Favorite clutch? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Readytoxplod · 09-12-2015, 01:22 PM

Hey guys I am looking for a clutch to hold over 265lb ft, but want something close to "stock feeling," minimal noises, streetable, ect.

Seems like most guys prefer ACT 6 puck from my research, other swear by Clutch Masters (Fx 300), or Exedy Stage 2, and even Southbend Stage 3 endurance was recommended.

Here was a thread a few years back.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...t=29863&page=2

What are you all running and what are the preferences? Please post what you think with a poll and details, thanks!

Apoc · 09-12-2015, 01:38 PM

OS Giken GTS1CD. Feels very close to stock.

R2RO · 09-13-2015, 12:59 AM

I have a OS Giken TR2C, its has a pretty short engagement range(really sensitive) vs stock. Its overkill for the car though, no 1st gear lockout however.

Fastbrew · 09-13-2015, 02:07 AM

SB Stage 3 endurance with a Stage 2 flywheel. I love my setup. Follow the break in to the T. It's a long time but it is worth it. No chatter. No jerkiness. No trouble in stop and go or on hills. I am running 350HP (278 lb ft tq) now and it is a champ. I am a fan for life.

CSG Mike · 09-13-2015, 03:07 AM

ACT HD-SS.

Nice smooth engagement, slightly heavier pedal feel.

Calum · 09-13-2015, 07:59 AM

I've searched, I couldn't find the answer, will the FA20DIT clutch work in our cars?

zkv476 · 09-13-2015, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calum

I've searched, I couldn't find the answer, will the FA20DIT clutch work in our cars?

No, they use the same clutch as the previous WRX if I remember correctly. They will not fit ours. The discs may be similar or shared with certain other models especially for aftermarkets, but not the full clutch assemblies.

mrk1 · 09-13-2015, 09:49 AM

Action Stage 2 is a great choice and price. I have a south bend now and it's so so. Also when I last checked south bend had discontinued the clutchs for our cars

My south bend will come out this winter for a Action Stage 2

Alltezza · 09-13-2015, 12:04 PM

Were there not issues with the Excedy clutches in the past? Or have those issues been resolved now? The last time I read up on Excedy was a couple months ago.

wootwoot · 09-13-2015, 03:38 PM

I have an exedy stage two with 12lb fly wheel. I like it a lot.

clayrush · 09-13-2015, 04:17 PM

This was for my celica. It failed in under 20k and I was about 100 torque under it's limit.

My newer ACT-TC2-HDG6 may be over kill but it feels awesome and I can only burn my clutch if I am trying.

Readytoxplod · 09-14-2015, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alltezza

Were there not issues with the Excedy clutches in the past? Or have those issues been resolved now? The last time I read up on Excedy was a couple months ago.

Yeah people were having problems getting locked out of 1st, lots of chatter, and problems in general. Apparently they came out with a revised version that fixed these things a few months ago, (Exedy stage 2, 3 puck #15955) but it uses the stock flywheel, and a lightweight Exedy one is expensive so I am kinda iffy.
On another note I drove a twin with 305whp and an ACT 6 puck, pretty nice but basically an on off switch, a little chatter etc. Pedal feel was slightly more than stock which I liked, but the catch point was tricky. Felt similar to a 400hp evo with some aftermarket clutch I drove last year. Seems like people get good and bad ones but I know they are coming out with a revised Streetlite at the end of September that should make it easier to drive.
Anyone else? what about flywheels?

NW86 · 09-15-2015, 02:53 PM

Have competition clutch stage 4 with sprung 6 puck and lightweight flywheel. Clutch pedal is stiffer than stock. Catch point is a little tricky and there is a little chatter. Overall i like it.

