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Old 10-10-2009, 11:50 AM
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Need to know what clutch I should get. Looking at about 500rwhp. I know people had problems with certain clutchs but cant remember what ones. Aluminum or steel flywheel? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Old 10-10-2009, 02:26 PM
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Old 10-10-2009, 04:32 PM
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PM or email me for pricing on the new Exedy USA Mach500 unit. (pricing NOT on our site) Paired with a billet steel flywheel, you will not have any of the harmonics from the aluminum units and the pedal feel is great with almost no first gear chatter! Seriously a bad *** system. Exedy is the choice for even Ford Racing now. And we have them cheaper than anyone.

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Old 10-10-2009, 07:35 PM
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I'm still happy with my spec stage 2 with their billet steel flywheel. It's supposed to be good to 599 ft lbs. I'd stick with the steel flywheel. My spec flywheel actually reduced some engine vibrations, not sure an aluminum will reduce vibrations.

I don't think any clutch manufacturers rate their products using rwhp and most use torque values.
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Old 10-11-2009, 10:54 AM
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Seems most here with Fi and aftermarket clutches have liked the Mcleod RST the most. Spec 2, Spec 3+, Centerforce DFX seem to be the most popular.

I had an RPS unit and liked it okay, no chatter and held good but the ppedal pressure sucked. My Mcleod unit is quiet, as light or lighter than stock pedal and can hold 800 hp.

Sactown has probably made 150-200 passes on his clutch and it works as well as the first day he put it in.
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Old 10-11-2009, 04:44 PM
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I just had a spec 3+ with the "low pedal requirement" put in my car along with my motor build and it's unbelievebly light. I'm still breaking it in so I can't comment on how it truely feels yet. Definately on/off right now, but for such a strong clutch with less that 100 miles on it, that's to be expected. I've also got their billet steel flywheel as well.
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Old 10-12-2009, 04:44 AM
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Thanks guys. I am getting a price for the exedy unit, but am leaning towards the Mcleod RST. Has anyone used the RXT model? Also how do I know if i need a 10 spline or a 26 spline?
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stock transmission input shaft
is 10 spline.
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Spec 3+ - IMHO only way to go......
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Originally Posted by Stkjock
Spec 3+ - IMHO only way to go......
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Like others say since i don't see it better to have more padding than none.
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