Hey guys, I think i'm gonna just end up gettin a new clutch cause i'm sick of it slippin all the time. Question is, Which clutch kit should i get, The CenterForce Dual Friction kit, or the Clutch Masters Stage 1 kit? I've heard both are good but what would you guys recommend? I like to drive and want something that grabs really good and strong when shifting.
Thanks alot,
Chris
*1986 Honda Accord Lx-i* 5-spd.
17" Konig Maxxum Cam 178's wrapped in 205/40/ZR17 Kumho Ecsta Supras, Eibach Sportlines, Tokico struts, 92-95 civic custom short ram air intake, Magnaflow streetseries exhaust, 20% tint all around, Red/Black taillights, painted calipers and drums, hyperwhite corner bulbs, blue interior lights, Racing pedals, Carbon fiber shift knob
get a stage 2... they are made with Kevlar so they last way longer
they have the same strength as a stage 1
Travis
www.cardomain.com/id/dxhatchback
Well i was readin around on other threads and read on another one that the stage 2 is pretty strong and that it fucked up someones transmission like a couple people i think. Will it fuck mine up b/c i sure as hell can't afford to replace that.
chris
*1986 Honda Accord Lx-i* 5-spd.
17" Konig Maxxum Cam 178's wrapped in 205/40/ZR17 Kumho Ecsta Supras, Eibach Sportlines, Tokico struts, 92-95 civic custom short ram air intake, Magnaflow streetseries exhaust, 20% tint all around, Red/Black taillights, painted calipers and drums, hyperwhite corner bulbs, blue interior lights, Racing pedals, Carbon fiber shift knob
i would go with center force
-T.C.
Originally posted by HostileJava
are you making fun of me because I think coroncho80 is hot?
neither, go with ACT
89 Silverstone Metallic LXi, custom Air Intake, DC Sports 4-2-1 header, A'PEXi N1 exhaust with 2.25" pipe, ACT clutch, Xenon body kit
3geez member since July 11, 2001
From what i have read about the centerforce clutches pertaining to our generation cars is that they suck. I have not heard one good comment about them but other applications were ok. I personally have used ACT and i think it was a stage one or two and i would buy it again just a stage above what i bought.
So a Stage 1 or 2 ACT? I've heard nothin but good about ACT so i might go in on it. I don't race alot but i like the feeling of a good strong clutch. So kevlar is the only difference between the Stage 1 and 2 right? It ain't gonna f*ck up my tranny will it bein to strong in all?
Thanks alot,
Chris
*1986 Honda Accord Lx-i* 5-spd.
17" Konig Maxxum Cam 178's wrapped in 205/40/ZR17 Kumho Ecsta Supras, Eibach Sportlines, Tokico struts, 92-95 civic custom short ram air intake, Magnaflow streetseries exhaust, 20% tint all around, Red/Black taillights, painted calipers and drums, hyperwhite corner bulbs, blue interior lights, Racing pedals, Carbon fiber shift knob
Im thinking mine is a stage one so i would get a stage 2 myself. Stage one is a tad bit better than stock for light mods but i think a stage 2 would be good for all the basic bolt ons.
i have read up un tese clutches many times...
Clutchmasters
FX100 (Stage I)
· High performance street system
· Holding capacity 70% over stock
· Heavy-Duty reinforced pressure plate
· Hi-Leverage™ pressure ring design
· Sprung hub/cushioned disc
· Steel backed organic friction material
FX200 (Stage II)
· Extra long life street system
· Holding capacity 70% over stock
· Heavy-Duty reinforced pressure plate
· Hi-Leverage™ pressure ring design
· Sprung hub/cushioned disc
· Steel backed Carbon Kevlar friction material
FX300 (Stage III)
· Heavy-duty street & racing system
· Holding capacity 110% over stock
· Heavy-Duty reinforced pressure plate
· Hi-Leverage™ pressure ring design
· Sprung hub/cushioned disc
· Steel backed Segmented Carbon/Kevlar
FX400 (Stage IV)
· Ultra heavy-duty street &racing system
· Holding capacity 170% over stock
· Heavy-Duty reinforced pressure plate
· Hi-Leverage™ pressure ring design
· Sprung hub/4-button
· Ceramic friction material
FX500 (Stage V)
· Custom built racing-only systems
· Holding capacity 200-400% over stock
· Built to your exact requirements
· High impact solid hub design
There you have it... so i like i said, stage one or two... defentetly not 3,4,5 unless u plan to add turbo, or +50 shot of NOS.
