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post Aug 11, 2008 - 5:51 PM
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I'm trying to decide on which clutch to get - now we have a ST185 - but all 2nd & 3rd gen 3SGTE's use the same clutch whether they are SW20's ST185's or ST205's.

So, I'm looking at an Exedy Hyper Single here: http://www.exedyusa.com/corp/TH02SD

the car is slightly modified - currently have a CT27 running 10-12-14psi (depending on weather) + supporting mods.
i will be upgrading to a ST205 tranny & want to change the clutch while i am there to something that isn't as heavy as the stock or whatever one that is in there now.

i am planning on going to a KO SB GT3071R kit in a year or 2 so i want something that will be able to hold the torque possibly close to 300awtq.
i want the clutch to be as comfortable as possible, sprung & good quality --> not like a Spec Stage III which throws its cookies.

i've asked on alltrac.net but i was curious what all the 3SGTE guys & gals are running in their 6gc's here & how you like whatcha got smile.gif

thanks! smile.gif


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'87 AW11 MR2 "Super R2" 4AG-ZE swapped Stage 1 Complete
'90 ST185 Celica All-Trac 3S-GTE "Vadar" Turbo AWD Sith Stage 2 in the works
'99 SXV20 Camry 5S-FE "Darth Maul" TRD Grocery Getter powah coming soon
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post Aug 11, 2008 - 5:59 PM
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I've owned numerous ACT clutches and I can say they have never done me wrong - no matter what car or the abuse. I usually just end up changing them out due to time and not because they are inoperable. I'll probably stick with ACT for life because of that. Check out my build thread for evidence - that old ACT evidently stood up to some serious pounding for a very long time. First pic on the page [about halfway down]:
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=54764&hl=

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post Aug 11, 2008 - 6:19 PM
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ACT FO LIFE!!!!!

spec = mehhh

exedy= wears out too quick IMO
post Aug 11, 2008 - 6:22 PM
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Any 6puck clutch will be perfect.


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post Aug 11, 2008 - 6:37 PM
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What's the difference between the 4 puck and 6 puck clutch? I went with the 4puck competition clutch set-up with my s54 tranny and loved it. Now I have an e153 lsd tranny ready to be installed still waiting for an ACT clutch disc now. The ACT i ordered is also a 4 puck clutch disc. I was just wondering?


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94 Celica st black DD (bad weather beater)- totaled deer
95 Celica gt silver- chassis sold
88 Celica All-Trac (Burned to a crisp)
94 Celica gt white (sold)

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post Aug 11, 2008 - 8:29 PM
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clutch master full faced kevlar/carbon composite. sprung. held the power great and drove like an everyday car.

going act 6 puck this time, because i plan on more violent launches.


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post Aug 11, 2008 - 9:08 PM
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I have the centerforce stage one clutch..it has the exedy disk on one side and the duel friction on the other side...This is pn my 5sfte im not sure if they make it for the 3sgte but it has held up great at 240 whp and 272 torque and I have never felt a softer clutch i love it I dont no the life span but so far its been amazing.


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post Aug 15, 2008 - 8:50 PM
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i'm still a couple of months away from pulling the motor/tranny but it's always good to reasearch & get opinions before making a purchase on parts - so thanks for all the help & suggestions everyone smile.gif


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'90 ST185 Celica All-Trac 3S-GTE "Vadar" Turbo AWD Sith Stage 2 in the works
'99 SXV20 Camry 5S-FE "Darth Maul" TRD Grocery Getter powah coming soon
post Aug 15, 2008 - 9:35 PM
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ive got comp stage 2.5 kevlar faced


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post Aug 16, 2008 - 10:07 AM
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QUOTE (darthripley @ Aug 11, 2008 - 11:51 PM) *
I'm trying to decide on which clutch to get - now we have a ST185 - but all 2nd & 3rd gen 3SGTE's use the same clutch whether they are SW20's ST185's or ST205's.

