Clutch for 3TC
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2013 6:24 am
Looking at replacing the clutch behind my 3TC soon. It's in a KE30.
I did have a PBR stock replacement clutch, which was still new. It was OK with a stock 3TC with headers, 2" exhaust, and 32/36 Weber, but seemed to slip a bit when driven hard. A mechanic drove the car and said it needed to be replaced.
Soon I'm going to have a 3TC with a ported head, 1mm oversized stainless steel valves, 9.8:1 compression, 280 duration camshaft (0.45" lift), and twin dellorto DHLA40 carburetors. So I'm looking for a better clutch, that can last a bit, but still easy going for daily use.
Here in Australia there are two main clutch brands Exedy and Extreme:
http://www.exedy.com.au/sports-tuff
http://www.xtremeclutch.com.au/en/product-range/clutch
But seem to be a bit expensive when compared to brands in the USA. Was thinking of going with an Exedy Heavy Duty clutch kit, but is over $350 online and near $400 purchased through a local dealer.
So looking for alternative brands in the USA. Spec clutches seem to be much cheaper online such as ebay. Thinking about a stage 2+
http://www.specclutch.com/products
What are people's experiences with the clutch they have used with their 3TC, any recommendations?
I did have a PBR stock replacement clutch, which was still new. It was OK with a stock 3TC with headers, 2" exhaust, and 32/36 Weber, but seemed to slip a bit when driven hard. A mechanic drove the car and said it needed to be replaced.
Soon I'm going to have a 3TC with a ported head, 1mm oversized stainless steel valves, 9.8:1 compression, 280 duration camshaft (0.45" lift), and twin dellorto DHLA40 carburetors. So I'm looking for a better clutch, that can last a bit, but still easy going for daily use.
Here in Australia there are two main clutch brands Exedy and Extreme:
http://www.exedy.com.au/sports-tuff
http://www.xtremeclutch.com.au/en/product-range/clutch
But seem to be a bit expensive when compared to brands in the USA. Was thinking of going with an Exedy Heavy Duty clutch kit, but is over $350 online and near $400 purchased through a local dealer.
So looking for alternative brands in the USA. Spec clutches seem to be much cheaper online such as ebay. Thinking about a stage 2+
http://www.specclutch.com/products
What are people's experiences with the clutch they have used with their 3TC, any recommendations?