Hello,

I am looking to replace my clutch fairly soon, so I need you guys' opinions and perhaps share your first hand experiences on these aftermarket clutches such as Exedy, Cusco, HKS, ACT, and ClutchMasters for EVO. Tell me why this particular clutch is worth the money and what not.

Thanks in advance!

 

i love the hks and i also have one for sale. it is a great clutch for the street.

 

From just browsing these boards, reading "ACTman's" posts, and seeing the price on their products, I'd trust and purchase the ACT setup way before any of the other clutches out there.

Hell, you could buy two ACT clutches for the price of one of most of the other brands.

 

ACT for sure!
Oh, I guess I am just a little partial.

 

i have the exedy twin disc i love the way it grabs good for the money

 

i love Exedy clutch, i have single disc,
the lightweighted flywheel really helps a lot to take off quicker!
if you wanna upgrade your turbo later, go with twin disc, or stick with stock turbo for single disc.

 

Will the flywheel need to be resurfaced? and can i slip this clutch from a launch like the twin discs with out it frying?

 

Yes, the flywheel should be resurfaced. As far as slipping goes, it depends on how much. It's not like it's that fragile. John Shepherd uses the same material on his DSM (only a lot less of it) and he runs 8's. Obviously he is pushing the limits, but it should tell you something. We have a race disc that can take more abuse and hold even 30% more power. You give up some of the smooth engagement to get it though.

Regardless of manufacturer, you need to decide if you want a street car or race car. If it's a street car, get a street clutch. If it's a race car, get a race clutch. Any thing between is going to be a compromise.

 

Go with ACT. We've had nothing but good luck with their products. Works great in our Evo VIII.

 

i use an exedy twin, its great i could hardly tell the difference, its it bit harder, but it holds and responds great!

 

Exedy twin here as well. No complaints yet and it takes lots of abuse and slipping. I have never smelled it getting hot yet. I used to have an ACT street disk in my dsm and I have nothing bad to say about them either, however the exedy is much nicer on the left leg than the ACT was. Call me a wuss or whatever, but in traffic it makes a difference. Both clutches will hold increased power.

 

Cusco carbon twin-disk. Our customers love it and I intend to use this clutch on my Evolution.

 

Did you guys run 11's with the Act street clutch?

 

I also wanted to know how would you compare your street clutch to the Hks GD max twin disc? and will this clutch handle 400whp with similar tq @ the wheels? Sorry for so many questions I just want to make the right decision

 

I got the exedy on the here to my house I'll put in next week or so. But I called buschur and that is what they told me to go with, with no question. Thats what they run in there 11 sec. evo8