Clutch advice - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Pinoy_FRS · 04-02-2018, 11:58 AM

Hey fellas,

So recently my TOB has been starting to fail on me so instead of just replacing that alone I might as well replace the whole clutch while I'm there (85k miles). My car is my DD and as of now I am not planning to go boost. I do like my spirited drives along with having a little fun in an open parking lot.

The clutch I was looking at was the Exedy OEM Kit #FJK1005 along with their lightweight flywheel #TF02. A different alternative I was looking at was the ACT clutch kit with the lightweight flywheel #SB8-HDSS. Both seemed fairly reasonable for me since I don't expect to be making that much power but at the same time have the car a tiny bit rev happy. I do like the feel of a little stiffer clutch with a tiny bit more bite.

So my question is which of these kits would you guys recommend? Both have a similar price range and from what I've read both companies have great credit when it comes to clutches. As of now I am just looking at these two but I am open to other suggestions as long as it's within my budget
~$500-$800

Thanks guys!

weederr33 · 04-02-2018, 12:18 PM

Exedy is pretty good quality. I had the Southbend Clutch Stage 2 (which was basically a tweaked Exedy) and it was a great kit. I didn't do the fly wheel, though.

humfrz · 04-02-2018, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinoy_FRS

Hey fellas,

So recently my TOB has been starting to fail on me so instead of just replacing that alone I might as well replace the whole clutch while I'm there (85k miles). My car is my DD and as of now I am not planning to go boost. I do like my spirited drives along with having a little fun in an open parking lot.

The clutch I was looking at was the Exedy OEM Kit #FJK1005 along with their lightweight flywheel #TF02. A different alternative I was looking at was the ACT clutch kit with the lightweight flywheel #SB8-HDSS. Both seemed fairly reasonable for me since I don't expect to be making that much power but at the same time have the car a tiny bit rev happy. I do like the feel of a little stiffer clutch with a tiny bit more bite.

So my question is which of these kits would you guys recommend? Both have a similar price range and from what I've read both companies have great credit when it comes to clutches. As of now I am just looking at these two but I am open to other suggestions as long as it's within my budget
~$500-$800

Thanks guys!

I'd suggest you just go with OEM.

humfrz

JimmyMac · 04-02-2018, 01:08 PM

OEM as well. Once you go with stronger clutches, you'll also need to upgrade the clutch fork as they are known to break due to the increased pressures. If you want it to feel stiffer, you can do the clutch slave cylinder swap posted here.

Pinoy_FRS · 04-02-2018, 01:16 PM

Thanks guys! Appreciate the advice!

Pinoy_FRS · 04-02-2018, 01:41 PM

Now is it really worth getting the lightweight flywheel?

weederr33 · 04-02-2018, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinoy_FRS

Now is it really worth getting the lightweight flywheel?

Nope!

Sapphireho · 04-02-2018, 01:49 PM

I had an ACT. It would hang up on me, and the lightened flywheel is not what you want for a DD. It would shutter all the time.

I went back to stock flywheel with a South Bend stage 2 daily and now much better.

humfrz · 04-02-2018, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinoy_FRS

Now is it really worth getting the lightweight flywheel?

For a DD, I'd stick with the stock flywheel ...... it's already light enough .....

humfrz

Sportsguy83 · 04-02-2018, 01:53 PM

For a daily, non boosted, go with OEM or Southbend that allows you to keep OEM FW. The lgihter FW will not be pleasant for a DD, specially when you're not making any crazy power.

EndlessAzure · 04-03-2018, 01:12 AM

I installed the ACT SB7-HDSS (Full face street /w streetlight flywheel). Definitely daily-able, but not without consequences.

I enjoy driving, and I track the car. I don't mind the additional noise and inconveniences of a lightweight flywheel. The response is great, but does take practice and changing some of your city driving habits.

If you do go with an OE replacement type kit, I would recommend picking up and using the 2017 TOB from the dealer.

dhuang · 04-03-2018, 03:42 AM

When my TOB was on the verge of dying, I too had the ACT SB7-HDSS w/ the Velox billet clutch fork professionally installed on my previous FR-S... It started failing ~6-7k miles in (locked me out of gears, etc).

I appreciated the responsiveness of the lighter FW, but ACT quality control had more to be desired in my particular case.

I would stick to OEM.

Captain Snooze · 04-03-2018, 06:09 AM

And while you're at it get the Velox fork and pivot.

Irace86.2.0 · 04-03-2018, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhuang

When my TOB was on the verge of dying, I too had the ACT SB7-HDSS w/ the Velox billet clutch fork professionally installed on my previous FR-S... It started failing ~6-7k miles in (locked me out of gears, etc).

