Clutch Input

[dabocx]

So im looking to order a clutch for forced induction, can anyone here thats put a clutch in their car provide some input? Experience, feel, would you buy again exc exc?

[Sportsguy83]

I'll start driving the Clutchmasters FX300 this weekend. Will input feedback here ASAP.

[jamesm]

i've been looking for the same info.

[Frs300]

i have the fx400 drove it for about 100 miles before motor gave out.

short time driving it,,,feel was good clutch pedal was a little bit stiffer than stock but wasnt to to bed. it is LOUD on deceleration. driving in town stop and go traffic wasnt bad either other than how loud it is but nothing you can do about that other than crank up the volume on stereo and just smile when ppl look at you like your car is about to fall appart like they did to me. on stock tires the fx400 will spin tires like no tomorrow even with me taking off slow i could feel tires wanting to break traction.

[King Tut]

Seems most have the Clutchmasters FX400 or the ACT 6 puck sprung. From the reviews I have read they both perform very similarly. Don't let anyone tell you they are "just like OEM" or have "OEM drivability". They don't. My ACT 6 puck is pretty in or out. There is very little slip and you need to have the RPM high enough because when it grabs it takes about 1000 RPM with it and you will stall if you try to let the clutch out just off idle. Then there is the chatter at lower RPM like when you have your A/C turned on and are idling. If you have moderate power goals, then I would stick with an ACT full face or a Clutchmasters FX300. Will be interesting to see David's review.

[jamesm]

how much torque does the fx300 hold?

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by jamesm

how much torque does the fx300 hold?

345 WTQ

[ptuning]

We use the Exedy Stage 1 Clutch on our 345whp, 257wtq FR-S. We can tell you with certainty, that it is the closest that you'll get to the stock clutch, in terms of range of modulation and overall feel. There is a little bit of clutch noise when idling in neutral, but it's very minor compared to most other aftermarket clutches. This clutch is 100% parallel parking friendly.

Please contact us, if you'd like any additional information.

[Supermassive]

When I replace my clutch, which is an inevitability, I am probably going with the FX350 which is more aggressive than a single element clutch, but not as rough as a puck style clutch. I originally went with the FX400 due to most clutches being rated to hold "up to 300 ftlbs" of torque which is quite a bit lower than my goal and the FX350 hadn't been developed for the FR-S yet.

The FX400 isn't horrible, the clutch pedal effort is higher than stock but not that bad. The noise gets worse as the clutch breaks in and ages. I figure that I'll put another 10k miles on this clutch and then I'll swap it out, kinda curious how well it holds up and what the pucks will look like when I do!

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by Supermassive

When I replace my clutch, which is an inevitability, I am probably going with the FX350 which is more aggressive than a single element clutch, but not as rough as a puck style clutch. I originally went with the FX400 due to most clutches being rated to hold "up to 300 ftlbs" of torque which is quite a bit lower than my goal and the FX350 hadn't been developed for the FR-S yet.

The FX350 has no plans to be developed for the FRS (at least when I bought mine 2 weeks ago, that's what I was told). That's why I went with the FX300. The FX300 holds 345 wtq. (I called and asked).

[crook]

Originally Posted by ptuning

We use the Exedy Stage 1 Clutch on our 345whp, 257wtq FR-S. We can tell you with certainty, that it is the closest that you'll get to the stock clutch, in terms of range of modulation and overall feel. There is a little bit of clutch noise when idling in neutral, but it's very minor compared to most other aftermarket clutches. This clutch is 100% parallel parking friendly.

Please contact us, if you'd like any additional information.

I'd like to see how the exedy goes over time it sounds better than the other 2 main ones going round, I was going to go exedy but at the time they weren't available to me so I opted for the ACT 6 puck sprung with pro lite flywheel and it is pretty chattery/rattley on decel or idle... I'm also not sure if its a touch noisier due to my fluid choice (redline MTXL) I think it may be a little thin? I wanted the MTX not the L but its what was given to me when I ordered and didn't have time to take back and swap :s

[Supermassive]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

The FX350 has no plans to be developed for the FRS (at least when I bought mine 2 weeks ago, that's what I was told). That's why I went with the FX300. The FX300 holds 345 wtq. (I called and asked).

http://clutchmasters.com/shop/?page=...195&AppID=5310

The VividRacing FR-S had one in it way back when...at least they claimed that they did.

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by Supermassive

http://clutchmasters.com/shop/?page=...195&AppID=5310

The VividRacing FR-S had one in it way back when...at least they claimed that they did.

Yes, I've seen it on the website too. I called and was told what I said (maybe the guy tending my call had no idea, had a 300 ready to go and wanted to push me to it or wanted to get off the phone quickly).

But anyway, the 300 and 350 are rated for the exact same torque.

[Supermassive]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

Yes, I've seen it on the website too. I called and was told what I said (maybe the guy tending my call had no idea or wanted to get off the phone quickly).

But anyway, the 300 and 350 are rated for the exact same torque.

Well if that's the case that kinda sucks...