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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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Which clutch can handle 600whp and is quiet?

I tried doing a search and didn't really come up with anything.

I'm looking for a clutch that can withstand 600whp and and be easy enough to handle for every day driving. Also, looking for a clutch that won't make noise when the clutch pedal is pushed in.

Basically, a clutch with similar pedal feel to OEM, that makes no noise, and can support 600WHP.

Is there a clutch out there which I just described?
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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 02:57 PM
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so basically you want a clutch that feels like stock and sounds like stock but can withstand 600whp and last awhile???

i've never heard a better definition of having your cake, eating your cake, and saving some for later.

best option is a tilton or exedy twin disc. they will probably make some noise, and the feeling will be a little heavier, aand the driveability will be a little worse, but it will hold the power. you looking to drag race or roadrace?
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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 03:40 PM
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None that I know of ... there is always a trade off ...
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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 06:56 PM
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I put my money on Clutchmasters stg iv
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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 06:57 PM
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l have the RPS Carbon-Carbon and it's silent.
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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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Yeah, our 6 puck spring centered clutch kit will do all that easily. The solid center version has been working good in the Turbotrix 9 second car that makes more than 600hp. The spring centers will be ready in hopefully a month. I wouldn't normally recommend it for the street, but you didn't say anything about chatter, only noise... Yes it will chatter, but it will also last. Not very expensive either.
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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 08:45 PM
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Tt uses the same 6 puck disc but the pressure plate they use has not been available to the public until recently
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Old Oct 19, 2005 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by NOLIMITMOTORS
Tt uses the same 6 puck disc but the pressure plate they use has not been available to the public until recently
ACTually TT used our HD all last year until they finally turned the wick up a bit more at Puerto Rico and it started slipping. That is when we decided to make the Xtreme version.
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Old Oct 20, 2005 | 12:07 AM
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i think clutches only comes with torque numbers. it does not matter about the horsepower. i could be wrong.
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Old Oct 20, 2005 | 12:16 AM
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And what would I need to do to get this quiet, streetable 600whp car to get 60 MPG?
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Old Oct 20, 2005 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by b4437
i think clutches only comes with torque numbers. it does not matter about the horsepower. i could be wrong.
You are correct that clutches are normally rated by torque, not hp. A 300hp turbo diesel truck needs a lot more clutch than a 300hp 4 cylinder Honda. This is because of the vast difference in torque. Torque is rotational force, where HP is that same force relative to rpm. Conventional clutches only relate to torque.

The problem is that people have difficulty relating to torque since all they seem to hear about is HP. The other problem is that many clutch manufacturers boast all kinds of let's just say "generous" numbers so you are comparing apples with lemons in most cases.
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Old Oct 20, 2005 | 01:03 PM
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I meant quiet, as in no chatter when clutch pedal is engaged.

Yeah, its asking for alot, but this Cusco Twin Plate Carbon/Carbon clutch thats is installed currently, makes more noise than the engine. I'm just looking to cut down on the chatter significantly, with something that feels similar to OEM.
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Old Oct 20, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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So far, the Exedy Twin-Disk sounds like the clutch which is closest to what I'm asking for.
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Old Oct 20, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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I really like the RPS carbon carbon. Best feeling clutch that I have ever driven on an EVO. And they are pretty quiet.
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Old Oct 20, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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Come on now.... you believe you are going to have a 600whp car and yet still have it drive nicely, sound quiet, and seem like a daily driver? My car is ungodly loud, doesnt idle, barely runs at low RPMs, needs to be warmed up to actually make it move, is giving me hearing damage while long drives on the freeway, etc... It doesnt make 600whp. Either let the car be, or live with what you want. You want a racecar, it will not only make the power of a racecar (Hopefully) but will also sound like, feel like and act like one. Live with the noises or invest in another vehilce you dont care about the noises with.
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