its time for a new clutch, and rather than argue the ACT vs. EXEDY topic any more then ive already read, i have one simple question.....what kind of clutch does and fq 400 use and where can i get it?

Alcon competition derived 240 mm high clamp mode, heavy duty clutch with Cera-metallic 6 paddle sprung centred drive plate

Here is a link to one that is probably pretty similar. It is a sprung 6 puck RPS max:
http://www.prostreetonline.com/buy/r...s/ms-16001-sp/

so has anyone had success with this clutch? i really dont want to buy a clutch and experience lock out issues. this is why i say i really want an fq400 clutch, because it obviously would be very durable. this RPS clutch looks promising.

That's a single plate sinter clutch, you would be far better of with an Exedy twin, it will be more streetable, hold more power and probably cost less.

RPS will be the last clutch you will ever buy..they are superior imo.

an exedy twin is over $1000 easily and this rps clutch is only $700 so its not more expensive. how is a single disc clutch less streetable then the exedy twin?

Well, I though you were after that exact same Alcon that's in the FQ400? Compared to that my guess is that it's probably not far from the Exedy twin in price.

A single plate sinter clutch (sprung centre or not) could never compete with a sequential twin like a HKS GD MAX, Ralliart, Exedy etc. etc. They just have way too much on/off feeling to be a good street choice, at least that's my opinion having tried both. The best you could do is to try to find a car with the clutch you're looking for and test-drive it.

Uh no they are not superior, I have gone through 3 of those on my car and well as far as superior I would never go that far. to help fuel the fire a little bit the reason for lock out on the Evo or all the problems people are having with a typical sprung hub and pressure plate goes back to the idea that the Evo's flywheel, pp, and disc is too heavy to start with.







Using something like Tilton’s new clutch setup is a superior design. i have used these clutches for 4 years in all types of cars and all i can say is IT IS THE LAST CLUTCH YOU WILL EVER BUY. From there carbon line to there cerimetalic or organic setup it is the last one you will buy. I have never had a problem with it and the weight reduction makes the car rev like a motor cycle. We run one in our Supra, our Civic Race Car and we have one ready to go into the Evo and our 350Z. I know they are expensive but it is sooo worth it.







Greg

^ i did a search for Tilton clutches for Evo8...couldnt find....can you recommend a vendor?

that rps seems cool, but the tilton also sounds impressive. i think the biggest problem that comes up with all these clutch discussions is that one person will have a horrible review with a clutch and the next person says its the last one youll ever buy. ive never seen such inconsistancy with a car before. it was either good or bad and ive had crx's, a 240sx, a 350z and now EVO and its only now that this is the case. IT SUCKS!!!

GSC is a vender of Tilton

Aside from my personal bias for ACT and our proven track record (OK that was a plug), speaking as a clutch guy, I think the Tilton carbon/carbon is the only carbon clutch I would buy. I am not saying it is the best clutch for everyone (even if you can afford it), but I have always been impressed by the quality and performance. As far as I am concerned, from a design standpoint, no other carbon clutch competes, and we have pretty much seen them all.