GsxrMe · 09-15-2015, 09:12 PM

ACT SB7-XTSS after 500 miles disengages and engages like factory but with a stiff pedal. No chatter

View Poll Results: Favorite clutch?
ACT	35	38.46%
Exedy	28	30.77%
Southbend	13	14.29%
Clutch Masters	6	6.59%
Other (please specify)	9	9.89%
Voters: 91. You may not vote on this poll

09-12-2015, 01:38 PM	#2
Apoc Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Raven FR-S 6M Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 638 Thanks: 348 Thanked 375 Times in 232 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	OS Giken GTS1CD. Feels very close to stock. __________________ “The World is Flat” [\|\|•]=(86)=[•\|\|]

09-13-2015, 09:49 AM	#8
mrk1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Sterling BRZ Ltd Location: New England Posts: 1,702 Thanks: 403 Thanked 1,389 Times in 671 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Action Stage 2 is a great choice and price. I have a south bend now and it's so so. Also when I last checked south bend had discontinued the clutchs for our cars My south bend will come out this winter for a Action Stage 2 __________________ The Build Thread GT28RS - eBoost2 - 3.91 Final Drive - Supra LSD

09-15-2015, 09:12 PM	#14
GsxrMe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: Late 2014 Subaru BRZ Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 557 Thanks: 20 Thanked 183 Times in 139 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	ACT SB7-XTSS after 500 miles disengages and engages like factory but with a stiff pedal. No chatter __________________ 2014 Subaru BRZ FBM Turbokit: GTX3076R - ECUTEK HRI FlexFuel tune - FBM 3" Turboback Exhaust - 550cc Injectors - Walbro 485 Fuel Pump - 4bar Map Sensor - FBM Oil Pan - ACT SB7-XTSS - AMSOIL all fluids - Forester XT Oil Cooler - Cusco engine, trans mounts - Whiteline rear differential bushings - Perrin shifter bushing - Firehawk 235/45/17 - AEM Failsafe

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09-12-2015, 01:22 PM	#1
Readytoxplod Tire Destroyer Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Firestorm+snail Location: NC Mtns Posts: 152 Thanks: 43 Thanked 31 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Favorite clutch? Hey guys I am looking for a clutch to hold over 265lb ft, but want something close to "stock feeling," minimal noises, streetable, ect. Seems like most guys prefer ACT 6 puck from my research, other swear by Clutch Masters (Fx 300), or Exedy Stage 2, and even Southbend Stage 3 endurance was recommended. Here was a thread a few years back. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...t=29863&page=2 What are you all running and what are the preferences? Please post what you think with a poll and details, thanks!

09-13-2015, 02:07 AM	#4
Fastbrew Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 Pearl White BRZ Location: USA Posts: 764 Thanks: 123 Thanked 461 Times in 233 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	SB Stage 3 endurance with a Stage 2 flywheel. I love my setup. Follow the break in to the T. It's a long time but it is worth it. No chatter. No jerkiness. No trouble in stop and go or on hills. I am running 350HP (278 lb ft tq) now and it is a champ. I am a fan for life.

09-13-2015, 03:07 AM	#5
CSG Mike Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: S2000 CR Location: Orange County Posts: 14,536 Thanks: 8,929 Thanked 14,183 Times in 6,838 Posts Mentioned: 966 Post(s) Tagged: 14 Thread(s)	ACT HD-SS. Nice smooth engagement, slightly heavier pedal feel.

09-13-2015, 07:59 AM	#6
Calum That Guy Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 asphalt FRS MT Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 4,865 Thanks: 5,058 Thanked 2,867 Times in 1,499 Posts Mentioned: 82 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I've searched, I couldn't find the answer, will the FA20DIT clutch work in our cars?

09-13-2015, 12:04 PM	#9
Alltezza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: WRB Limited BRZ Location: Tennessee Posts: 696 Thanks: 450 Thanked 276 Times in 177 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Were there not issues with the Excedy clutches in the past? Or have those issues been resolved now? The last time I read up on Excedy was a couple months ago.

09-13-2015, 03:38 PM	#10
wootwoot Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Cali Posts: 1,558 Thanks: 188 Thanked 461 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have an exedy stage two with 12lb fly wheel. I like it a lot.

09-13-2015, 04:17 PM	#11
clayrush Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: FRS,09 370z, 00 CelicaGT-S, 85 300Z Location: SF Bay/vallejo Posts: 653 Thanks: 1,258 Thanked 280 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	This was for my celica. It failed in under 20k and I was about 100 torque under it's limit. My newer ACT-TC2-HDG6 may be over kill but it feels awesome and I can only burn my clutch if I am trying.

09-15-2015, 02:53 PM	#13
NW86 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 Firestorm FR-S Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Have competition clutch stage 4 with sprung 6 puck and lightweight flywheel. Clutch pedal is stiffer than stock. Catch point is a little tricky and there is a little chatter. Overall i like it.

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