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Old May 19, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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Need a new clutch

wassup guys, well my clutch is going out, I am in the market for a new one. I've heard good things about ACT HDSS clutches. What do you guys think?

btw i have a 06 evo9 5speed, full turbo back, works flash and planning to put in my 272 cams. My car has about 45,XXX and i believe it still have the stock clutch. thanks
Old May 19, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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from all the reading i have done through searches i hear a lot good things about the fidanza 3.2. i dont have any personal experiance from them yet but i just ordered a fidanza 4.2 (got a good deal on it) so i'll cross my fingers. ACT i do hear about a lot of lock out at high rpm's but i have heared its mainly due to install error or incorrect clutch adjustment. either way both should be a great choice
Old May 19, 2009 | 04:26 PM
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i just took an ACT out of mine (03 evo VIII) it was ok for the time i had it it actually had broken springs falling out when i removed it

i just put in a Fadanza 4.3 and i have driven about 500-600 miles and its awesome it grabs quick and im still getting used to it but i will recomend it to anyone looking,

buchur has them on sale with a flywheel for a great price shipped call and aske for jarrod he'll hook ya up
Old May 19, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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yeah i've heard of good things about fidanza clutches also...How much did you guys get your set up for? and is the kit come with the fly wheel? and which clutch kit do you guys recommend for me. thanks for the quick reply.
Old May 19, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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yea im at 48k and im replacing my stock one. my goal is gonna be to eventually end up at about 450-500. i hear the 3.2 will be fine for this but like i mentioned i got a good deal on a used one from a member on here so i got the 4.3. the kit does not come with a flywheel but i would recommend the fidanza one with the replaceable friction plate. some say stick with the stock cause its hard to get used to so that will depend on how good you think you are at getting use to something like this i guess. look around and call a few places to check on any deals going on or check out the forums. never know where you'll find a good deal
Old May 19, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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I've had the Fidanza 3.2 in my car for the past 3-4000 miles. I would definitely recomend it to someone. Honestly, during the break in, it was hard to tell I even had a new clutch. It drove almost like stock. After the break in and some beating on it, it got a little more grabby, but it is still very friendly for a DD. You have basically the same mods as me(turbo back, bigger fmic, reflashed, etc.), and it holds the power very nicely. I honestly hardly ever launch my car, but once I was used to launching with the new clutch, it holds great. You can feel it grab much more firm than the stock clutch when you do any "spirited" driving. If you've got any questions about it, feel free to pm me and I'll try to help you out. Also, maperformance had the best price when I was looking at least.
Old May 19, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by bboykid415
yeah i've heard of good things about fidanza clutches also...How much did you guys get your set up for? and is the kit come with the fly wheel? and which clutch kit do you guys recommend for me. thanks for the quick reply.
im on the stock trans-case and i am kinda scarred but i baby the launches.

im only 400+ to the wheels and this is enough for me. 599TQ is whats it is rated at so im fine with it

fadanza is great but tilton or exedy is probably the best(from what ive read)
Old May 19, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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buy an exedy
Old May 19, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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i have heard great things about the fidanza as well. what is your budget like for a clutch? lots of different choices varying in pricing. i personally couldnt afford a twin disk, and didnt wana mess around with ACT. have the same mods as you and plan on doing a turbo at some point. i great a great deal from jsc speed on a clutchmasters stage 3. easy pedal feel, grips like a mother, and i dd my car. love it and a great compromise. check out jsc speed and see if they can help you out. gl brotha
Old May 19, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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my budget is around 500-600, i really don't want to speed a lot so twin plate is out of the question. I really would like to DD the evo, currently my evo sits in the garage and i drive my g35 sedan around town, the evo is kinda like my weekend car.
Old May 19, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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