SEE POST #15.

Ok Guys. Another clutch thread (as if there aren't enough)

So after about 3hrs of reading and still unsatisfied, I came up with 4 very specifc questions that remain unanswered. I will be in the market for a clutch soon and I have narrowed it down to 6, all of which are push-style clutches. My car is a DD right now, but will be parked for the winter for a few changes (while i drive a hooptie). Next year it will see less than 8k of street driving (as long as I can pay insurance on two cars), with much more track use (drag). My ACT (slipping) is still in and lasted me 24,000 + miles with 30+ launches (HDG6). I like the idea of a push-style clutch, but money does come into play. The car makes enough power to justify the need for a twin-disk, (cerametallic is a minimum). If I dont get the answers im looking for then, an exedy HD twin will have to do with the "clip mod". The choices are:

1. Tilton twin cerametallic
2. ClutchMaster FX700
3. HKS GD Max Twin
4. QuarterMaster Twin Carbon
5. Spec Twin disc
6. Carbonetics twin carbon (the least favorite)

**Carbon clutches listed only because they were push-style!!!

good threads to read:

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ght=push+style
^^post 12 was good
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ght=push+style
^^ good thread evodan
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ght=push+style
^^retaining clip mod

BTW (the quarter master is a favorite at the moment, but solid disc are not to my liking)

Question # 1: Is there a twin- disc clutch that has all of the following 3 characteristics in one package? CERAMETALLIC/PUSH-STYLE/SPRUNG DISC.

Question # 2: Which of the above choices comes closest to the criteria?

Question # 3: Why isnt there much info on the Clutchmaster FX700 and Spec twin-disc clutches?

Question # 4: is there another clutch that should have been listed?

Thanks guys!!

 

Where are my early morning posters?

 

bump for some opinions

 

Up up for some thought

 

AMS makes a kit that converts the Exedy twin to a push style. Only good for 5 speeds.


http://www.amsperformance.com/store/...oducts_id=1897

 

I saw that. That bumps the price up considerably. I would rather go with a clutch that is already a push style

 

no one care to voice an opinion?

 

I have the Spec twin disc, rated at 1000ft/lbs. It is a Push Style Clutch, they make this clutch in several different disc material options. I must say it is a heavy duty clutch but is not a bear for daily driving. I feel good about it being in my Evo. I drag race and wanted the grip but also the minute slipping of a tiwn disc to lessen the harshness of shock on my TCase. Spec has several different options, and it is a beautifully made clutch, very high quality. Let me know if you need any additional info as EPM is an authorized Spec Dealer.

 

Ok. Thanks for the info. I never looked at spec cluthes with much interest. The fact that they have many variations, it should be worth taking a second look at this brand.

 

happy turkey day bump

 

i had the same question as ur regarding the clutch ..
i went wid the quarter master after doing alot of research ...
$$$ saved ,can hold up well and i dun even drive my car daily so this seems to be best for me though ...

 

You dont have to buy the pull style clutch and then convert. We sell the entire clutch as a push style from Exedy.

 

Yea. Its really a good selection for those who don't daily drive. Im pretty sure i will be putting a few thousands on the clock though.

carbon/carbon scares me a little too

 

a little confused here Ivan. Is this what you are referring to:

http://www.amsperformance.com/store/...Path=22_45_282

The metallic HD push-style twin still cost about $2299. I must admit its a saving if you were to buy the clutch and the conversion seprately. Still, it's over the 2K mark which I think is a bit much.

Thanks for the input

 

Back from the dead!!!
Still on my act HDG6, back to a stock turbo (9 turbo). Since November a few new advances have come out but still no sprung(key word- sprung) push style twin-disk (cerametalic) clutches exist other than exedy. So my best bet is to go with the exedy HD w/hydraulic throwout bearing.
What exactly does the hydraulic throw out bearing do? Is it used to convert pull to push?