Clutch for redtop Options

[Rooster92]

Alright, so i have no clue about what clutch is decent or not, mine is slipping so its time for a new one since my clutch master cylinder is new, so thats not why its slipping, im going to have the OEM flywheel resurfaced. But now for the clutch kit... when i go to ebay to find one all i see is brands like FX, ECM, PPC, Kuup and XTR, are any of these decent brands?
Im looking at getting a stage 2 one as i make more power than a 5sfe. just dont know which to pick. Any help?

Thanks Chris.

[Rooster92]

How is this?
http://www.amazon.com/F1-Racing-Stage-Clut...=f1+clutch+5sfe

[Smaay]

im not sure what clutch the BEAMS uess, im guessing its the same as the GT? i have not heard of a single company you listed however if you want a clutch that is going to last get a southbend!

dxdracingclutches.com call them and talk to john or andy in the import dept. count the number of splines on your transmission input shaft. that will tell them how to build the disk. the pressure plate is either a 3S-GTE or 5S-FE. i dont know

[rdyzz]

On my beams I just used a oem toyota 5sfe clutch for a 98 celica. I havent had trouble with it. Clutches are made to hold torque not hp btw, thats why there is no reason to go beyond stock unless your boosted.

This post has been edited by rdyzz: Jan 19, 2015 - 2:21 PM

[Rooster92]

Really? nice, i know i need a 5sfe one, just thought i needed a stage 1 or 2, i ended up ordering a f1 listed to hold 228 feet pound torque.

[rdyzz]

Really? nice, i know i need a 5sfe one, just thought i needed a stage 1 or 2, i ended up ordering a f1 listed to hold 228 feet pound torque.

Not to scare you or anything, but once upon a time I tried an F1 clutch from ebay..... It had a very annoying engagement point and I remember I took it out and put in an oem one instead.

[Rooster92]

Maybe ill go to oreilies and get the OEM one. haha.

[rdyzz]

Have you looked at clutchcity? Exedy is a pretty good oem replacement maker, the pressure plate determines the feel, F1 just had shady looking springs on theirs and it didn't like their F1 chromoly flywheel either. When I was going to change out the F1 clutch I went and read a lot of mix reviews on it, some people liked it some didn't. I personally didn't, It was the first time I tried a ebay seller's clutch. So its really a gamble o whether or not you'll like it.

This post has been edited by rdyzz: Jan 19, 2015 - 7:04 PM

[Batman722]

F1 = Terrible clutch.

I have their flywheels, I like them a lot.

I have an OEM Beams disk and OEM st185 flywheel.

[BonzaiCelica]

Really batman? Then how do you explain my sticky? Ah in my sticky I make it seem like members are forced to buy 3sgte flywheel when in fact they dont. oops let me include that in the sticky...

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...p;#entry1063647

This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Jan 19, 2015 - 9:24 PM

[Rusty]

TRD disc and cover with a Jun lightweight flywheel on mine. Great feel and bite. If you wanted to, you could go for the ultra light version Jun do.

[JoshuaM]

Yeah Bonzai... sticky was a bit misleading. Here's me going and buying a ST202 clutch and ST202 lightweight flywheel to suit my ST202 engine + gearbox swap....

[BonzaiCelica]

ok i edited it the first 2 sentences . but i over thought it. and joshua i stand by my info i posted over a year and half ago. i also edited the details on the clutch option #1

This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Jan 20, 2015 - 2:16 PM

[Rooster92]

I ordered the oem exedy clutch and im going to resurface my flywheel. Should be solid.

[JoshuaM]

ok i edited it the first 2 sentences . but i over thought it. and joshua i stand by my info i posted over a year and half ago. i also edited the details on the clutch option #1

Sorry Bonzai, I was on my phone and hadn't opened your sticky when I posted that - just opened it and I am thinking of a different thread. Good work (y)