Need a new clutch? which one?

[RiverSide]

It has become apparent that the clutch currently in my car is not going to last under the current power output. I beleive it is full face organic.

I plan to replace this, however i am a bit baffled as to which would be better.......

1. 5 puck ceramic, sprung centre single plate?

2. twin plate ceramic?

3. or if the current clutch is simply worn from use in Japan and will do the job with a reco....then just reco?

How streetable is option 1? I would prefer to go for a ceramic as it will put up with more abuse than the organic, but also need it to be completely streetable.

thanks for your help

[BHDave]

What sort of power are we talking about and do you use the car on the strip or in traffic?

How much of a nasty clutch can you put up with?

We need more info.

That said. OS Giken twin plate will probably fit the bill but cost a small fortune. They are a good clutch though with good drivability and excellent clamping force without massive pedal effort.

[RiverSide]

I am running about 280 rwhp out of rb20 in a cefiro, the vehicle needs to be able to be easily street driven, whilst still put up with attending drift meets at qld raceway.

I would prefer to avoid running a twin or triple plate simply due to the high purchase costs and high re-co costs.

having spoken to a few people, it seems the best options are re-co the current clutch OR replace it with 5 puck ceramic............problem is.....Which one????

[BHDave]

You can reco the current pressure plate with a heavier spring and replace the friction plate.

Problem is that a button clutch, even a sprung centre will be a bitch to drive in traffic and a full face organic will die quite quickly at your current power levels and when used for drift, particularly if your fond of popping the clutch to get the rears spinning.

Have a look at www.xclutch.com.au for a few more options as in your situation i'd be looking at using a multi button for better drivability with the added bite that a button would give.