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ACT clutch installed
We just installed the ACT clutch in our EVO X. As we expected the quality of the clutch is 2nd to none. The pedal feel is very similar to the EVO VIII/IX clutch. Engagement feels very smooth and it shifts great at high RPM, no lift shifting is not a problem. We would like to thank Daryl and Dirk from ACT for getting us the clutch so quickly.
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We just installed the ACT clutch in our EVO X. As we expected the quality of the clutch is 2nd to none. The pedal feel is very similar to the EVO VIII/IX clutch. Engagement feels very smooth and it shifts great at high RPM, no lift shifting is not a problem. We would like to thank Daryl and Dirk from ACT for getting us the clutch so quickly.
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I believe that Daryl from ACT said that the torque capacity was 512 lb ft, so...plenty. Keith, did you guys also install a stainless clutch line or possibly remove the restrictor pill from the slave cylinder? Thanks.
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We removed the restrictor in the slave cylinder but kept the stock clutch line. The clutch job in the X is similar to the VIII/IX. There are a lot more brackets/shields that have to be removed so its a bit more of a PITA. Not sure the exact rating on the clutch I have. I believe its the HD. I'm sure Daryl can chime in and give exact specs.
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We removed the restrictor in the slave cylinder but kept the stock clutch line. The clutch job in the X is similar to the VIII/IX. There are a lot more brackets/shields that have to be removed so its a bit more of a PITA. Not sure the exact rating on the clutch I have. I believe its the HD. I'm sure Daryl can chime in and give exact specs.
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I guess I will have to do it myself then....I assume it's on the end of the slave cylinder right?
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We just installed the ACT clutch in our EVO X. As we expected the quality of the clutch is 2nd to none. The pedal feel is very similar to the EVO VIII/IX clutch. Engagement feels very smooth and it shifts great at high RPM, no lift shifting is not a problem. We would like to thank Daryl and Dirk from ACT for getting us the clutch so quickly.
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how long did it take to swap out the clutch? as im looking to do this
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I can't wait to install this clutch in my X as it needs it worse than the old cars. I have had the standard HD pressure plate and street disc in my VIII for 28,000 miles with 200 drag launches...leaving the line with 125+hp shots of nitrous, plus all my auto x starts for the season. I left the restrictor pill in and the stock line and I've never had an issue, and I favor leaving the restrictor in. Leaving the line with 500lbs of tq has to be hell on my trans and case, and I think the restrictor being there plays a part in the reason I haven't ever hurt anything. I recently dynoed 515whp and 525wtq on a 175 shot and straight 93 octane and the clutch has never slipped.
All my friends tell me to get the twin discs...and yeah they shift much better. I can't shift my ACT at WOT...but I'm also not replacing trannies and transfer cases like they are with 150 less hp.
All my friends tell me to get the twin discs...and yeah they shift much better. I can't shift my ACT at WOT...but I'm also not replacing trannies and transfer cases like they are with 150 less hp.
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We didn't take pics of the install. The restrictor is in the slave cylinder, just like on the VIII and IX. The engagement point of the clutch is pretty close to stock. I normally adjust the ACT's to grab higher but the engagement point of mine feels perfect right now.
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It's a shame the CDV (pill) wasn't removed prior to the replacement, I would of loved to hear your feedback on the difference the removal of the CDV made to clutch pedal feel/engagement.
I guess I will have to do it myself then....I assume it's on the end of the slave cylinder right?
James
I guess I will have to do it myself then....I assume it's on the end of the slave cylinder right?
James
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If you launch the car without the restrictor pill in place, is it really rough feeling? My old STi launched like a champ, but had a more durable tranny config than the EVO, and I don't think that it had a restrictor pill in it.
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We didn't take pics of the install. The restrictor is in the slave cylinder, just like on the VIII and IX. The engagement point of the clutch is pretty close to stock. I normally adjust the ACT's to grab higher but the engagement point of mine feels perfect right now.
Keith
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