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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: John RX7 on June 24, 2011, 10:24:35 AM

Title: Single Turbo Clutch
Post by: John RX7 on June 24, 2011, 10:24:35 AM
Alright Fellas

having thoughts about going single turbo as my engine needs a rebuild and thought it would be alot easiar to do,What kind of clutch will i need Im aiming for about 400-450BHp, i have looked at this one as i do have a budget

http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/cheap/81416/mazda/helix-paddle-clutch-kits/7067-1620.html

your thoughts guys

john
Title: Single Turbo Clutch
Post by: Bobbit on June 24, 2011, 10:40:57 AM
Isnt that for an FC not an FD?
Title: Single Turbo Clutch
Post by: John RX7 on June 24, 2011, 11:08:05 AM
yes sorry I didnt see the years part,i do own a FD3S just to confirm
Title: Single Turbo Clutch
Post by: cyman on June 24, 2011, 11:11:46 AM
i use this kit and i know a few others do aswell.
 
http://www.rx7store.net/product_p/zx3-hdg6.htm
 
if you did get one dont buy it from the place ive linked it as they are not very reliable
Title: Single Turbo Clutch
Post by: John RX7 on June 24, 2011, 01:26:37 PM
not reliable on service or the item itself?
Title: Single Turbo Clutch
Post by: cyman on June 24, 2011, 04:30:40 PM
the store isnt reliable, del times can be v v long and they can be difficult to contact
Title: Single Turbo Clutch
Post by: bdarepat on June 24, 2011, 07:37:57 PM
I bought an ACT clutch from RX Store a couple of months ago and it arrived in about two weeks. The guy there (Jason) does seem to be overworked, but I must say I had no problems contacting him by phone or email. I would definitely use them again.
Title: Single Turbo Clutch
Post by: cyman on June 24, 2011, 07:55:50 PM
Quote from: bdarepat;771456I bought an ACT clutch from RX Store a couple of months ago and it arrived in about two weeks. The guy there (Jason) does seem to be overworked, but I must say I had no problems contacting him by phone or email. I would definitely use them again.

nice to hear a positive review for them for once. i had loads of problems myself and later discovered that many people on have had issues aswell. maybe things have improved now.  :chat
Title: Single Turbo Clutch
Post by: AtomicRex on June 24, 2011, 11:18:02 PM
I have a refurbished Exedy Twin Plate coming up for sale next week.

Flywheel is in excellent condition, we have skimmed the centre plate slightly, and it has brand new discs.  Looking for £600 for this.
Title: Single Turbo Clutch
Post by: Indian on June 25, 2011, 02:36:27 AM
Why dont you get a clutch from Pettit racing? Dont they have a uk branch over here now.

Get an ACT HD Clutch Sprung Street Disc.  Thats be more than fine for that HP.
Title: Single Turbo Clutch
Post by: StreetracerHCI on June 25, 2011, 10:43:36 AM
I think it\'s fine the EXEDY Stage 1 very good for torque and power increase that will be required and what is important to have a long life. :D
i have the exedy stock stage to 320HP
Title: Single Turbo Clutch
Post by: splinter53 on June 25, 2011, 10:45:51 AM
I\'m going single as my engine blew and it\'s all going in in the next few weeks an organic  single plate clutch will hold it alright and there only like 400 quid new.
Title: Single Turbo Clutch
Post by: cyman on June 25, 2011, 10:54:41 AM
if you ar after 400-450bhp a basic exedy stage 1 single plate ortganic clutch will not last long. my car was 400bhp running one of thos and chewed the clutch plate up in less than 10k miles.
 
for 400-450 you either need to go for something similar to the one i linked or you need to go for a multiplate setup like atomicrex is selling
Title: Single Turbo Clutch
Post by: Jit on June 25, 2011, 10:56:39 AM
Can\'t say I\'m a big fan of single plate paddle style clutches. They\'re horrid to drive. OS giken twin plate or exedy carbon twin plate all the way! Had an ACT on my panspeed fd and it was just grim all round and even after a couple of months it was tricky to pull away cleanly.
Title: Single Turbo Clutch
Post by: m1tch on June 26, 2011, 07:45:14 PM
ORC 709 twin plate FTW for me :)