I've searched extensively for days on clutch options for daily driver with 350hp/350 torque. Lots of opinions go back and forth of what is very driveable and what is not. I've limited myself now to two Exedy clutches the Twin plate cerametallic, and the triple carbon.
My question now is which of these two is the closer to stock. Meaning which is easier to drive on the street. I'm looking for something with stock-like pedal pressure and no on/off switch tendencies. Also, which will last longer. I've read on Exedy's website that the EVO 8 Carbon triple has 1.3-2.3 times the life of the average carbon clutch?? This is confusing, as they are calling their clutch carbon, but saying it outlast carbon clutches. Is exedy using a blend of material on their "carbon series clutches"
My question now is which of these two is the closer to stock. Meaning which is easier to drive on the street. I'm looking for something with stock-like pedal pressure and no on/off switch tendencies. Also, which will last longer. I've read on Exedy's website that the EVO 8 Carbon triple has 1.3-2.3 times the life of the average carbon clutch?? This is confusing, as they are calling their clutch carbon, but saying it outlast carbon clutches. Is exedy using a blend of material on their "carbon series clutches"
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My question now is which of these two is the closer to stock. Meaning which is easier to drive on the street. I'm looking for something with stock-like pedal pressure and no on/off switch tendencies. Also, which will last longer. I've read on Exedy's website that the EVO 8 Carbon triple has 1.3-2.3 times the life of the average carbon clutch?? This is confusing, as they are calling their clutch carbon, but saying it outlast carbon clutches. Is exedy using a blend of material on their "carbon series clutches"
Hrmmm I dunno why you have to have carbon if you go triple. I have the triple cerametallic and it has held up fine for 86 launches. It is loud though. Very rattling sound. I dont mind it though. The feel is slightly tougher than stock but liveable. It doesn't slip when launching, but you can slip it on normal starts.Originally Posted by 92Tsi
I've searched extensively for days on clutch options for daily driver with 350hp/350 torque. Lots of opinions go back and forth of what is very driveable and what is not. I've limited myself now to two Exedy clutches the Twin plate cerametallic, and the triple carbon. My question now is which of these two is the closer to stock. Meaning which is easier to drive on the street. I'm looking for something with stock-like pedal pressure and no on/off switch tendencies. Also, which will last longer. I've read on Exedy's website that the EVO 8 Carbon triple has 1.3-2.3 times the life of the average carbon clutch?? This is confusing, as they are calling their clutch carbon, but saying it outlast carbon clutches. Is exedy using a blend of material on their "carbon series clutches"
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I have the cerametallic twin and it seems to hold the power of my Vishnu stage1+ just fine. The only thing I don't like about this clutch is the initial take off. It doesn't like to be slipped and will groan like crazy if you slip it.
The pedal pressure is very close to stock, but the driveability is not like stock. If you have to scale any steep hills it will definitely groan as you slip it to get moving. It doesn't seem to have the "range" of motion like the stock clutch when it comes to engagement.
Even though it groans when slipping I still like it. It has made my car shift so smooth and fast its almost unreal.
The pedal pressure is very close to stock, but the driveability is not like stock. If you have to scale any steep hills it will definitely groan as you slip it to get moving. It doesn't seem to have the "range" of motion like the stock clutch when it comes to engagement.
Even though it groans when slipping I still like it. It has made my car shift so smooth and fast its almost unreal.
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It is definitely grabbier then stock. I wouldn't say its hard to drive, but its not as easy as the stock clutch. Then again I don't think you will find any aftermarket, high horsepower clutch that drives as easy as the stock clutch.
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Yea when my clutch was new I couldnt slip it at all. Grabby as hell. After launching the crap out of it, I find it will slip slightly now on slow takeoffs. I guess I broke it in 
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fre....hey, I see you on svtperformace.com all the time. My name is new2BIGPAR on there. That was from when I had my 03' Cobra.
I have the Exedy twin in my car and the only problems I have is it being a bit noisy and taking off the car seems to vibrate a little when not slipped just right. I've had the clutch since early January and only launched it once and it was pure fun doing it. All four tires just broke loose a bit and took off. It launched alot better than the stocker. I will agree with the shifting part. Once I got the pedal adjusted right, the trans seems to shift better than before. Seems I would sometimes miss 2nd and grind it with the OEM clutch. That hasn't happened one time since then. I drive my car daily 20 miles to work in light traffic and don't have any problems or real complaints.
