I, as well as most evo owners have went through my clutch pretty early, (mine @ 7000 miles) I don't feel like spending out the *** for a new clutch setup, but i do need to know which new setup or to save some money, just the (disk) portion of the clutch. I want the longest lasting clutch i can find. or the best disc to use in conjunction with a stock pressure plate, and the Steel braid Clutch line upgrade. Please help out, I havent the first idea of what disk or pressureplate & disc to get. I just want this one to hold better than stock, and last significantly longer than my last one did.

Mods i have are,
21 PSI, ground wires, intake, SAFC, and i plan on getting a 3 inch turbo-back exaust.

Here are some i've been looking at;
RMR 6 puck sprung hub disk

ClutchMasters stage1, or (Stage 2)

Also heard some good things about the ACT's

Any suggestions would be appreciated greatly.
Please be specific.


Thanks, Marc

 

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go to www.roadraceengineering.com and look at their EVO INDEX. they have a ACT setup that's not too expensive but is a very good kit. mine went out early too, and i know how u feel. good luck

 

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Wait for the ACT set up to come out. The one on www.roadraceengineering.com is not a true ACT set up. The RMR 6 puck is a 6 puck so it's not a daily driver set up. Act's set up should be ready sometime in Nov. They shoud have 3 different set up to chose from. Just like the DSM's set up.

 

The Exedy twin-disc is a VERY durable clutch setup; though some will not like it due to it's noise. I imagine that clutch will last a long time. I don't have a good gut-feel on what your limit is, and how much is 'paying out the ***', but I got my Exedy from DRC Imports (here on the boards, send "DRC Imports" a pm) for a very reasonable price. I believe it was in the $1300 range.

 

And on a side note, ACT will be putting out their XACT chromoly flywheel for the evo as well as there clutch, supposed to be sometimes in November according to Richard @ ACT, this is a real treat for me because up until now the only chromoly flywheel I had heard of was the Jun unit, which I've heard is now damn near impossible to get and probably cost you an arm and a leg, have heard from several in the dsm community that chromoly is the way to go because aluminum units warp over time, man just can't wait till I sell my headlight so I can afford the clutch.

 

I've been looking at the puck clutches, and really, I wouldn't mind the harsh engagement of the clutch, as long as it will be lasting longer than my stock clutch, in a daily driving environment.

I was looking a this 6 puck disk, and thinking about keeping my stock pressureplate, does that sound like it would work good? THe most important thing to me, is that it lasts longer this time around....

 

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Well some believe the stock pressure plate is the cause of the stock clutch wearing too quickly because it doesn't apply enough pressure and allows the clutch to slip and wear at times when it shouldn't, creating excess heat and wear that the stock clutch, built to a fine tolerance, isn't able to handle.

 

The stock pressure plate is a 2200lbs pressure plate. That's pretty good for a stock car. We put ACT 2100 in 300+hp DSM's and they work great if you don't do alot of drag racing. A combo of the restrictor and the stock rubber line is the cause of premature clutch wear. If you do the ss clutch line and the restrictor removal, any clutch even stock should last a long time. If you want to upgrade. I would go with another stock pressure plate and the rmr 6 puck. That is if you can't wait for the ACT kit.

 

I have the RMR 6-puck in my car with the stock pressure plate, and it is great. The sprung-hub makes it very easy to drive, but it takes a little getting used to. It does hold very well, so I would recommend it to anyone who wants more holding power but not a stiffer clutch pedal.

 

Thanks for the info guys. Does the 6 puck engage a lot harder? If so how much harder?

 

This is a thread I have been reading. I have the same questions that the original poster has. I am at the same stage with my clutch.

The two choices seem to be the RMR six puck or the excedy twin disk.

The SS line seems like a no-brainer. Better line, no expanding...ect. That is a sure upgrade.

I have followed the info on the restrictor and it seems that there are a lot of different opinions about leaving it in or taking it out. I am curious on what you have learned about this? I would like to thank you for your reply.

 

I also have the RMR 6-puck with the stock PP. I agree with everything quoted. It grabs awesome, but it does take some getting used to, especially with slow starts from 1st gear.

IMO, the Exedy, Clutchmasters, or ACT are overkill and way too expensive unless you looking at putting more than 300-350 to the wheels with your Evo.