Can the stock clutch and flywheel handle the stock power of the Evo? I notice a burnt clutch when I go a little hard on 2nd gear. Any suggestion?

 

your clutch is dying or you can't shift worth ****, but probably the clutch lol. Of course the stock clutch can handle the normal power of a 2nd gear pull, they would never put it in the car if it couldn't. The only time I ever smell clutch is if I launch which is almost never.

 

yeah it wouldn't make sense for mitsu to put in a clutch that cannot handle stock power. If they did then a LOT of other owners would be complaining of the same problem.

 

I only smell clutch when I launch....or if i've been in stop and go traffic for like 2 hours... that doesn't sound right. Do you know how to properly drive a standard car?

 

Well, my clutch is at 35K miles so far.

 

I got 52k on my stock clutch and i have 380 ft/lbs to the wheels. It holds just fine. You might be riding your clutch for a second too long on your 1-2 shift.

 

yeah i've only smelt it on launches...but you gotta be fast and smooth when shifting the evos there so damn notchy

 

Stock clutches are ok depending on driving style. I gotta admit i've ridden on the clutch a couple times and now I need a new clutch. Some guys can go race their car, beat on it, daily drive it and their clutches seem to last forever. Again its all about driving style.

 

well when I bought my evo it slipped just a bit but I really toasted it being stupid in trafic....

Since my new clutch never smelled clutch except for when the dam tire shop changed my tires and came from the back of the store till the front like 20 ft... dam dumbasses....( I got on em about though)

 

Stock clutches can handle a decent amount of power (400 WHP) if you are nice to it. The stock clutch can also burn completely up with stock power levels. It is all about how it is used. I have 27K on my original clutch with launches. To date, ZERO slippage.

I'll go either ACT or Exedy Twin for replacement but for right now, I'm fairly impressed with the stocker.

 

I have to admit that I did ride my clutch a little bit longer than I should. I mean, when I drive normally, it's fine. But thanks for all your help!

 

Watch that between shifts you remove your foot completely from the pedal and don't let it rest on the pedal waiting for your next shift. I see people do it all the time and they didn't even notice. Maybe

 

^ i noticed that too.. don't allow full disengagemnt and burns.

 

Well... I don't do that. From first gear to second gear, I go to about 4 or 5K rpm and then shift.

 

is your clutch slipping?