I personally was expecting something rediculous to deal with, but the pedal feels close to stock and it drives and grabs quite nice.
I have the Exedy twin in my car and the only problems I have is it being a bit noisy and taking off the car seems to vibrate a little when not slipped just right. I've had the clutch since early January and only launched it once and it was pure fun doing it. All four tires just broke loose a bit and took off. It launched alot better than the stocker. I will agree with the shifting part. Once I got the pedal adjusted right, the trans seems to shift better than before. Seems I would sometimes miss 2nd and grind it with the OEM clutch. That hasn't happened one time since then. I drive my car daily 20 miles to work in light traffic and don't have any problems or real complaints.
I personally was expecting something rediculous to deal with, but the pedal feels close to stock and it drives and grabs quite nice.
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I heard the RPS carbon-carbon has a very very long life spand, and also is only 10% more pedal pressure than stock. It's expensive so almost nobody on this site has one, but what i've read from magazines and reviews online. It's supposed to be a superb clutch. You could try asking if anyoen has any experience with that one.
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I also have the ceremetalic Twin Disc Exedy clutch. My stocker lasted about 15,000 miles with 3 autocross races and about 20 passes down the drag strip. Also I drive it hard every day.
This post has been really reassuring to me. Many of the things mentioned here I have experienced. I knew to expect more "grab" and some chatter from the twin disc setup, but no one really mentioned the groaning or the occasional vibrations.
I have about 3000 miles on the Exedy now, and it rarely chatters anymore. I do, however have the "groaning" sound when I slip the clutch to leave slowly from a light. It is harder to slip, but very doable. I still don't do it right all the time. Every now and then I still stall it trying by letting the clutch out too fast at two low of RPMs. The pedal pressure on the Exedy may actually be lighter than the stocker. It is really smooth.
One BIG plus it the shifting!! With the stock clutch I also occasionally missed/grinded second gear. The Exedy shifts flawlessly and effortlessly. It makes it feel like you have a custom built tranny. The engine revs up and down much faster now, and rev-matching is MUCH easier - almost a no brainer.
JMO - but for the power you are putting down and the cost difference, the triple carbon Exedy seems to be overkill. I think you will be very happy with the twin ceremetallic and get many miles out of it while being pretty easy for a daily driver.
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This post has been really reassuring to me. Many of the things mentioned here I have experienced. I knew to expect more "grab" and some chatter from the twin disc setup, but no one really mentioned the groaning or the occasional vibrations.
I have about 3000 miles on the Exedy now, and it rarely chatters anymore. I do, however have the "groaning" sound when I slip the clutch to leave slowly from a light. It is harder to slip, but very doable. I still don't do it right all the time. Every now and then I still stall it trying by letting the clutch out too fast at two low of RPMs. The pedal pressure on the Exedy may actually be lighter than the stocker. It is really smooth.
One BIG plus it the shifting!! With the stock clutch I also occasionally missed/grinded second gear. The Exedy shifts flawlessly and effortlessly. It makes it feel like you have a custom built tranny. The engine revs up and down much faster now, and rev-matching is MUCH easier - almost a no brainer.
JMO - but for the power you are putting down and the cost difference, the triple carbon Exedy seems to be overkill. I think you will be very happy with the twin ceremetallic and get many miles out of it while being pretty easy for a daily driver.
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How much is the triple carbon? My triple cerametallic was 2k. That carbon must be a buttload. Since the double was 1500 I figured I might as well drop the extra money for more passes down the strip. Even though it might be too loud and hardcore for the wussy types Every time I push it in it makes a sound like a bunch of marbles are being spun in a mixer heh. Then the weird noises that come from it even when the clutch is out and there is no load on the engine. Sounds like engine knock almost. I love this clutch
Every time I push it in it makes a sound like a bunch of marbles are being spun in a mixer heh. Then the weird noises that come from it even when the clutch is out and there is no load on the engine. Sounds like engine knock almost. I love this clutch
Has anyone been driving the Exedy triple carbon on the street. Per Exedy it is very streetable. I'm wondering if it is actually easier todrive than the twin. Supposedly it has a life 2-3times that of the ceramettalic clutch