Need help choosing a clutch

[Igor]

Hey guys

My Gen 1 3 MPS has already 90,000kms on it and i am feeling that its time to change the clutch. I was looking into npc clutches (too pricey for me tho),spec and act. All of them have different stages depending how modified your car is so i cant decide which one would be the best clutch for my car. If you guys have any suggestions or another clutch brand that you think is better than the ones i listed please tell me,i am a noob with clutches and all that stuff

The car has following mods:

Fujita F5 CAI
Corksport TBE
CPE FMIC
Haltech piggyback (fitted and tuned by Allstars Tuning)
TurboXS bov
JB short shifter
Lovells Springs
Prosport boost gauge
Scangauge Dashhawk
HKS type-0 turbo timer


Thanks in advance

[luke 3mps]

I have a ACt street clutch kit holds 500nm, will give a review when i drive it ( tomorrow)

[jobo]

I would say get a new stock clutch as you are not really that heavily modified. The after market ones make all kinds of noises (rattles,clunks) are not that comfortable to drive. They sound like something is broken. The spec ones are like on/off and there's no smooth transition into gears.

[Igor]

Looking forward to read your review Luke ! What do you think about 4 puck sprung/unsprung and 6 puck sprung/unsprung act clutches?

As for the standard clutch,i feel that it doesnt really hold power at higher rpms. And i dont really mind the noises as long as the clutch works well.

Cheers

[Jeev]

Coming up on 135,000kms here and I've been looking at exactly the same thing...

ACT HD Street Clutch/Flywheel kits.
ACT MAZDASPEED 3 HD Clutch/Flywheel Kit, Street Disc Kit

Either that or getting something done by DCS:
Clutches - International supplier clutch kits, clutch parts, clutch plates, clutch cylinder.

[luke 3mps]

I stayed away from 4/6 puck clutchs as they are hard on teh drive train. Tricky to drive in traffic, the street clutch seemed teh best option. They hold 40% more than standard so that would do me, remebering its FWD so teh wheels will spin before the clutch lets go

[Igor]

I phoned DCS the other day,they quoted me around 1700 for the normal organic clutch and 1880 for the heavy duty organic clutch ( both include flywheel ). A bit too pricey for me

[zippymps3]

What about Exedy Clutches?

[Jeev]

I phoned DCS the other day,they quoted me around 1700 for the normal organic clutch and 1880 for the heavy duty organic clutch ( both include flywheel ). A bit too pricey for me

Have you asked Mazda what they charge for the stock item? Also, labour is going to be a killer

What about Exedy Clutches?

Exedy only make an OEM replacement clutch. No better versions.

[ribaree]

[QUOTE=Jeev;166284]Have you asked Mazda what they charge for the stock item? Also, labour is going to be a killer


I had mine replaced 10 months ago by Mazda and they charged me about $2500
The invoice was made up of $2000 materials and $500 labour. They had the car for 3 days
Cheers