ACT 6 Puck Race Clutch. DD?
Jan 15, 2012, 12:37 PM
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ACT 6 Puck Race Clutch. DD?
Okay, I'm new to Evo's and just purchased a very nice 2003 last week with 68K. The previous owner told me, that last summer he installed an ACT Stage 4, 6 puck race clutch.
I can't decide if I like it for DD or not. I'm so use to being able to take of smoothly on a stock clutch, or down shift with out dropping the whole clutch.
There is, no middle point with this clutch, are people using it for DD? what would be the benefit of the previous owner installing it? It's a lightly modded (basic bolt ons) Evo.
Is it just a matter of getting use to it? or does a smooth take off not exist with this clutch?
I can't decide if I like it for DD or not. I'm so use to being able to take of smoothly on a stock clutch, or down shift with out dropping the whole clutch.
There is, no middle point with this clutch, are people using it for DD? what would be the benefit of the previous owner installing it? It's a lightly modded (basic bolt ons) Evo.
Is it just a matter of getting use to it? or does a smooth take off not exist with this clutch?
Jan 15, 2012, 01:14 PM
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It will never take off smooth, it's a total on/off switch. I used it as a disc replacement twice 6 years ago as it was cheap and it was great for shifting fast and that's about it. One of the disc blew up from the rivets coming loose and destroying my bell housing, pressure plate and flywheel.
Jan 15, 2012, 09:27 PM
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Wow! If you guys are complaining about a HD 6 puck sprung disk, you do NOT want to drive with a race clutch what so ever. That clutch to me was like driving a stock clutch. Don't ever get a multiplate clutch if you think the 6 puck is difficult to drive.
Jan 16, 2012, 01:08 AM
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On another note, I don't remember asking for any two sense on if I should get a multiplate clutch or not, it's clear that all i'm looking for is something comfortable for DD.
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sounds like you have unsprung version.
Gonna be a little annoying, however that's the nature of unsprung clutches.
I'd leave it for a bit and see if you can get used to it.
If not then maybe try the ACT Street disc. I have XTSS with Street disc and around 400lbs of torque.
Prior to this I had an unsprung twin(NG for DD)
Gonna be a little annoying, however that's the nature of unsprung clutches.
I'd leave it for a bit and see if you can get used to it.
If not then maybe try the ACT Street disc. I have XTSS with Street disc and around 400lbs of torque.
Prior to this I had an unsprung twin(NG for DD)
Mar 20, 2012, 11:58 AM
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I've been running an Unsprung ACT 6 puck clutch & fidanza flywheel for 40k+ miles. I actually ordered a sprung 6 puck & ACT sent an unsprung clutch, oh well. I can drive it almost as smooth as stock. It does make a little noise here & there, no big deal. I wouldn't recommend this clutch to most people for a DD, as most people that get in my car stall it right away. Clutch can be rough on drivetrain parts, and it does launch hard as hell. This clutch/my worn out 6 spd does not allow for NLTS but I have no lock out issues. I had lock out issues once like 5 yrs ago, first time I went to the track with this clutch, never had it again after that. My car has easily over 150 launches on the street & track with my 2 step no lower than 6k, this clutch loves launching.
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I hate when people claim "stage X" this and "race" that.... It means nothing. There are actual part numbers for these parts and designations-
For example there is 4 x versions of an ACT "6 puck" clutch.
MB7-HDG6
MB7-HDR6
MB7-XTG6
MB7-XTR6
All of which will have a different experience. So when someone asks "good for DD?", there really is not a proper way to answer it unless you are referencing the clutch you are using more specifically.
For example there is 4 x versions of an ACT "6 puck" clutch.
MB7-HDG6
MB7-HDR6
MB7-XTG6
MB7-XTR6
All of which will have a different experience. So when someone asks "good for DD?", there really is not a proper way to answer it unless you are referencing the clutch you are using more specifically.
