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Old 06-12-2005, 04:05 AM
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Ok so i feel the best clutch you can get is the exedy twin disc, but its 1800 ....I was looking at cheaper ones and stumbled across the spec clutches. for 500 bucks you could get one to handle 680 hp, but how are they does anyone know what they are like? also does anyone know anybody with the twin disc exedy? and how does that preform?
Old 06-12-2005, 06:25 AM
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You can get a MUCH better deal on an Exedy Twin than $1,800.

EarlH was selling his for $1,300 (I think?) and it was new and in the box. You can also check with Xcerlr8 (Jon) for a discounted price.

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get an aussie or try the RPS
Old 06-12-2005, 05:40 PM
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Yeah i heard about the aussie ones but the twin disc seems like it could handle 750 hp easily and my plans are for my car to be there eventually......plus It takes less pressure for twin to grab then any other clutch...
Old 06-12-2005, 06:26 PM
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Try More Performance Inc, They are selling it for $1495.

http://www.moreperformanceinc.com/in...cat_1=Clutches
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I like my Exedy Twin, but $1,500 is totally unjustified. When it goes I'll toss in an OZ, RPS, or whatever happens to be the 'clutch of the century' at that time.

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Old 06-12-2005, 10:02 PM
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Mine is still for sale...much less than $1,500
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I am not a vendor anymore but I could send you to one of the companies I deal with to get you a better deal. Doubt its better than Earls price cause he is trying to get rid of his. Nothing wrong with his it was never used and it was a warranty replacement from Exedy.
As long as your not doing a lot of drag racing I am sure it would work well for you.
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Spec clutch is only $500 but after you replace it 3 times the other clutches become real cheap....other good choices include Luk and Ram.
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So whats the best clucth to get? I thought it was the twin because it was so damn expensive. Is the aussie clutch the best?
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There is no 'best' clutch. Like everything else in life, no one best for every situation. Last week the best was Exedy, this week it's the OZ, next week it'll be something else.

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Originally Posted by mdhmi
There is no 'best' clutch. Like everything else in life, no one best for every situation. Last week the best was Exedy, this week it's the OZ, next week it'll be something else.

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I love my Aussie though, great price and I put down over 750 hp and over 800 tq to the wheels @ the track. No chatter what so ever and drives great in traffic.
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Originally Posted by 98stocker
Ok so i feel the best clutch you can get is the exedy twin disc, but its 1800 ....I was looking at cheaper ones and stumbled across the spec clutches. for 500 bucks you could get one to handle 680 hp, but how are they does anyone know what they are like? also does anyone know anybody with the twin disc exedy? and how does that preform?
take a look.........http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showth...t=spec+blew+up
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Call Andy at A&A, he has a pretty good clutch from what I have been reading on the forum

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