thanks for the help everyone think i will get the act

 

Don't overlook the Exedy twindisk if you have the cash. I've put COUNTLESS launches on it, and recently in the last 2 weeks a good 20-25 dragstrip all-out launches (with utec launch control.. 15psi of boost... heh) without a problem. I'd suggest reading up on them, the only thing I would have done differently if I could do it again would be putting a full-carbon twindisk instead.

 

He has no need for the Exedy Twin Disk let alone a Carbon Twin Disk. The ACT is good for almost 500lb tq which is way more then he is running right now. Why take a chance at hurting somthing when there is another product out there that is cheaper, will hold the power he is making, and will not hurt any components?

Chris

 

Because you can. I'm making about 300whp on the stock turbo, and glad I have a clutch that is able to take the abuse I can dish out and not sweat it, instead of worrying about killing the clutch for a second time. I guess I have the mentality of "If it's broke, replace it with a part as good as you can afford." By the way there was a very insightful post you should try finding. It discussed dynamic torque vs static torque. Clutches are rated at static torque. With one side of the disk secured to the point of not moving, and a rather large electric motor on the other side, they measure the force required to get the clutch to slip while full engaged. I can assure you that when you launch you're putting alot more torque from the shockload than 500ft/lb.

 

Hey im not arguing with your becouse i got the Twin Carbon Exedy but i had no need for it till after i hit 500whp. I had many launches on the ACT clutch with no problems. I do the same thing you do infact even if i cant afford it i will find away to get the parts while im in there...LOL.. you have to know the story about my engine build. But i also dont want to recommend somthing to someone that obviosuly loves there warranty and really does not have that much HP to require somthing like that. Also you throw in a Twin Disk and there is allot more strain on the drivetrain how would you feel if you recommend this to him and he went to the track that next weekened to lose his TC? Oh wait maybe you wouldnt care? Anyway do what you want. The Exedy is a great clutch! the Giken is a better clutch the ATS is even better "some have had problems though" but those are all high high performance clutchs that i dont think is a need for the power you are running. If you have the money and dont care about any of this i would say get the Exedy or the Giken (so you can transfer to push instead of pull) If you really want to get serious go with the ATS Tripple Carbon clutch (only clutch with 9" disks)

But remember this. I called and wanted to know hjow much for replacement clutch on the Exedy Twin, Giken, ATS and they told me it will be around $500`$700 a disk. There are 2 to 3 disks in each one of those. So Basically for long term wise if you are not planning on doing some radical upgrades would it be worth it to you to pay $1000~$1400 for new disk on those clutch or pay $100~$200 for a new ACT Street Disk? Just my 0.02

Chris

 

the only thing is im not going to put any more power into my car. And i dont race it much, just drive it to have fun.

 

Oh the warranty is deffinitly out the window. I havent used it once

 

anyone know about how much it would cost to get a clutch intalled?

 

Where do you live? Northwest? I will do it for you!

Chris

 

na man i live near DC

 

might be a IC pipe had that happen to me last night the pipe didnt "POP" off it kinda just slid off and rpms went up sounded like it wanted to go and just had nothing.. something quick and some what easy to check if i stayed outa boost or verry slight boost it ran fine but if i floored it when it just didnt go