I appreciated the responsiveness of the lighter FW, but ACT quality control had more to be desired in my particular case.

I would stick to OEM.

Did you try adjusting your clutch pedal height to see if that fixed the problem?
———————-

To the OP:

If you have no plan to have more power then OEM. If you want a bump up in power support then do the Exedy Stage 1, but get the forged billet fork. Don’t ever get a LWFW for a DD.

04-02-2018, 11:58 AM	#1
Pinoy_FRS Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Drives: Ultramarine Location: 845 Posts: 46 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Clutch advice Hey fellas, So recently my TOB has been starting to fail on me so instead of just replacing that alone I might as well replace the whole clutch while I'm there (85k miles). My car is my DD and as of now I am not planning to go boost. I do like my spirited drives along with having a little fun in an open parking lot. The clutch I was looking at was the Exedy OEM Kit #FJK1005 along with their lightweight flywheel #TF02. A different alternative I was looking at was the ACT clutch kit with the lightweight flywheel #SB8-HDSS. Both seemed fairly reasonable for me since I don't expect to be making that much power but at the same time have the car a tiny bit rev happy. I do like the feel of a little stiffer clutch with a tiny bit more bite. So my question is which of these kits would you guys recommend? Both have a similar price range and from what I've read both companies have great credit when it comes to clutches. As of now I am just looking at these two but I am open to other suggestions as long as it's within my budget ~$500-$800 Thanks guys!

04-02-2018, 12:18 PM	#2
weederr33 Airborne at your service Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: '17 BRZ Series.Yellow Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 6,326 Thanks: 4,529 Thanked 5,587 Times in 2,929 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Exedy is pretty good quality. I had the Southbend Clutch Stage 2 (which was basically a tweaked Exedy) and it was a great kit. I didn't do the fly wheel, though. __________________ Series.Yellowbird - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122135 MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, CPT

04-03-2018, 03:42 AM	#12
dhuang Cannonball Record Guy Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Series.Yellow, 4C, Fit Location: Houston / Atlanta Posts: 493 Thanks: 480 Thanked 429 Times in 223 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	When my TOB was on the verge of dying, I too had the ACT SB7-HDSS w/ the Velox billet clutch fork professionally installed on my previous FR-S... It started failing ~6-7k miles in (locked me out of gears, etc). I appreciated the responsiveness of the lighter FW, but ACT quality control had more to be desired in my particular case. I would stick to OEM. __________________ 2017 Series.Yellow 2013 Whiteout VINwiki - Changing Automotive History

04-03-2018, 06:09 AM	#13
Captain Snooze Because compromise ® Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Red Herring Location: australia Posts: 7,723 Thanks: 3,993 Thanked 9,346 Times in 4,127 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	And while you're at it get the Velox fork and pivot. __________________ My car is completely stock except for all the mods.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Need to buy a clutch tomorrow, OEM or Stage 1, any advice on where to go?	YouShallKnow	Southern California	10	12-22-2014 01:31 AM
Special Deals on Clutch Masters Clutch & Flywheel Combo!	KronosPerformance	Transmission and Driveline	15	08-25-2012 12:22 PM
Clutch Masters Clutch and Flywheel Kits for FR-S and BRZ available at Redline360	Redline360	Transmission and Driveline	2	07-30-2012 10:01 AM
Clutch Masters Clutch Kits \| Island Import Performance	IslandImportPerformance	Transmission and Driveline	1	07-20-2012 12:06 PM

04-02-2018, 01:08 PM	#4
JimmyMac Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2016 Miata Club Location: NC Posts: 785 Thanks: 183 Thanked 258 Times in 171 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	OEM as well. Once you go with stronger clutches, you'll also need to upgrade the clutch fork as they are known to break due to the increased pressures. If you want it to feel stiffer, you can do the clutch slave cylinder swap posted here.

04-02-2018, 01:16 PM	#5
Pinoy_FRS Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Drives: Ultramarine Location: 845 Posts: 46 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks guys! Appreciate the advice!

04-02-2018, 01:41 PM	#6
Pinoy_FRS Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Drives: Ultramarine Location: 845 Posts: 46 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Now is it really worth getting the lightweight flywheel?

04-02-2018, 01:49 PM	#8
Sapphireho ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: '15 ultramarine Location: Idaho Posts: 13,194 Thanks: 5,451 Thanked 18,240 Times in 8,609 Posts Mentioned: 155 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had an ACT. It would hang up on me, and the lightened flywheel is not what you want for a DD. It would shutter all the time. I went back to stock flywheel with a South Bend stage 2 daily and now much better.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password