ACT extreme or hd vs. Spec twin p-trim for 400hp daily driver evo?
Feb 20, 2011, 10:10 AM
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ACT extreme or hd vs. Spec twin p-trim for 400hp daily driver evo?
Hey guys im looking at getting a new clutch for me evo 8 its a fp green evo on e85 around 400hp, its a daily driver and once in a while gets raced on the weekends. Now i found a brand new spec twin p-trim for a good price but not sure if they are as good as the excedys or how if they have had any problems? should i just go with a act extreme or something? Thanks
Feb 20, 2011, 12:42 PM
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I switched from the exedy twin to a ACT 6puk sprung - its much better for daily driving - holding up great so far - no lock out issues yet - but I have only launched the car a handful of times...
I dont think it will hold out on the drag strip but for street driving I'm happy with it and this is after I've had bad experiance with the ACT unsprung on my 6262 Evo which I upgraded to a Carbonetic twin...
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I dont think it will hold out on the drag strip but for street driving I'm happy with it and this is after I've had bad experiance with the ACT unsprung on my 6262 Evo which I upgraded to a Carbonetic twin...
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I switched from the exedy twin to a ACT 6puk sprung - its much better for daily driving - holding up great so far - no lock out issues yet - but I have only launched the car a handful of times...
I dont think it will hold out on the drag strip but for street driving I'm happy with it and this is after I've had bad experiance with the ACT unsprung on my 6262 Evo which I upgraded to a Carbonetic twin...
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I dont think it will hold out on the drag strip but for street driving I'm happy with it and this is after I've had bad experiance with the ACT unsprung on my 6262 Evo which I upgraded to a Carbonetic twin...
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It burnt out in traffic and was slipping baddly - I had a new ACT kit so I put it in, was expecting the worst - due to the lock out issues I had with my first ACT kit
But was pleasently surprised...
ps. the Exedy was a better daily driving clutch than the Carbonetic twin - I'll give it that - but the Carbonetic holds more power and lasts longer - however I do prefer Single Plate Clutches for Daily Driving.
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But was pleasently surprised...
ps. the Exedy was a better daily driving clutch than the Carbonetic twin - I'll give it that - but the Carbonetic holds more power and lasts longer - however I do prefer Single Plate Clutches for Daily Driving.
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Feb 20, 2011, 01:26 PM
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I have the ACT XTSS w/street disk on a HTA Green E85 setup. Dont know how much power I'm making at the moment but it's holding it perfectly. I put around 3k miles on it so far since mid Nov 2010.
The Evo is my only car and I do not have any issues running this clutch. The pedal feel is much stiffer than the OEM clutch. However I got used to it very quickly and I dont have any complaints for now. But remember every one has their own opinion on what is tolerable for pedal stiffness.
My only regret is not resurfacing the RRE 10.7 lbs flywheel to use with this. I used my OEM resurfaced flywheel instead. All the negatives people mention about lighter flywheels are false. Well at least compared to my RRE flywheel.
The Evo is my only car and I do not have any issues running this clutch. The pedal feel is much stiffer than the OEM clutch. However I got used to it very quickly and I dont have any complaints for now. But remember every one has their own opinion on what is tolerable for pedal stiffness.
My only regret is not resurfacing the RRE 10.7 lbs flywheel to use with this. I used my OEM resurfaced flywheel instead. All the negatives people mention about lighter flywheels are false. Well at least compared to my RRE flywheel.
Feb 20, 2011, 07:59 PM
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Antony and Supersal: How high can you guys rev to before getting lockout? What part of the exedy twin did you not like about the DD part? I had an exedy twin on my old evo and it was fine for DD.
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On my 2.3 with 6 puk unsprung HD, I had lock out issues on full tilt shifting didnt matter if I short changed on not...
On this 2.0 with 6 puksprung HD, I have no lock out issues yet with stock rev limiter (but like I said its pretty new and I havent taken it to the track yet)
Exedy was fine for everyday driving - just noiser than a single - and some twin engagement harshness now and then - I was just disapointed it burnt out in traffic, maybe it was my driving style not sure... Peddle feel was actually softer than ACT...
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Feb 21, 2011, 07:17 AM
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I had a FP green "og" version on E-85 making 415 whp and 390 wtq on a Mustang dyno. The
ACT extreme with full disc was great for a DD car. I did experience some lockout with it.
It didn't like allot of launching either. I stil prefer it for a DD car over a Exedy twin HD.
The price difference between the 2 is several hundred dollars. If you are an experienced drag
racer and launch well you can probably get away with the ACT extreme and still enjoy a car that is tolerable in traffic. The twin HD is more on/off to me but not as severe as others. I suggest you drive a car if possible that has a Exedy twin or ACT and make your judgement.
ACT extreme with full disc was great for a DD car. I did experience some lockout with it.
It didn't like allot of launching either. I stil prefer it for a DD car over a Exedy twin HD.
The price difference between the 2 is several hundred dollars. If you are an experienced drag
racer and launch well you can probably get away with the ACT extreme and still enjoy a car that is tolerable in traffic. The twin HD is more on/off to me but not as severe as others. I suggest you drive a car if possible that has a Exedy twin or ACT and make your judgement.
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I switched from the exedy twin to a ACT 6puk sprung - its much better for daily driving - holding up great so far - no lock out issues yet - but I have only launched the car a handful of times...
I dont think it will hold out on the drag strip but for street driving I'm happy with it and this is after I've had bad experiance with the ACT unsprung on my 6262 Evo which I upgraded to a Carbonetic twin...
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I dont think it will hold out on the drag strip but for street driving I'm happy with it and this is after I've had bad experiance with the ACT unsprung on my 6262 Evo which I upgraded to a Carbonetic twin...
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