my ACT clutch engaged really low when it was first installed about 1 1/2 yrs ago... now its really high but not slipping... when i let off the pedal and leave it in neutral i get a slight noise from my trans like its grinding or something is rattling around... any ideas?

 

The front input bearing is worn, and or the reverse idler gear and poss. loose spline on your Act clutch disc.

 

10 hours to change the clutch, that's crazy.

 

thanks ill check that out...


as far as labor i would never bring my car to the stealership for anything... local tuner shop is the way to go

 

I dont think you need a new one now either but thats a pretty good idea.. Buy it while you can and install it when you need to

 

If you're going to do so mods I say yes

 

Wait until it slips or something else goes wrong, or have it checked out. I know when mine was about to go it had no resistance to it, then it slipped.

 

Any suggestions which one is good for normal street use

 

Exedy stage 1 organic. It's what I got, it's easy peasy driving daily. Did you say you're stock? That clutch can handle up to 350hp 400lb trq i believe.. Other than that try a exedy twin if you have more ponies.

 

Yes, go with the stock clutch for street use. Less headache. There is nothing wrong bringing the Evo to a reputable dealer to have the repair done right. plus one year warranty versus who knows what. My friend just did a clutch on an Evo 8 less than 7hrs.

 

i paid $600 labor to change my clutch

 

Did anyone try F1 STAGE 2 CLUTCH? It's really cheap compared to others like Exedy. Only 300 with shipping for the whole kit which includes plate, disc, bearing and alignment tool.

 

Ok, welcome to the ownership of an Evo...NOTHING is CHEAP! Unless it is garbage. Clutch job should cost you about $600 from reputable tuner. Clutch/flywheel is going to run about $500 if your running stock to lightly modded. You don't want an Ebay clutch or any other part for that matter. Do your research via the search button and make an educated decision on which clutch to buy. You either want an Exedy or an ACT.

I agree with above poster...buy clutch now, find a tuner shop that is close and reputable, wait till its slipping and get it done.

 

+1 u get what u pay for, not sayin all cheap parts are crap, but something as important as ur clutch u shouldnt skimp out on... buy a good clutch! i have an ACT clutch, switchin to an Exedy Twin... the ACT street disc setup is a perfect clutch for ur HP unless u are looking to make 400whp or more