Travis
www.cardomain.com/id/dxhatchback
I had an ACT on my A20 and it was great. You'll never have the power with an A20 to mess it up. There's no need for a stage 2 clutch unless you like to brag about parts.
R.I.P. 1988 Honda Accord LX-i hatchback
staaaaaaaaay awaaaaaaaay from centerforce. (stock pressure plate , slightly better disc)
I've clutch masters I. Good grip, good feel. Heard too much bad things about centerforce.
to be honest I have heard nothing but bad from both center force and clutch master- to me your best bet would be the stage 2 from act- I found it for 270 shipped from landspeed racing- I called everywhere- if you want something to last- pay the extra hundred or so and go with the act
mods-4th gen extreme kit-3rd 3en kaminar sides,matrix short ram air, ADR 17" rims- ACT stage 2 clutch- NGK 8mm wires- Denso irridium plugs-accell 5.25 tv-dvd- 3 blaupunkt over drive 12's with clarion power amps-and kenwood exceleon components- soon to be dc sports header
get the 2... its the same clamp force as a 0ne... but it last alot longer... perfect for slipping it on the street and shit... not like racing where you rev it and dump... the stage 2 holds up...
Travis
www.cardomain.com/id/dxhatchback
i've got centerforce dual fric.. and it grabs very well..
just after the settleing period..it settled kinda wrong..so now my cyncro is out..
but other than that..its great
R.I.P Spoon Se-i 01/17/04
I had 3 centerforce clutches. The first one they warentied because it was only in the car for about 2 months after the break in period I took it to the track and blew it up. The rubber vibration dampners completly broke out of the disk. I upgraded to the dual friction nd it lasted for about 6 months and did the same thing but I was runnibg slicks on the car. I bought a clutchmasters With a srung hub and it actually had real springs insted of rubber pieces and I've had it in my car for 5 yrs. I took it out once when I blew up my diff. and replaced the clutch the presure plate was still good. Clutch was worn and ready to be replaced.
Clutchmasters is A++++ in my book...
Originally posted by BensAccordLxi
I had an ACT on my A20 and it was great. You'll never have the power with an A20 to mess it up. There's no need for a stage 2 clutch unless you like to brag about parts.
yes i have the same stage 1 ACT clutch. ive had it for 6 months and Wickedaccord had it for 4 before he sold it to me. this thing is bad ass. i can say that this clutch is great. i rip it everytime im in my car and it holds up like a champ. trannys still good. the only thing i am worried about is my failing moter mounts due to the kick ass grab this clutch creates. please by all means buy a stage 1 from ACT. spend the extra dough you wont be disappointed. you say youve heard nothing but good things from real owners. well lets weigh the differences.
ACT= all good things
Clutchmasters= mostly good things. but some bad.
Centerforce= do i even have to explain myself.
how can you go wrong with a ACT?
Last edited by socal3rdgen; 01-17-2003 at 09:01 PM.
ACT Stage 1, Short Ram Intake & 2.25 Dynomax custom catback w/4inch carbon fiber tip. Thats it for now.
Putting the paint back on after
SOMEONE STOLE MY PAINT!!!!!
man go with ACT.....I bought one a couple of months ago and the car has never felt better
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ya.. same with my centerforce...
so far my tranny is holding up well...and i can put it through alot of tough driving..and it still goes..
but ya..it's very torquey....and very grabby
R.I.P Spoon Se-i 01/17/04
Centerforce sucks try ACT I use exteme package works well.
i covered why the centerforce clutch fails so oftend in a post a while back. has to do with machining tolerance in the flywheel step edge for the pressure plate.
i dont need ot go there again/
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