New Clutch + Install ?? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-02-13, 09:35 AM

This last saturday myself and 2 freinds installed a bunch of stuff on my friends 02 wrx. Parts are as follows, IHI VF34, Walbro fuel pump, pinks, gutted the stock up, 3" catless TBE and Cobb AP. The whole thing took us about 10hrs and a lot of bloody knuckles. We fired the car up and it ran like a freaking top. We put about 200 miles on it without getting into real boost and then we discovered the clutch is gone.

The car has 70k and depressing the clutch feels like your stepping on a dead cat. So there are 2 questions;

Will the Exedy Single Plate Organic Clutch be able to handle the new power?
(This car will not see any racing and there will be no more power mods)

Is there a place in town that will install a clutch for a decent price?

All input and advice is welcome

murphy · 2007-02-13, 11:02 AM

easy answer is only for a short time...look into getting the exedy hypersingle set up good to 400 foot pounds of TQ. And exedy has a dealer here in reno on corner of Terminal and Mill.

sperry · 2007-02-13, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by murphy

easy answer is only for a short time...look into getting the exedy hypersingle set up good to 400 foot pounds of TQ. And exedy has a dealer here in reno on corner of Terminal and Mill.

I've got a hypersingle in my WRX... I wouldn't call it a "daily driver" clutch. It's pretty stiff and grabby. If you get used to it, you can get by on the street... but it's not fun.

Dean · 2007-02-13, 11:44 AM

If you buy your clutch I think at Reno Brake, they will refinish your flywheel for free. That should save some bucks...

http://local.yahoo.com/details?id=20319685

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-02-13, 01:25 PM

thanks dean^ and for your help on the phone.

So in short I guess were looking for something stronger then the single plate organic yet more daily driver friendly then the hypersingle. Anyone else have any ideas?

Kevin M · 2007-02-13, 08:06 PM

Consider with the ACT stronger pressure plate/lower upgrade disc combo. The pedal will obviously be stiffer, but it will slip better at low speeds than using a higher-friction disc and softer pressure plate.

eggeegg · 2007-03-15, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

thanks dean^ and for your help on the phone.

So in short I guess were looking for something stronger then the single plate organic yet more daily driver friendly then the hypersingle. Anyone else have any ideas?

Have you replaced your clutch yet? If so, where did you get it done? Just curious. Today I just learned how clutches work.

I always knew you're never supposed to ride the clutch but didn't know the reason. There's no time period for replacing right? From what i've read, only when it's slipping in 5th.

BOO · 2007-03-15, 03:06 PM

There is also a place next to Khail's(I hope its ok with you to say so Khail) place of business that will replace clutches/work on transmissions for a reasonable amount. Just had the Jetta's clutch/flywheel replaced there a few days ago.

2007-02-13, 09:35 AM	#1
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	New Clutch + Install ?? This last saturday myself and 2 freinds installed a bunch of stuff on my friends 02 wrx. Parts are as follows, IHI VF34, Walbro fuel pump, pinks, gutted the stock up, 3" catless TBE and Cobb AP. The whole thing took us about 10hrs and a lot of bloody knuckles. We fired the car up and it ran like a freaking top. We put about 200 miles on it without getting into real boost and then we discovered the clutch is gone. The car has 70k and depressing the clutch feels like your stepping on a dead cat. So there are 2 questions; Will the Exedy Single Plate Organic Clutch be able to handle the new power? (This car will not see any racing and there will be no more power mods) Is there a place in town that will install a clutch for a decent price? All input and advice is welcome __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2007-02-13, 11:44 AM	#4
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.	If you buy your clutch I think at Reno Brake, they will refinish your flywheel for free. That should save some bucks... http://local.yahoo.com/details?id=20319685 __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2007-02-13, 01:25 PM	#5
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	thanks dean^ and for your help on the phone. So in short I guess were looking for something stronger then the single plate organic yet more daily driver friendly then the hypersingle. Anyone else have any ideas? __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2007-02-13, 08:06 PM	#6
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Consider with the ACT stronger pressure plate/lower upgrade disc combo. The pedal will obviously be stiffer, but it will slip better at low speeds than using a higher-friction disc and softer pressure plate. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2007-03-15, 03:06 PM	#8
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	There is also a place next to Khail's(I hope its ok with you to say so Khail) place of business that will replace clutches/work on transmissions for a reasonable amount. Just had the Jetta's clutch/flywheel replaced there a few days ago. __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM

2007-02-13, 11:02 AM	#2
murphy EJ22 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: RENO Posts: 484 Car: 03 evo, 06 R6	easy answer is only for a short time...look into getting the exedy hypersingle set up good to 400 foot pounds of TQ. And exedy has a dealer here in reno on corner of Terminal and Mill.

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