New Clutch Questions
New Clutch Questions
My Evo has about 20,??? miles on it now and the clutch is a goner. It moves, but not without alot of revs and takes a while to grab. My questions are....
#1. Should I go for a Hyper Clutch and is it worth the investment over a regular Stage blah clutch?
I was told by a clutch shop that they have seen Evo's with only 6,000 or 8,000mi. on em' needing a new clutch. Guess I'm alot nicer to my car. They recommended the "Hyper single" clutch (Cusco, Exedy) and wouldn't put anything else in an Evo. According to them, "it will last the life of the car". ?? They quoted me out the door at $2,300 for an Exedy Hyper Single installed.
#2. What is the average cost of labor for replacing a clutch?
I've heard it all from $350 all the way up to $850. Which of these guys is ripping me off and which of these guys is mistaking my Evo for a Lancer OZ ? No, I made it clear that it's an Evolution on each labor quote.
I drive a little hard, so I'd like a clutch that will last. I'm not into clutches with a pedal feel that'll make my calf muscles twice as big in two weeks. I'm willing to pay more for a "Hyper Single" clutch if its worth it and will save me $$ in the long run. I've looked into both options, an Ogura Clutch ($1,300) if I go that route. Otherwise, I may go with a stage 2 for around $500. This is my first clutch change in the Evo so I know nothing about what I should be spending. I'm sure some of you guys have a little more knowledge you can share with me. I'd really appreciate any opinions and any direction you can give me. Thanks in advance fellas.
#1. Should I go for a Hyper Clutch and is it worth the investment over a regular Stage blah clutch?
I was told by a clutch shop that they have seen Evo's with only 6,000 or 8,000mi. on em' needing a new clutch. Guess I'm alot nicer to my car. They recommended the "Hyper single" clutch (Cusco, Exedy) and wouldn't put anything else in an Evo. According to them, "it will last the life of the car". ?? They quoted me out the door at $2,300 for an Exedy Hyper Single installed.
#2. What is the average cost of labor for replacing a clutch?
I've heard it all from $350 all the way up to $850. Which of these guys is ripping me off and which of these guys is mistaking my Evo for a Lancer OZ ? No, I made it clear that it's an Evolution on each labor quote.
I drive a little hard, so I'd like a clutch that will last. I'm not into clutches with a pedal feel that'll make my calf muscles twice as big in two weeks. I'm willing to pay more for a "Hyper Single" clutch if its worth it and will save me $$ in the long run. I've looked into both options, an Ogura Clutch ($1,300) if I go that route. Otherwise, I may go with a stage 2 for around $500. This is my first clutch change in the Evo so I know nothing about what I should be spending. I'm sure some of you guys have a little more knowledge you can share with me. I'd really appreciate any opinions and any direction you can give me. Thanks in advance fellas.
I just had mine replaced and it cost $900 with the flywheel machined in just labor. Depending on how much whp you are putting out I would suggest if you aren't racing to look at something like the act street disc clutch (MB7-HDSS). They claim it holds up to 400 lb ft torque and you arent gonna be killing your leg every time you push in the clutch. Good luck to find someone to do it with parts under 1400 with aftermarket parts.