Which clutch??

Adam fc · April 06, 2011, 11:18:41 AM

Hey, im after a new clutch for my fc t2 thats running around 270bhp.

Its currently got a ceramic metallic puck clutch which is pretty brutal on engagement but is starting to slip so needs replacing.

Id ideally be after an organic clutch but im worried that they wont support the power that the car is running.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ACT-STREET-CLUTCH-MAZDA-RX-7-FC3S-TURBO-87-91-Z65-HDSS-/260749805218?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cb5e646a2

Or should i man up and buy this-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ACT-Clutch-Kit-Mazda-RX7-FC3S-Heavy-Duty-6-Puck-Sprung-/370483512417?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item564289c461

I know i could buy a twin disc organic but that is way to much for my wallet at the moment! cheers Adam

Prof · April 06, 2011, 11:45:42 AM

I run the uprated Exedy Organic clutch and it can take my 300+ BHP no problem.

It doesn\'t live long if you\'re going to drift it or do a load of high RPM tail twisting launches on sticky tyres though...

It all depends on your application and whether you want a good everyday clutch that will allow some fun on occasions - I get about 2 years wear on a daily (12000 miles a year) driven car with some hooning activity thrown in - so you get you\'re monies worth.

I\'m looking at a Cabonetics clutch with Exedy cover plate for the next upgrade - see how that lasts compared - should still be quite streetable.

dthebuk · April 06, 2011, 12:21:23 PM

Exceedy organize are really nice imo. Very nice for a daily. Drifted with it a bit but not alot with hassle. Can imagine it wouldn\'t last to long on a drifter

grinder · April 06, 2011, 01:32:17 PM

brutal on engagement .. it was more like a on/off switch

L18M · April 06, 2011, 03:09:12 PM

im running an exidy organic and seems good.
i have a orc carbon pro and exidy 6 puk both used if you need?

m1tch · April 06, 2011, 06:52:38 PM

I can\'t really comment as I have upgraded waaaay beyond that to an ORC 709 clutch lol

Amy G · April 07, 2011, 01:32:43 PM

I am running about 250bhp in my Fc and use a Exedy Stage two Paddle Kit Clutch for drifting.... Hasn\'t missed a beat and its been in the car for almost a year now, its also not too heavy and bites well
Hope this helps

Adam fc · April 08, 2011, 11:00:40 PM

Quote from: grinder;754353brutal on engagement .. it was more like a on/off switch

Any ideas as to what make the one thats in it is chap?

Im gona go with the puck clutch as for the moneys it offers good engagement and ive put up with the ceramic metallic one thats in there for over a year now and havent had any real difficulties with it. cheers!

Skifledanabit · April 12, 2011, 01:22:42 PM

Quick question on the back of the OP\'s, does anyone know what I would need for an EGi? The TII ones aren\'t the same are they?

Prof · April 12, 2011, 02:33:28 PM

Quote from: Skifledanabit;755568Quick question on the back of the OP\'s, does anyone know what I would need for an EGi? The TII ones aren\'t the same are they?

EGI gearbox input shaft has a different number of splines, so the friction disks are different, but I think the flywheel mountings are the same, so cover plates are interchangeable - but don\'t take my word for that...

Skifledanabit · April 13, 2011, 12:22:55 AM

does anywhere do organic/aftermarket for the EGi\'s then? MRP do a replacement, but I don\'t think its an uprated, and google is fruitless

Which clutch??

Amy G