KLZE clutch options

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KLZE clutch options

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Engine is on its way and just wondering which clutch would be the best choice to go along with the horsepower of the engine. And will a stock mx-3 flywheel hold up to the power also?
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Flywheel will need resurfaced but is fine. And you will need a Stage 1 ACT Clutch or Clutchmasters or similar.
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drewski606 wrote:will a stock mx-3 flywheel hold up to the power also?
The Mx-3 flywheel will no problem. As for the Mx-3clutch, nope, unless you take it really, really easy. Even an OEM Probe/Mx-6/626 clutch doesn't work well in the long run. Also stay away from those eBay special no-name cluthes. There'a farily recent thread on it, but basically, ACT, Clutchmaster, Centerforce, Exedy, Bully and probably a few others are the clutches that will do the job reliably
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1992 Mazda Mx-3 GSR - 2.5L KLZE : Award Winning Show Car & Race Car ['02-'09] (Retired)
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2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
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Nd4SpdSe wrote:
drewski606 wrote:will a stock mx-3 flywheel hold up to the power also?
No, unless you take it really, really easy. Even an OEM Probe/Mx-6/626 clutch doesn't work well in the long run. Also stay away from those eBay special no-name cluthes. There'a farily recent thread on it, but basically, ACT, Clutchmaster, Centerforce, Exedy, Bully and probably a few others are the clutches that will do the job reliably
The flywheel isnt ok to reuse and wont hold up to the power?? :shrug:

You will deffinatly need at least a Stage 1 clutch from any of the companys Nd4SpdSe listed and deffinatly stay away from the eBay clutches.
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okay thanks alot guys, you've been great help.
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actually would it be possible to link a clutch and flywheel to me?
even if its in one package together as long as it will get the job done lol.
thanks :)
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surely you're talking about clutches Nd4SpdSe? :?

I've never heard of anyone having trouble using their k8 flywheel. Infact many probe/mx6 owners buy our 16lb flywheel as a lightened upgrade to the KL 21lb flywheel. You will need it resurfaced (skimmed flat) as you would/should everytime you clutch change.

My SPEC clutch seems decent so far too. I think I bought from http://www.clutchcityonline.com/, but that was the best for me being in the UK with international shipping.
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Ya, sorry, I meant clutches...flywheel no problem at all. It's actually common for Probe/Mx-6 owners to switch to the lighter Mx-3 clutch. My bad, sorry :oops:
1992 Mazda Mx-3 GSR - 2.5L KLZE : Award Winning Show Car & Race Car ['02-'09] (Retired)
2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
2001 Nissan Frontier SE - The Frontrailer : Expedition/Off-Road Trailer Project
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Nd4SpdSe wrote:Ya, sorry, I meant clutches...flywheel no problem at all. It's actually common for Probe/Mx-6 owners to switch to the lighter Mx-3 FLYWHEEL. My bad, sorry :oops:
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:lol: Saying nothing... :D
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Holy Bass Ackwards Batman! I guess I really shouldn't post on here with only 3 hours of sleep, lol.
1992 Mazda Mx-3 GSR - 2.5L KLZE : Award Winning Show Car & Race Car ['02-'09] (Retired)
2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
2001 Nissan Frontier SE - The Frontrailer : Expedition/Off-Road Trailer Project
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