So, I'm looking at an Exedy Hyper Single here: http://www.exedyusa.com/corp/TH02SD

the car is slightly modified - currently have a CT27 running 10-12-14psi (depending on weather) + supporting mods.
i will be upgrading to a ST205 tranny & want to change the clutch while i am there to something that isn't as heavy as the stock or whatever one that is in there now.

i am planning on going to a KO SB GT3071R kit in a year or 2 so i want something that will be able to hold the torque possibly close to 300awtq.
i want the clutch to be as comfortable as possible, sprung & good quality --> not like a Spec Stage III which throws its cookies.

i've asked on alltrac.net but i was curious what all the 3SGTE guys & gals are running in their 6gc's here & how you like whatcha got smile.gif

thanks! smile.gif


We run Competition Clutch in just about everything. For 300awtq you could get away with a stage 2, but my personal favorite is the stage 4, which is the same price as the stage 2. I have these for $379.

-Doc


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post Aug 16, 2008 - 12:47 PM
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QUOTE (Dr_Tweak @ Aug 16, 2008 - 11:07 AM) *
QUOTE (darthripley @ Aug 11, 2008 - 11:51 PM) *
I'm trying to decide on which clutch to get - now we have a ST185 - but all 2nd & 3rd gen 3SGTE's use the same clutch whether they are SW20's ST185's or ST205's.

So, I'm looking at an Exedy Hyper Single here: http://www.exedyusa.com/corp/TH02SD

the car is slightly modified - currently have a CT27 running 10-12-14psi (depending on weather) + supporting mods.
i will be upgrading to a ST205 tranny & want to change the clutch while i am there to something that isn't as heavy as the stock or whatever one that is in there now.

i am planning on going to a KO SB GT3071R kit in a year or 2 so i want something that will be able to hold the torque possibly close to 300awtq.
i want the clutch to be as comfortable as possible, sprung & good quality --> not like a Spec Stage III which throws its cookies.

i've asked on alltrac.net but i was curious what all the 3SGTE guys & gals are running in their 6gc's here & how you like whatcha got smile.gif

thanks! smile.gif


We run Competition Clutch in just about everything. For 300awtq you could get away with a stage 2, but my personal favorite is the stage 4, which is the same price as the stage 2. I have these for $379.

-Doc


damn! doc! i wish i knew that!! i got teh stage 2! i dont know if its in yet though...


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QUOTE (Galcobar @ Oct 15, 2008 - 2:44 AM) *
You want power but have no money. That's a problem.

Cheap. Reliable. Fast. Pick two.
post Aug 16, 2008 - 12:53 PM
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You should be fine with the stage 2 Matt smile.gif

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post Aug 16, 2008 - 4:01 PM
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Doc's hybrid Spec 2 has been working flawlessly for us since 06.


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post Aug 16, 2008 - 4:38 PM
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TRD 3 puck clutch disc and TRD cover works well no complaints from me and hey it's kind of genuine wink.gif


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post Aug 16, 2008 - 5:50 PM
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NPC brass button 5 puck clutch and modified preasure plate.
its good for 350kw atw, which is a damm site more then i have lol.
no complaints here its a top clutch.

if you have never used a button clutch be wary, they take a bit of gettin used to.


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post Aug 16, 2008 - 11:24 PM
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QUOTE (Fastbird @ Aug 16, 2008 - 10:01 PM) *
Doc's hybrid Spec 2 has been working flawlessly for us since 06.


Yours was one of the good ones, I blew up three spec clutches after yours and never used them again. I've never had a problem with Competition Clutch which is what we run on everything now smile.gif

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post Aug 18, 2008 - 9:00 AM
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Get a 4 or 6 pucks, they old more power and are better if you race / drag.

Also, try to not buy a sprung center since most of the time, when it breaks, its due to a spring that ****ed, and that is what you do not want to happened...

