i went to clutch masters website and they have a stage 5 clutch for a mirage 1998-2002 1.8 and its like 368.28 and pjal said that it will fit the lancer. should i get this or should i wait for something to come out for the lancer?

 

any input would be highly appreciated

 

I guess if you're deadset on it... but, I hardly think that the Lancer's HP constitutes upgrading that high. I think that it would be more cost efficient simply to get a heavier duty clutch pad as opposed to really going nuts with the upgrade. But, hey, it's your green.

Just thought you were asking for advice/opinions.

 

cuz the stage 5 is cheaper then stage 2-4 hahaha which is kind of weird, but i think it is cuz 5 isnt street legal and 2-4 is. im not really sure

 

That clutch is going to be like a light switch. I'm guessing
that a stage 5 will have like a three puk preasure plate.
Its going to be real grabby, either on or off.

 

That's all well and good, but, I hardly think the Lancer is moving anywhere close to the amount of power that would necessitate that kind of upgrade. I mean, a heavier duty clutch pad would be about 80-90, and would be a decent upgrade, without going over the top. My personal plan.

 

but im planning on getting a turbo, so i guess its good then, and im sure the clutch itself will make my acceleration a little better.

 

I still think it's overkill. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it.

 

yeah i do too... but if i want to make this econobox a full race car, id have one less thing to change.

 

I'd really wait until you really needed it. I mean, who knows? You might want to some how change out your tranny if you get to a certain HP point. Really, you might need to, depending on the HP rating for this tranny, and how much HP you get up to. Then the clutch would be useless.

 

Upgrading the clutch while not necessary until you're putting down substantially more power to the crank, might simply be useful in being able to launch at higher RPM's giving you a pretty good advantage granted the Lancer's torque rating off the line. Something to think about. The only problem with upgrading clutches is that it's usually going to involve replacing the pressure plate as well which will probably get rid of the Lancer's "light" clutch feeling.

 

What is the stock lancer's pressure plate force?

 

Go to our site guys, we have clutches now!

ROAD/RACE
http://www.roadracemotorsports.com/

 

As for the pressure rate, I'm not certain, but you might want to ask Rock. After all, Road///Race does have a higher performance clutch and pressure plate available for purchase on their site.

-Goon-Kun

 

BLAST!

Rock JUST BARELY beat me to it...lol

-Goon-Kun