Clutch for SOHC D16
Jomnhta
02-03-2002, 06:07 PM
as the subject states, I am looking at CLutchmaster and ACT clutch. Any one expereinced with them? I am also planning to replace the flywheel, isn't 7lbs is lightened too much for street use?
Thanx anyone.
Thanx anyone.
90CRXZCSi
02-03-2002, 09:21 PM
ACT is a good clutch that you could use. A good one for street use is the stage 3 clutch from them. As for the flywheel, a 7lb one should work good.;)
ric
02-03-2002, 11:30 PM
just dont get an extreme pressure plate if you value your ride quality.
Jomnhta
02-03-2002, 11:57 PM
Thanx guys.
what about the organic dics and HD pressure plate setup? smooth enough for street use or still harsh?
what about the organic dics and HD pressure plate setup? smooth enough for street use or still harsh?
j.fuggi
02-04-2002, 07:43 AM
all i have to say is stage 4 is not smooth! if i dont take off hard, the entire car shakes with clutch chatter
Jomnhta
02-04-2002, 08:26 PM
what's the different btn stg3 and 4?
j.fuggi
02-05-2002, 08:17 AM
Originally posted by Jomnhta
what's the different btn stg3 and 4?
stage 4 is as close as you can get to a full race clutch. a stage 5 is full race and is shaped sort of like a half ass star with 3 contact uhm.. can't think of the word. 3 thinks that grab so to speak. with a stage 5, you automatically get wheelspin off the line, even if you try not to. the extreme nature of the clutch causes this. rediculously hard engagement. just another reason not to get stage 5.
a stage 4 is still round, you can take off without wheelspin when you try not to... still... very harsh engagement. if you look in import tuner of similar magazine they usually have clutchmasters and ACT ads in there. they show stage 0 to 5 with pictures and you can see the different shapes and looks of each. it might get what i mean across easier since i cant exactly explain too well.
check out clutchmasters.com (http://www.clutchmasters.com)
here are some pics for examples of stage 3 - 4 - 5
http://www.clutchmasters.com/shop/shop_image/product2/acura_stage3.jpe
stage 3
http://www.clutchmasters.com/shop/shop_image/product2/acura_stage4.jpe
stage 4
http://www.clutchmasters.com/shop/shop_image/product2/acura_stage5.jpe
stage 5 (200% to 400% holding capacity over stock!)
what's the different btn stg3 and 4?
stage 4 is as close as you can get to a full race clutch. a stage 5 is full race and is shaped sort of like a half ass star with 3 contact uhm.. can't think of the word. 3 thinks that grab so to speak. with a stage 5, you automatically get wheelspin off the line, even if you try not to. the extreme nature of the clutch causes this. rediculously hard engagement. just another reason not to get stage 5.
a stage 4 is still round, you can take off without wheelspin when you try not to... still... very harsh engagement. if you look in import tuner of similar magazine they usually have clutchmasters and ACT ads in there. they show stage 0 to 5 with pictures and you can see the different shapes and looks of each. it might get what i mean across easier since i cant exactly explain too well.
check out clutchmasters.com (http://www.clutchmasters.com)
here are some pics for examples of stage 3 - 4 - 5
http://www.clutchmasters.com/shop/shop_image/product2/acura_stage3.jpe
stage 3
http://www.clutchmasters.com/shop/shop_image/product2/acura_stage4.jpe
stage 4
http://www.clutchmasters.com/shop/shop_image/product2/acura_stage5.jpe
stage 5 (200% to 400% holding capacity over stock!)
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