ACT Clutch Kit - SEMA 2012 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 11-02-2012, 08:39 PM

Some great photos of the ACT Clutch kit available for the Scion FRS and Subaru BRZ.

All the info you need is in the photos.

kmbkk · 11-02-2012, 10:12 PM

Wow, $726 including the flywheel!

Tansey86 · 11-02-2012, 10:16 PM

270 ft lbs? Lol gonna need more than that.

Mechazawa · 11-02-2012, 11:15 PM

Will they offer a "racelite" or "tracklite" or whatever they call the lighter version of the cromo flywheel?

FreshFRS · 11-02-2012, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechazawa

Will they offer a "racelite" or "tracklite" or whatever they call the lighter version of the cromo flywheel?

A pro-lite is coming. a member is testing a 10.5lb fly right now search his thread. i woulda liked it to be about 9lbs personally but we get what we get

FreshFRS · 11-02-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Tansey86

270 ft lbs? Lol gonna need more than that.

this should handle all base turbo kits and superchargers... if more is needed exedy makes a twin plate.

Tansey86 · 11-02-2012, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FreshFRS

this should handle all base turbo kits and superchargers... if more is needed exedy makes a twin plate.

How much can twin late handle?

FreshFRS · 11-02-2012, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tansey86

How much can twin late handle?

well the proto-type accelerated performance is using is holding 400+ at the moment so i would think around that area anyways.

kmbkk · 11-03-2012, 12:40 AM

There are a few clutch options out there already to handle more torque...Spec & Competition off the top of my head. I also know Monster was working on a complete setup as well.

Wes B. · 11-03-2012, 10:46 AM

Waste of time. Thanks, but if I'm upgrading my stock clutch, I'm going with the Exedy Twin Plate.

OrbitalEllipses · 11-03-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Wes B.

Waste of time. Thanks, but if I'm upgrading my stock clutch, I'm going with the Exedy Twin Plate.

Half the price of an Exedy Twin Plate for not much more torque capacity...I'm not seeing the value here.

Chris_B · 11-08-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Half the price of an Exedy Twin Plate for not much more torque capacity...I'm not seeing the value here.

The ACT HD single here increases torque capacity 70%. And that is the entry level at the moment. To really "need" a twin, the engine will have to make well over 500 ft-lb, which is far beyond what the gearbox is going to handle for very long anyway.

I've driven this clutch and it is a HUGE improvement over the wimpy stock unit. Easier to drive and excess capacity for most mods. Revs quite a bit quicker as well. 99.9% will never need a twin in this car, so no need to suffer from slower shifting (syncros having to accelerate two discs vs. one) or pay more for no reason.

Chris

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 11-08-2012, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_B

The ACT HD single here increases torque capacity 70%. And that is the entry level at the moment. To really "need" a twin, the engine will have to make well over 500 ft-lb, which is far beyond what the gearbox is going to handle for very long anyway.

I've driven this clutch and it is a HUGE improvement over the wimpy stock unit. Easier to drive and excess capacity for most mods. Revs quite a bit quicker as well. 99.9% will never need a twin in this car, so no need to suffer from slower shifting (syncros having to accelerate two discs vs. one) or pay more for no reason.

Chris

Exactly.

A lot of people that buy twin plates do it just to say they have one.

This ACT clutch is PERFECT for most of the cars that will be modded and on the road. 270ftlbs of TQ holding power is more than enough. Remember that's TQ not horsepower. And if you are making over 270ft lbs of torque you obviously spent enough money to get there a twin or tripple won't be an issue for you.

( Stock TQ output is 125-130 typically, so you need to be at 340WHP to need more holding power )

On a budget, this is perfect.

Coheed · 11-08-2012, 10:43 PM

Hmmm, there are only two issues I see here. Both ACT clutches I've had in the past either shot the springs out, or didn't hold their rated capacity.

The price is actually pretty decent for the whole package.

Sigh. I hope this is one of those rare occasions that this clutch is underrated.

Anyone know the stock clutch size in mm diameter?

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Tansey86 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2003 Subaru Outback Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,318 Thanks: 154 Thanked 529 Times in 300 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	270 ft lbs? Lol gonna need more than that.

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Mechazawa Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: FR-S, 6MT, White Location: Hartford County, CT Posts: 63 Thanks: 6 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Will they offer a "racelite" or "tracklite" or whatever they call the lighter version of the cromo flywheel?

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kmbkk First 86 Driver Baby! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: FR-S, Flex Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,760 Thanks: 520 Thanked 525 Times in 356 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	There are a few clutch options out there already to handle more torque...Spec & Competition off the top of my head. I also know Monster was working on a complete setup as well.

11-03-2012, 10:46 AM	#10
Wes B. Automotive Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: United States Posts: 458 Thanks: 166 Thanked 125 Times in 87 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Waste of time. Thanks, but if I'm upgrading my stock clutch, I'm going with the Exedy Twin Plate.

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Coheed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: DGM BRZ Limited Location: Seattle Posts: 813 Thanks: 209 Thanked 225 Times in 157 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hmmm, there are only two issues I see here. Both ACT clutches I've had in the past either shot the springs out, or didn't hold their rated capacity. The price is actually pretty decent for the whole package. Sigh. I hope this is one of those rare occasions that this clutch is underrated. Anyone know the stock clutch size in mm diameter?

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