what kind of clutch should i get

[mx3chom]

my clutch went out. i need to get a new one. i was looking at the ACT stage 4. has anyone heard of this clutch. what other ones are good. i need one that i can abuse!!!<P>thx<BR>dominic

[Stevech_2001]

centreforce dual friction is $500 cnd....you have to break it in for 500 miles and be easy on it until it's broken in then you can abuse the s--- outta it

[Swego]

I think Stage 4 is overkill unless you drag race all the time. And I think the pedal is going to be harder on a Stage 4 clutch (ask your dealer). I also have a ClutchMaster dual friction and there's plenty of grip for my 88hp. I paid 400$cnd for mine so shop around.

[maldo]

Centerforce DF can't take the torque of a motor like the B6T, snaps the weights off. ACT Z31-XT00 is what I just installed, no idea how it performs as I am in the process of rebuilding the motor.

[cjthor]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by maldo:<BR><STRONG>Centerforce DF can't take the torque of a motor like the B6T, snaps the weights off. ACT Z31-XT00 is what I just installed, no idea how it performs as I am in the process of rebuilding the motor.</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Here's that damn weight crap again...Four cylinder mx-3 centerforce clutches DO NOT use weights... But I can tell ya that my DF clutch has started to slip on me with a 75 shot of Nitrous. Just my two cents...

[mx3chom]

hey guys,<P>thanks alot for the help. i think i am going to bet the ACT ZP1-HDR6. check it out at <A HREF="http://www.advancedclutch.com" TARGET=_blank>ACT clutches</A> and tell me what u think.<P>thanks,<BR>dominic

[maldo]

You don't need the 6 puck clutch. IF anything go with the xtreme pressure plate and the street disc.

[mx3chom]

hey guys,<P>the 6 puck is the way to go for heavy street racing. i race all the time. i dont have a fast mx3, but i will beat stock hondas from my school! i called the ACT people and they told me that the street disc is basically the same as the factory one, so the next step available for my car is the 6 puck. so im ordering it tonight. i cant afford to burn up another, so im getting something good.<P>dominic

[maldo]

The 6 puck will have a harsh engagement. What year of RS do you own? If you have the '92-93, I would suggest getting the Z31-XT00 that is designed for the older 323 SOHC motor, it uses a street disc for easy engagement but has the xtreme PP, giving you the same power handling capabilities. At a later time if you need to upgrade, the 4 puck can be used to get you 350ft-lbs of torque capabilities. The solid disc of the 4 and 6 puck will be hard on your tranny. What kind of mods do you have to warrant such a beefy clutch? I am pushing the 200+whp mark and don't even require that.

[mx3chom]

i dont have alot of mods. but i know that ill burn up another if i get one close to factory one. i have a 95 RS. how will the 6 puck be hard on my tranny? i plan to get new engine for my 18th bd in september, so i thought ide get the good clutch. i dont understand how it would be bad for my stock tranny.<P>dominic

[mx3chom]

i dont have alot of mods. but i know that ill burn up another if i get one close to factory one. i have a 95 RS. how will the 6 puck be hard on my tranny? i plan to get new engine for my 18th bd in september, so i thought ide get the good clutch. i dont understand how it would be bad for my stock tranny.<P>dominic

[maldo]

The 6 puck is not a sprung hub which will give a really harsh engagement. This can cause problems for the tranny. The clutch that I bought has the same holding power but uses a street disc for easy engagement. There is no feathering the clutch with the 6 puck, engagement is instantaneous. This is great for an all out race car but not for a street/strip car (unless you have well over 250whp).

[mx3chom]

i know that there is no feathering the clutch. my friend has a 4 puck disc. i have driven his car. it is hard at first, but easy to get used to.