complied apparently) didnt machine the flywheel, or lube/grease up all the parts :S . Feels good so far. Exact same clutch that came out of it, but feels very different. Quite a bit heavier and grips nicely. Prob wont last too long if i give it a beating though.

Cochee

08-02-2011, 01:38 PM

Try give Scotty a call from Auto clutch he makes custom clutch just like Jim Berry

workshop is in ozzy park and his workshop is always clean, makes my car look dirty.

Auto Clutch
24 Sundercombe St
Osborne Park
9244 404

He was changing a clutch on a mark 2 x90 with W58 gearbox

Top bloke.. true story

Also got a clutch made and installed from Scott last week.
Would definately recommend him to anyone.
Was happy to have a chat and let me know when he found a few dodgy things from the previous install (rewelded pivot ball)

Also very good price i thought.

fowens

08-02-2011, 03:35 PM

+1 on scott
good shit @ good prices, and a top bloke

mc68

08-02-2011, 05:00 PM

also will batt for scott @ autoclutch, helped me out so many times with my shitter toyota's :D

Dinna180

08-02-2011, 07:12 PM

Wow Didn't know Scott was that popular

When he took off my gearbox off, he spotted my gearbox mount being Jelly and refuse to fit it until i get new one from nissan and he also checked my tail shaft. Great blokle to talk to and no dodge once so ever

He has passion for cars.. say NO to ebay clutch

BIGS

24-02-2011, 12:22 PM

I'm clearly the only one who's had a bad experience there, but that was years ago and can't remember owners name

macca88

01-03-2011, 06:30 PM

contact details for intune? My exedy sports tuff clutch apparently isnt that tuff after 8 months

_oz

01-03-2011, 07:17 PM

I'm clearly the only one who's had a bad experience there, but that was years ago and can't remember owners name

You are not the only one :)

DISTRBD

01-03-2011, 08:19 PM

contact details for intune? My exedy sports tuff clutch apparently isnt that tuff after 8 months

Is it exedy h/d ??

macca88

14-03-2011, 10:37 AM

yeah got fitted at bunbury driveline across the road from u and u fitted the clutch pedal box its slipping BIG time

Matt-R32

16-03-2011, 01:06 AM

I dealt with Ross at auto clutch years ago. He built an awesome clutch for my skyline and it never missed a beat. I spoke with Scott about 8 weeks ago about building a new clutch for one of my cars. He's clued up that's for sure. Was very impressed.

BIGS

17-03-2011, 04:42 PM