clutch compatibility, have to change... Options

[Longo]

Hi guys, my clutch is goin to say "bye" to me very soon, so i'm searching something to replace it.
I searched into ebay (cause in italy everything cost triple ---I looooove this coutry ---, so for me is more convenient to buy from usa) but all the clutch i find have these applications:

1988 - 1993 Toyota Celica GT4
1990 - 1995 Toyota MR2 Turbo

I have a 1997 st205, so i think that it could be adapt cause mr2 has the same engine, but i don't know if mr2's clucth is good for st205.
Maybe that's a stupid question, but i have no knowledge on that, and i found nothing useful on other forums.
Can you guys give me some info?
which clutch do you advice? I should do some power-increasing job next year, so i don't want to use the OEM one.
...and another question: what's the difference between stage 1, 2 and 3?

[chacha]

i believe the clutch stage is for performance...higher the stage, the more stronger it is for real test-limit racing, correct me if i am wrong, but that's my take to it, about the clutch, im not too sure...because you don't have the mr2 tranny or the older celi model tranny, but i believe it should work, because their both for the 3SGTE engine...

For Street Cars, use kits with street discs. The street disc is very smooth engagement, quiet operation and great drivability. Some applications may offer different street discs. Stage 1 offers a steel backing woven organic lining for improved performance and longevity. Stage 2 offers segmented chatter-free Kevlar disc for improved performance, better heat dissipation, and longevity. For high powered street car we recommend a Stage 3 clutch kit. Stage 3 offers a 3 piece sprung hub cooper ceramic race disc; giving a SHARP but smooth engagement and light pedal feel

This post has been edited by chacha: Sep 25, 2006 - 10:42 AM

[Magic]

It depends from you power target and of course the way that you are driving your car (Daily driving,weekends etc).
I used to drive with ACT Organic Clutch kit but didnt like it was very hard and at higher boost levels wasnt able to hold the power.
What i am using right now and i am very happy with it,its the Ocura 409D Clutch Kit!!Amazing!!Its not the best solution for driving in Town with traffic but can hold the power,you need to get used of it because has nothing to do with the your original clutch

I m posting for your few photos of it before the installation.

[Longo]

Thanks for the tips guys!
Magic, can you give me a site where I can buy that?

Anyway...there is noone that can tell me for sure if the clutch I post in the first message is good for ST205?

[bufferdan]

man, that doesnt look like no cheap clutch! nice though

[azian_advanced]

wow! look at those goodies!

[Magic]

"Anyway...there is noone that can tell me for sure if the clutch I post in the first message is good for ST205?"
What kind of clutch its that?Do you have the brand?

Have a look on those 2 sites:

Takakaira

OOParts


Direct Link to ORC from OOParts

OOParts ORC

The Price of My clutch its 102,900Yen without Shipping.

[Longo]

this is the item number of the clutch i find on ebay

150038639944

Try to check and let me know!

[Magic]

this is the item number of the clutch i find on ebay

150038639944

Try to check and let me know!

Man i cant believe that a clutch can be so cheap!!!haha
I dont know about this company and i dont want to say anything about this clutch but if i was at your place i will look out for buying a clutch from Japan or just install the original ST205 clutch.

[Longo]

That's the kind of comment I was waiting for...
As I said here in italy everything cost a lot more than other countries: the gauges from Autometer that I found on ebaay cost me about 30$ each, but here I don't find it for less than 200!! So if the original clutch is 300euros, and the one on ebay is near 140, I was thinking it was good.
Well, for sure I don't think that can be a Stage-3 clutch, but problably better than OEM.
If I need to change something on the car I always try to replace it with something better than OEM.
Anyway I'm not going to buy a 700$ clutch, I think it's too expensive for the use I need to do, and also because that's a baad period for my pockets!