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Kyosuke8

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i'm having problems with my OEM clutch slipping. I am guessing its time for a new clutch but the question is since there are so many aftermarket ones out there, which one should i get? I have a 93 nsx with 5sp.

i heard about Exedy having a shattering noise problem and RM being a really good clutch with the lightened Flywheel, other than that, nothing much from other cluthes.

I'm also looking for a good light flywheel.

i appreciate for any insights from you guys.
thx

-Garrett

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"What's the middle pedal for?"
 
I have an ACT and like the feel of it. It feels just like stock. I paid $1550 for the clutch and $350 to have it installed. The kit comes with a lightweight flywheel.

Rob

[This message has been edited by nsxlover (edited 30 September 2002).]
 
Reliability? Are there any NSX clutch reliability studies out there?? I really doubt it.

Cost actually favors some of the remanufactured clutch packages last time I looked. But then you are getting a remanufacturd clutch and not a new one.

Streetability depends on your preference to some extent. Some really stiff racing clutches are obviously a big minus in streetability for many people, but some of the aftermarket or remanufactured clutches are at least my opinion certainly as streetable as OEM.

My answer to kyosuke8 would be: If you liked the OEM clutch, consider a new one or one of the remanufactured ones that is similar to the OEM characteristics. I believe Dali offers the widest selection, esp. for a package deal with a lightened flywheel. Some other vendors offer some of the same clutches though so certainly shop around and see who offers what.

If you prefer new parts and you want a more crisp engagement than OEM, consider a Comptech clutch, but because they are all new parts they are not cheap.

Regarding the Exedy clutch, it appears that the shudder issue is an installation issue according to some recent posts.

I'd also strongly recommend you TRY before you BUY if you are considering changing from OEM. What one person thinks is a nice engagement may be too abrupt to someone else. Pedal pressure that is fine to one person may be too heavy to another. Etc. Since you are in LA there should be plenty of various clutch / flywheel setups that fellow owners would probably be happy to let you try out.

[This message has been edited by Lud (edited 30 September 2002).]
 
Originally posted by Lud:
Cost actually favors some of the remanufactured clutch packages last time I looked. But then you are getting a remanufacturd clutch and not a new one.
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Where can you get a remanufactured clutch?

Is another option to have a clutch rebuilt? If so, where can that be done?

(This question came up recently on another NSX board.)
 
I'm pretty interested in "re-built" clutches or performance clutches "built" based on OEM clutches. I wonder how they work out? do they perform as well as a new one? or close to? or very close to ? or its just piece of ?

second is .. how does the oem clutch feel? soft? or ? I brought my NSX used, the clutch currently on it is XXX stiff.makes my left leg and toe hurts everytime after driving it.

I compared to my friend's 3000gt clutch, which is like so "light" and feels like "nothing"

so I wonder is my current clutch an OEM or a performance aftermarket.... can u tell from the clutch feel?
 
BostonNSX:

I have both a 92 NSX and a 96 3000GT. Both have OEM clutches (for now...), and the 3kGT one is harder than the NSX.

If yours make your leg hurt AND feels harder than the 3kGT, I would definately say aftermarket.

Trond.

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92 Honda NSX, Style Auto body kit (fully repainted incl. roof), Bilstein/Comptech suspension, RH AL 8x18/10x19'' rims with 225/40 & 275/30 Yokohama AVS Sport, RM Racing air inlet/exhaust/gearknob, Comptech cat. pipes, Cantrell CF engine cover, Taitec CF mirrors, AP Racing 330mm brake kit (f&r), SoS sway bars, Taitec hub, SoS CF brake air ducts, Momo steering wheel, DC Sports headers.
 
I need a aftermarket clutch that can support at least 500hp because i am going to a turbo set up really soon. How is the ACT clutch with the flywheel??? ACT has a really good background for racing clutches. i am not too worried whether my clutch is streetable or not sue to the stiffness. i need it to grab and go with all the torque i will be having.

i'll appreciate for more opinions.

Thx

-Garrett

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"What's the middle pedal for?"
 
The problem with the rebuilds (other than reliability problems from used parts) is that the NSX clutch is not available in parts, only as a complete assembly. Due to this, it is very difficult to source enough cores to have a rebuilder do a run. Thus, they are very difficult to source, and rarely in stock.

The Exedy setup looks very ideal for your application.

