Looking for a Clutch!

[PHRiSCo]

I've done a search, these aren't the droids Im looking for...

As some of you know, I blew my motor August 13th. Anyway, Im doing a full rebuild with a new motor, forged steel internals, yadda yadda yadda.

Anyway, the best I could find for a clutch so fat is the ACT 6-Puck. Apparently, the 6 Puck handles up to 370lbs of torque. Im expecting just a little more torque then that when my baby is back together.

Is there any other clutches out there for the MSP that can handle more torque?

Thanks.

[RyanJayG]

Spec destroys ACT....

looky here:
http://www.speclutches.com/specMain.html

order from the forum member "MAMotorsports"

[PHRiSCo]

Spec Stage 5 clutch? Bueller? Bueller?

Oh and thanks Ryan!

[RyanJayG]

if you think you need that much... but you'll find that spec clutches hold more than rated

but a stage 5 clutch (made by anyone) would be almost unstreetable

[RyanJayG]

btw:

Mazda > protege > 2003 (all the same anyways)

stage 5 holds 580 lb-ft.... rated.. personally, I am going to get a stage 3 hybrid, and I almost have my Thumper kit, and I'll be shooting for 500 hp. I'm still confident the clutch will hold the torque made with my kit

[PHRiSCo]

What about the Stage 4?

[RyanJayG]

it doesnt say?

[PHRiSCo]

Just asking your advice. :) I was looking at the wrong table, now I'm looking at MSP.

[RyanJayG]

ignore the MSP ones.... same stuff, different price. both will fit. unless you really like spending the extra money

in my opinion the spec stange 3 hybrid is the best, because it holds the same tq as the stage 4, and feels like stock... believe it or not

[StreetUnit]

Spec stage 3 will do it. Why don't you guys like the ACT?

[Striker187]

the organic street clutch only holds like 287 torque or something around there. the next step clutch they have is a puck clutch, which of course isn't exactly for the street. i've heard spec clutches can hold much more torque but are still very streetable.

[Brian MP5T]

I've done a search, these aren't the droids Im looking for...

As some of you know, I blew my motor August 13th. Anyway, Im doing a full rebuild with a new motor, forged steel internals, yadda yadda yadda.

Anyway, the best I could find for a clutch so fat is the ACT 6-Puck. Apparently, the 6 Puck handles up to 370lbs of torque. Im expecting just a little more torque then that when my baby is back together.

Is there any other clutches out there for the MSP that can handle more torque?

Thanks.Here's Me...http://www.msprotege.com/members/Brian%20MP5T/PIC2.jpg

It's only stage two and capable of 250-260 Ft-Lb. Too low for what you want to do, just to let you know. I'm silly pleased with my ACT!!!

[daedalus]

ignore the MSP ones.... same stuff, different price. both will fit. unless you really like spending the extra money

in my opinion the spec stange 3 hybrid is the best, because it holds the same tq as the stage 4, and feels like stock... believe it or not

Stage 3 looks like a 4 puck?

Are protege and msp clutches identicle? No difference?

[low_psi]

identical, just more pricey!

[jrodhotrod]

Talk to ProPartsUSA about the New ACT clutch with the extreme pressure plate. It's supposed to be rated for 370ish ft tq, and has a street disc, I am very pleased with mine. Don't have the part number off hand, but Jeff can hook you up with that. I was shooting for a spec clutch when I did my build but it couldn't be ready in time and this ACT is very nice. I don't think you could go wrong with either.

[JDM Sam]

I gotta try the spec on linuxracr's car. the pedal feel is like a stock mp3 clutch.

[t3ase]

I can't say much about my current transmission/clutch/flywheel setup due to the Mazda Warranty Mafia Hitmen, however, I will say I'd suggest going with a Spec Hybrid available through MAM and not the ACT Stage Two.

[505zoom]

I will echo what everyone else is saying by suggesting the SPEC stage 3 hybrid. The part number is SZ943H.

[BlkZoomZoom]

I'm only stock..........but I love my act.

[FC3s Boy]

i would stick with a full face clutch we run 500+hp on one, it is easier to relpace a clutch than a tranny

[wicked]

so is the stage 3 hybrid pucked or fullface?

[Focus]

You may also want to look in to bully clutches. They will build you one in 24hrs. to your spec. Disk, 4 puck, 6 puck. Kevlar, sintered iron or hybrid.

http://www.bullyclutch.com/

Here is their contact info:

(613)748-1515 or Toll-Free 1-800-661-9700

[Brian MP5T]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79770 (http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79770)

This guy has a bullyclutch...

[irr5302]

fidanza aluminum flywheel and clutch master stage 2 or 3

if you want mantain you transmision

[wicked]

so is the stage 3 hybrid pucked or fullface?
well?

[ddogg777]

MAMotorsports sells a SPEC full face clutch capable of holding over 500lbs*ft. It is a Stage 3 hybrid so it feels much closer to stock than their stage 5 ever would. Send Beau a PM, he can get you one. Linuxracr just bought one from him...

You will not find it on the Spec website, you have to order it through Beau.

[Mental Addiction]

Currently we are having Spec build a clutch for us.We are using there Stage 3 with a different pressure plate and different hybrid compound to get a stock pedal feel but yet hold 400-500HP.Linux just got one and he can tell you how it feels and holds.The Spec Hybrid from us is $369.

[t3ase]

Spec Hybrid + Flywheel:
http://images.thedilly.com/users/2003/09/24/t3ase/gallery/t3ase_spec_6puck.jpg
http://images.thedilly.com/users/2003/09/24/t3ase/gallery/t3ase_spec_blueplate.jpg
http://images.thedilly.com/users/2003/09/24/t3ase/gallery/P1001186_1_.jpg
http://images.thedilly.com/users/2003/09/24/t3ase/gallery/P1001178_1_.jpg

Magic Chef not included.

[daedalus]

That looks sweet!

The spec 3 hybrid isnt listed on their parts site. What is the difference between a spec 3 and spec 3 hybrid and how much did it run you.

Also, how much was the flywheel and did it make a difference as well?

[Mental Addiction]

That looks sweet!

The spec 3 hybrid isnt listed on their parts site. What is the difference between a spec 3 and spec 3 hybrid and how much did it run you.

Also, how much was the flywheel and did it make a difference as well?

Hybrid is ceramic and Kevlar.
Now with the Stage 3 we have built we use a different weave of Kelar(to help ease the damage to the flywheel) and a new compound they came out with a few months ago.
It is a 6 puck design(helps with engagment)and is good for roughly 400-500HP.
It's $369 for the clutch setup and $379 for the aluminum flywheel.

[BoOsTiN]

How's this for daily driving?
Any "chatter" upon takeoff?

[ddogg777]

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