nope Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I've used both types of clutches when i owned an integra gsr. Although i was over zealous the first time and got a 6 puck that was way too insane for my car (2700lb clamping). On the other hand, after the 6 puck chewed through my aluminum flywheel, broke my clutch fork and died, the organic i bought next was just a tad soft. clamping was rated like double stock (1700lb) but eh, lies.. my friend has an unsprung 6 puck ACT in his SR20 240sx and he says he likes it. im looking for medium pedal effort and great clamping with no chatter, but not trying to spend THAT much though.. haha any comments from experience on the SR? or has anyone driven with some other really nice clutch? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I'm looking forward to trying out an ACT Sprung hub 6puck. I like my unsprung ACT 6puck just fine. It didn't take me long to get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Sprung and puck clutch don't seem to go together. If you have a clutch that is purpose built to grab that aggressively like the 6 puck, it seems like it would just break or shuck the springs leaving you with a broken hub. Seen enough broken or loose springs on regular clutches that I really wouldn't trust a sprung puck clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR240Z Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 we run the unsprung 6puck in our car with heavy duty pressure plate and holds up fine and hits hard through the gears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Running a puck disk with a stock PP will give you a stock pedal but with more torque capacity. I agree with jmortenson on the springs. They do take up some shock on shifts (not noticable to the driver) but I still run unsprung disks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nope Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 is unsprung cool for a daily? and about how many miles have they lasted you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Sprung clutches can save driveline parts from breaking on launches or 1-2 shifts. I was not aware ACT makes a sprung 6 puck? I've owned a 6 puck unpsrung and liked it. It was harsh to learn, but it never slipped from putting 350rwhp through it and running Nitto 555R drag radials. (in my old 180sx) I stepped up to an OS Giken twin-plate clutch because I got a good deal on it. It feels like the ACT, but it has a lot more tolerance for abuse. I had a friend who put in the organic sprung ACT in his 180sx with only 250rwhp. It slipped when he drag raced, but it was an excellent daily driver clutch. I drove it a few times and it was a very easy-going clutch to handle. If you're gonna keep the motor pretty stock (stock turbo and such) then the organic could be fine. I'm looking for a sprung alternative right now... something that won't blow shafts out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Maudlin Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I have the HDSS organic and like it just fine. I drive 70 miles a day in my SR20DET powered 280Z with GT2871R and usual mods for 350hp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Thats good to know! Maybe my friend was slipping it because he didn't drive it properly or something? (riding the clutch or something) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nope Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 anyone care to share which clutch master/slave combo theyre using with the SR? stock SR cylinders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR240Z Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 stock sr20 slave cylinder or any early 240sx slave will work with stock 240z master cylinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nope Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 thanks man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I'm using the Skyline GTS-T Type M slave cylinder. It's slightly larger than the SR20DET slave. I'm using the original master cylinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TREVTEC Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 I just installed ACTs NEW 6 puck sprung setup with an HD pressure plate on a SR 240SX and its really quite smooth and not very hard on your calf. I like the CLUTCHNET 6 puck sprung disk better because the springs are caged in a cant pop out. You might need to see pics to understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 That clutchnet disc looks nice... anyone have experience with their products? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFancypants Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I havent been overly impressed with CN stuff. Their discs are known to be extremely chattery, and Ive seen some nasty pictures of failures. Im not sure if they have an application for the RWD DET, but I strongly recommend JWT's 1-side metal disc. It will hold at least 350 whp with the ACT HD PP and is a great compromise between an organic slippable disc and a chattery metal disc. They also have a 2-side metal variant which I havent personally tried. This was all on a FWD turbo SR20DE, so YMMV. - Greg - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Im running a Competition Clutch Stg 4 sprung 6 puck clutch, rated at 550ft/lbs +. It sure grabs, but I wouldnt like it for a daily driver. I also had alot of trouble getting hte hydrolics to work right. I think if i was building a daily driver I too would be inclined to go with the heavy duty pressure plate and street orgnaic disc. Thats what we are putting in Matt's car... hopefully see how that goes soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 What is a 1-side metal disc? Do the sides not match or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFancypants Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 What is a 1-side metal disc? Do the sides not match or something? One side of the disc is ordinary organic material. That goes on the flywheel side. The other side of the disc is metal (can't remember what exactly, probably copper). That goes on the pressure plate side. So if you picture whats going on during engagement/slip, the metal side grabs hard on the pressure plate, but the organic material allows some slip to the flywheel. This also reduces flywheel wear, but more importantly, it gives you a clutch that is somewhere between a chattery metal disc with high grip and a smooth organic disc with much lower grip. I should have the motor out of the old car by the end of the month -- I'll try to snap some pics for you then. - Greg - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 I get it now, but does it work well? Where does this leave power handling capabilities? Sounds like you're stuck with the strength of basically an organic disc to the flywheel as the limit to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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