The key on clutches for the NSX is to plan and purchase ahead of time, especially if you are planning on going aftermarket.

Regards,
-- Chris

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Originally posted by nsxtasy:
Where can you get a remanufactured clutch?

Is another option to have a clutch rebuilt? If so, where can that be done?

(This question came up recently on another NSX board.)
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Many of the "aftermarket" clutches are based on a rebuilt used OEM core - they just use different friction material and maybe some other parts depending what they are trying to achieve. Centerforce, for one, has rebuilt quite a few. This includes RM, some of the ones sold by Dali, etc. As Chris noted, that is why availabilitiy often comes in cycles because they are done in batches.
 
Originally posted by BostonNSX:
I brought my NSX used, the clutch currently on it is XXX stiff.makes my left leg and toe hurts everytime after driving it.

I compared to my friend's 3000gt clutch, which is like so "light" and feels like "nothing"
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That does not sound like a factory NSX clutch. The factory clutch in the NSX is relatively soft for a sports car.
 
I will let you know about the ACT as I will be getting my engine back in a few weeks from Gerry Johnson. It really grabed nice with the 150 shot of nitrous. I am also going turbo with a 100 shot in addition. I will keep you posted.
 
Originally posted by Lud:

Many of the "aftermarket" clutches are based on a rebuilt used OEM core - they just use different friction material and maybe some other parts depending what they are trying to achieve. Centerforce, for one, has rebuilt quite a few. This includes RM, some of the ones sold by Dali, etc. As Chris noted, that is why availabilitiy often comes in cycles because they are done in batches.
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This is what I understand as well. If someone is going to post that there are reliability issues please shed some light. What have you actually seen? Remanufactured clutches have been around for many years it is nothing new. I have run remanufactured clutches in other cars and have had better reliability and performance than stock. The availabilitiy issue is the largest problem I see.
 
ACT stage 2 clutch sells for around 1,600$ Do they use a re-build or is it OEM honda parts with diffrent pressure plate and organic disks ????? It should hold 400tq. Sounds promising
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To those that have ACT clutch please let me know how it is ??

Can you rev up to 3-4.5K rpm's and drop the clutch and it will just pick up or it will slip?? On second gear shifting around 7.5K rpm's will it still spin the wheels on stock tires 225/45/16 ??

Those are my major 2 things with clutch. I had 97 prelude with turbo kit and ACT 2 stage clutch. It was the gratest thing after sliced bread. But I don't know how ACT quality carries over to NSX ? On my prelude I could easly rev up to 4K rmp and drop the clutch and it will just shread out the tires. Not that you want to do that in a good pick up but just the feel that all the POWER is transfered to wheels makes me feel good
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Any help apreciated
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I have an ACT dual-disc remanufactured clutch setup in my car and I love it.

It was purchased from Davis Acura and was offered as their "performance" setup.

And it was less expensive than the OEM.

It uses the same friction materials as OEM but the spring clamping force is about 1/3 higher. Enough that you'll notice the difference for about a few days and then your leg muscles get used it.

I like the feel of it. It also came with all the bearings and flywheel too.

-Jim


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1974 Vette 454 4 spd Wht/Blk
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So farm i am pretty convinced on the ACT clutch and fly. But wat about RM's Cluth and Fly combo?? Is RM still selling it because i don't see it on there site. http://www.rmnsx.com/home.htm

ACT seems to be affordable for me with the 500hp turbo set-up.

-Garrett



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"What's the middle pedal for?"
 
I believe ACT purchases the factory clutch kit and modifies it to their specifications.

The RM kit was a Clutchmasters rebuild. There were a lot of reliability issues with this unit, which I believe was due to the damper springs in the plates failing from the force of clamp loads they were not designed to withstand. The outer discs would then tear off and disintegrate from the shock.

Regards,
-- Chris

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[This message has been edited by ScienceofSpeed (edited 01 October 2002).]
 
So i'm understanding chris is saying that the RM clutch is not too reliable. But how about ACT, so far, nothing bad about it yet. Which clutch and fly would u, Chris, prefer me to get for about 1400-1700?

Thx

-Garrett

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"What's the middle pedal for?"
 
I've got 17k miles on my CT powergrip 2 and still griping.It is a Sachs unit which I think is a well known oem supplier for porsche and BMW,and racing units.
 

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