I'm sure that in the near future I am going to need a new clutch. Could someone explain the differences and pros and cons of things like a brass button clutch, kevlar clutch etc.

I can't say exactly how much power the car is putting out at the mo, but I'd get around 200whp. (Dyno is in 2 weeks! smile.gif)

Any suggestions?

 

Brass button is fairly immune to heat, but is really hard on the flywheel due to it's sudden clamping. Should be good for 75,000 to 100,000 miles. It's only shortfall is it is really designed for high power, and short life comparted to the other options.

RPW's ceramic clutch is just about totally immune from heat, but could glaze over with prolong slipping, and COULD shatter, but very unlikely. Should be good for 200,000 miles, and then some. It is the mix of High power ability and long life.

The Carbon/Kevlar clutch is the most heat prone of the three options, but is most "street friendly" and "tranny Friendly" of the high po clutches out there. It can glaze over and will wear out before the Ceramic unit will, but should last longer than the brass button, but should still provide you with 100,000 miles of use/abuse if used properly.

 

Thanks for the breakdown sweetie! (Shouldn't you be in bed by now?)

Its going to be difficult to decide which clutch to go for - what would you use? Actually, have you replaced your clutch yet?

[ January 17, 2002: Message edited by: Zorro ]

 

Ive got the Carbon Kevlar unit from Clutchmasters. KORE has a similar unit for less $$$$.

Red has the Ceramic RPW unit, and has contemplated selling it for the Carbon/Kevlar unit, but my guess is that he will stick with it till the new motor is 100% boosted then decide.

 

which clutch would be rated a street strip clutch for a 2001 tibby... i wanna replace mine.. i think the stock clutch is ****.. im used to driving a nice stiff porsche clutch and audi clutch... what do you guys recommend.. and anyone have installation instructions for a tibby clutch change..

also where can i get a lightweight flywheel for my tibby???

 

We have the copper button clutch that comes with our turbo kit available for $90.

 

As soon as I get my aluminum flywheel in, I'll be running a sprung hub sintered bronze clutch disc. The only thing a little different with the one I have is it has graphite flake impregnated to ease the engagement.

 

There is a Clutch install guide over at www.fxtreme.org

The Stage3 Carbon/Kevlar is too much clutch for an N/A motor. Go for the state2 Unit that kore or clutchmasters offer. (KORE is cheaper).

HDK, RPW and HVE sell lightweight flywheels.

 

The HDK aluminum fly is junk and good luck getting a hold of anyone for the RPW or HVE stuff.

 

Who is RPW and do they have a website? I too am interested in upgrading my clutch. But am wondering how hard or how much it typically cost to have one installed.

[ January 18, 2002: Message edited by: Twisted385 ]