clutch kit for a turbo rs - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

drfunk · 2011-12-29, 08:24 PM

Time to replace the clutch on my 2003 rs turbo. I'm making around 220 at the wheels. A wonderful daily driver. I have been using the stock clutch til' now. I want something that will last a little longer and was intended for this motor to be turbo charged. What are you guys using as far as clutch kits go for a turbo rs. The kit needs to contain the pilot,throughout bearings, clutch, and pressure plate...everything for a total exchange. Also what are your recommendations for a lighter flywheel? Maybe a kit that includes that too. Thanks for the input. I will be ordering asap.

Kevin M · 2011-12-29, 08:56 PM

ACT Streetlite flywheel, no contest there. There are other good options, but that one can be had for about $230 shipped. As for clutch, I like the ACT 6 puck on their stage 1 pressure plate. It's a tad heavy, but easy to modulate. If you drive in a lot of traffic stay with something stockish, but if you don't do stop-and-go you will like it. That's the setup I had in my RS, and now in the wagon race car.

100_Percent_Juice · 2011-12-29, 09:57 PM

I wouldn't bother with a lightweight flywheel IMO. I had one in my car (also a DD) and I didn't really care for how fast the rpms dropped off when downshifting. Also, I have had 2 sets of the Exedy Stage 1 clutch kit. It has an organic disc just like the stock wrx so its pretty forgiving and holds more power.

cody · 2011-12-29, 10:26 PM

I like the ACT Streetlite FW. Just beware that you will get the notorious Subie deceleration noise, which doesn't bother me. It helps a bit with rev matching and acceleration in 1st and 2nd gears. Not amazing, but I think it's money well spent if you're doing the clutch anyway.

I also have the Exedy Stage 1 and it's okay, but it does slip a little too much for my liking on a hard launch sometimes. I'm at around 215 torque/HP to the wheels so should be similar. It's great for the street though. Feels stock.

sedonabugeye · 2011-12-30, 08:52 AM

Personally I agree w juice.. I would stay w a stock flywheel and go with an act clutch.. I've had act and exedy in my car and love my act.. I'm using the xtreme duty (xd-ss) which will
Be too much for your application, but the less clamping force version will suit you nicely. Full face organic disc w a solid pedal feel.

Kevin M · 2011-12-30, 09:49 AM

Like Cody said, the easier/faster engine speed changes are the point of the flywheel. It's also less wear on your synchros if you're not perfectly rev-matching, and very few of us born in the era of good synchros are capable of that.

Dean · 2011-12-30, 10:32 AM

I would skip the 6 puck unless your primary purpose is track/autocross. While it is streetable, it is not fun to drive on the street and will likely wear faster than a standard full plate clutch.

Bang for your buck on the Streetlite is questionable too for a street car. If your stocker is in good shape and you aren't all about the track, I wouldn't spend the $s on it.

drfunk · 2011-12-30, 06:44 PM

thanks everyone for your advise. I'll tell you how i like it in a few weeks.

2011-12-29, 08:24 PM	#1
drfunk EJ22 Real Name: Sean Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ammon,ID Posts: 182 Car: 2003 subi 25rs turbo	clutch kit for a turbo rs Time to replace the clutch on my 2003 rs turbo. I'm making around 220 at the wheels. A wonderful daily driver. I have been using the stock clutch til' now. I want something that will last a little longer and was intended for this motor to be turbo charged. What are you guys using as far as clutch kits go for a turbo rs. The kit needs to contain the pilot,throughout bearings, clutch, and pressure plate...everything for a total exchange. Also what are your recommendations for a lighter flywheel? Maybe a kit that includes that too. Thanks for the input. I will be ordering asap. __________________ the beauty of RS-T

2011-12-29, 08:56 PM	#2
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	ACT Streetlite flywheel, no contest there. There are other good options, but that one can be had for about $230 shipped. As for clutch, I like the ACT 6 puck on their stage 1 pressure plate. It's a tad heavy, but easy to modulate. If you drive in a lot of traffic stay with something stockish, but if you don't do stop-and-go you will like it. That's the setup I had in my RS, and now in the wagon race car. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2011-12-29, 09:57 PM	#3
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	I wouldn't bother with a lightweight flywheel IMO. I had one in my car (also a DD) and I didn't really care for how fast the rpms dropped off when downshifting. Also, I have had 2 sets of the Exedy Stage 1 clutch kit. It has an organic disc just like the stock wrx so its pretty forgiving and holds more power. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2011-12-29, 10:26 PM	#4
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I like the ACT Streetlite FW. Just beware that you will get the notorious Subie deceleration noise, which doesn't bother me. It helps a bit with rev matching and acceleration in 1st and 2nd gears. Not amazing, but I think it's money well spent if you're doing the clutch anyway. I also have the Exedy Stage 1 and it's okay, but it does slip a little too much for my liking on a hard launch sometimes. I'm at around 215 torque/HP to the wheels so should be similar. It's great for the street though. Feels stock. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2011-12-30, 08:52 AM	#5
sedonabugeye EJ251 Real Name: Andy Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sparks Posts: 566 Car: Leggy wagon/Bugeye/megacab	Personally I agree w juice.. I would stay w a stock flywheel and go with an act clutch.. I've had act and exedy in my car and love my act.. I'm using the xtreme duty (xd-ss) which will Be too much for your application, but the less clamping force version will suit you nicely. Full face organic disc w a solid pedal feel. __________________ UNRIVALED PERFORMANCE. E-85 gt35r'd bugeye. 490whp/414wtq

2011-12-30, 09:49 AM	#6
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Like Cody said, the easier/faster engine speed changes are the point of the flywheel. It's also less wear on your synchros if you're not perfectly rev-matching, and very few of us born in the era of good synchros are capable of that. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2011-12-30, 10:32 AM	#7
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I would skip the 6 puck unless your primary purpose is track/autocross. While it is streetable, it is not fun to drive on the street and will likely wear faster than a standard full plate clutch. Bang for your buck on the Streetlite is questionable too for a street car. If your stocker is in good shape and you aren't all about the track, I wouldn't spend the $s on it. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2011-12-30, 06:44 PM	#8
drfunk EJ22 Real Name: Sean Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ammon,ID Posts: 182 Car: 2003 subi 25rs turbo	thanks everyone for your advise. I'll tell you how i like it in a few weeks. __________________ the beauty of RS-T

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