We installed a 4 puck solid center in a civic which went to the drag strip twice a week and the clutch lasted for 3 years after what it went for another year in another civic... and then broke


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post Aug 18, 2008 - 1:02 PM
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If you want a drivable every day car, I`d go for either a clutchmaster FX300 or RPS ProStreet rated to 450ft/llbs torque...organic clutches that are drivable and mare than capable of handling many launches.
post Aug 19, 2008 - 10:00 AM
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i used to be a big ACT fan untill a few years ago, i had their 6 puck in my race celica and it came apart and destroyed the tranny. now im sponsored by Southbend clutch. i have their 6 puck sprung clutch in my Supra, Celica, and All-Trac. all i can say is i ****ing love them. im making over 600 HP in the celica and Supra and the clutch is holding just fine. talk to Andy in the import sector. www.southbendclutch.com tell him i sent you


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post Aug 19, 2008 - 11:16 AM
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OK well, realistically Vadar won't be 600 AWHP anytime soon - I think a nice ACT will do her just fine wink.gif


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post Aug 19, 2008 - 12:48 PM
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Does anyone have any feedback on Bully Clutches? A few of my friends are running them, one in particular has about 300 whp on a stage 3 6-puck sprung disc with matching pressure plate, daily driven and loves it to bits. I was thinking of a similar setup for my own car.


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post Aug 19, 2008 - 3:16 PM
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I got mine through special order with ACT. It is a 6-Puck Sprung Hybrid clutch. This allows the GT transmission to mate with the ST205 3sgte.

6236216 - ACT 6-Puck Disc - $180.00
T023 - ACT Heavy Duty Pressure Plate - $256.00

Works great.
post Aug 19, 2008 - 4:36 PM
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QUOTE (DEATH @ Aug 19, 2008 - 12:16 PM) *
OK well, realistically Vadar won't be 600 AWHP anytime soon - I think a nice ACT will do her just fine wink.gif


oh exactly, Vadar probably won't ever make 600awhp unless i hit the lottery or something like that tongue.gif

i have heard good things about southbend clutches, i'm going to look into that, thanks smaay.


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'90 ST185 Celica All-Trac 3S-GTE "Vadar" Turbo AWD Sith Stage 2 in the works
'99 SXV20 Camry 5S-FE "Darth Maul" TRD Grocery Getter powah coming soon
post Aug 19, 2008 - 4:51 PM
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i wasnt implying 600HP i was just stating the quality and excellent customer service of southbend. they have street applications also


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post Aug 19, 2008 - 6:29 PM
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i'm using a HKS Triple plate with HKS solid flywheel to tame 680bhp


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post Aug 29, 2008 - 2:37 PM
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I got a competition clutch stage 4 sprung 6-puck with a lightweight flywheel.....it took some getting used to but now it feels great to drive.....it can handle power and it isn't overly difficult for a daily driver


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post Aug 29, 2008 - 3:51 PM
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What 4 puck ftw. It drives just like regular. Doc Tweak said that he uses that clutch for all his cars.


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94 Celica st black DD (bad weather beater)- totaled deer
95 Celica gt silver- chassis sold
88 Celica All-Trac (Burned to a crisp)
94 Celica gt white (sold)

In need of a rust free chassis!!!!
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QUOTE (bccentaur3 @ Aug 29, 2008 - 9:51 PM) *
What 4 puck ftw. It drives just like regular. Doc Tweak said that he uses that clutch for all his cars.


Stage 4 (6-puck), not 4-puck smile.gif

The 4-puck is a stage 5... that would be a little to harsh for the street I think smile.gif

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post Aug 29, 2008 - 8:44 PM
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Dang, I just realized that. But you did end up sending me a stage 5 then. I love the 4 puck though. Not harsh at all or me.


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94 Celica st black DD (bad weather beater)- totaled deer
95 Celica gt silver- chassis sold
88 Celica All-Trac (Burned to a crisp)
94 Celica gt white (sold)

In need of a rust free chassis!!!!
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Im running an ACT Heavy Duty Pressure Plate w 6-Pad Rigid Disc along with ACT ProLite 10Lb Flywheel, It Is simply AMAZING, It Can Hold The 300bhp Just Fine of My 2nd Gen 3SGTE
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QUOTE (salman2510 @ Dec 6, 2010 - 7:43 AM) *
Im running an ACT Heavy Duty Pressure Plate w 6-Pad Rigid Disc along with ACT ProLite 10Lb Flywheel, It Is simply AMAZING, It Can Hold The 300bhp Just Fine of My 2nd Gen 3SGTE


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