whats the best clutch kit?

[devstar66]

so yea guys as the title says what clutch kit do you recomend and whats the lowest price but good quality clutch i should buy?

[deevergote]

Exedy. Use a throwout bearing directly from Honda.

[devstar66]

thanks bro thats what i had in mind so why use a honda bearing? just curious

[deevergote]

I've never heard anything good about aftermarket bearings, and I've had horrible luck with them myself. If the bearing fails, everything else gets destroyed. A $40 Honda bearing will save you a lot of time and money.

[devstar66]

ok i will use your advice i dont want my cb to crap out after i do my swap cuz i didnt listen

[devstar66]

have to ask a noob question but is there another bearing i have to buy besides the throw out bearing?

[Night Wolf]

so yea guys as the title says what clutch kit do you recomend and whats the lowest price but good quality clutch i should buy?

if your all OEM then exedy OEM spec one is good enough. also you should get the OEM through out bearing. but Ive always rocked the aftermarket ones lol


also do not forget to get the flywheel resurfaced & to change the rear main seal

[devstar66]

if your all OEM then exedy OEM spec one is good enough. also you should get the OEM through out bearing. but Ive always rocked the aftermarket ones lol


also do not forget to get the flywheel resurfaced & to change the rear main seal

i dont have to resurface the flywheel if i buy a new one right?

[Losiracer2]

I got an Exedy Stage 1 clutch kit that's been doing well ever since my 5spd conversion back in Aug 09'.

I think I paid 260 shipped for it. It came w/ a KOYO TO bearing so I just used that and it hasn't given me issues thus far w/ over 10k miles since then.

This clutch grabs a bit harder than an OE clutch would, so driving isn't as smooth, or it could be due to me having an 8lb lightweight Fidanza flywheel.

But it does take the abuse well and hasn't slipped even at 8K shifts. I basically learned how to drive stick after I did my 5spd swap and it's still just like the day I put it in. So its a durable clutch.

[devstar66]

nice bro i think i will go with that i just want to have a good strong clutch i like to drive fast so might be what im looking for

[deevergote]

The clutch has nothing to do with how fast you go. If you're not putting down a lot of power, you don't need anything more than stock replacement. In fact, it will only make driving more difficult, and it will wear out faster.

Most aftermarket flywheels have a pilot bearing, and should come with it.

You do not have to resurface a new flywheel.


I HAVE heard that the bearings that come with the Exedy kits are good... though after the carnage that ensued after my cheapo XTD bearing caused, I'll play it safe and use one directly from Honda from here on out.

[mgcshroomz]

The clutch has nothing to do with how fast you go. If you're not putting down a lot of power, you don't need anything more than stock replacement. In fact, it will only make driving more difficult, and it will wear out faster.

Most aftermarket flywheels have a pilot bearing, and should come with it.

You do not have to resurface a new flywheel.


I HAVE heard that the bearings that come with the Exedy kits are good... though after the carnage that ensued after my cheapo XTD bearing caused, I'll play it safe and use one directly from Honda from here on out.

A higher stage clutch wears faster? Is it just because of the materials used to make the clutch?
I am need of a new clutch soon, but have never heard that a higher performance clutch wears faster than OEM. Thanks for the insight!

[deevergote]

I'm actually only making an assumption based on what I know about brake pads (and clutch material is similar). I suppose I shouldn't have said that with such authority.

However, added grip with a friction material usually results in a shorter lifespan. Much like summer tires vs. all season tires. Sticky summer tires will wear out faster, while providing significantly better grip.

[mgcshroomz]

Yeah it made sense once I thought about it, but I had just never heard it before. It may not be very noticable since most people won't change the clutch but one time in owning a car (most people I know don't keep a car longer than 4-5 years haha).
But it is something worth looking into! Thanks for the insight though!

[Losiracer2]

nice bro i think i will go with that i just want to have a good strong clutch i like to drive fast so might be what im looking for

yeah, according to the claims of Exedy, the stage 1 has a 36% higher torque capacity than the OE clutch does. And Exedy is the OE supplier to a LOT of cars, so they're quality is superior