240sx guys have been using them for years (some with success some without), and here's why I went with ACT.

This SPEC clutch failure tore through the bell housing. This makes me want a scatter shield. whew!


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Ok, I know that some people simply install parts incorrectly but, I just don't read this stuff about other clutches on freshalloy (well respected Nissan forum). Take it for what it's worth

 

wow, tore that transmission up pretty good. I have a few good friends with LS1 F-bodies that run Spec clutches and have zero problems at all with them.

 

Don't you have a 6 banger? I thought a Stage 4 (for the 6 banger) was rated to 510 ft/lbs. Overkill?

I also wonder how many of these "sucky" clutches are install issues?

 

also could be break in issues too.

 

i have an ACT and like it

 

If you look closely in your picture you'll notice that none of the flywheel bolts are there. They either backed out or sheared. I don't see how a pressure plate could fail like that.

 

Yes its only a V6 and I have had NO break in issues. I broke the clutch in for 500 miles w/ VERY Light driving. There are no Intall issues, the clutch is out of warrenty. There warrenty is 4 months i have had it for 6 months. Conclusion, the clutch is a piece of shit.

 

Yo i got a mildly modded cobra and a spec stage 2. the stage 2 is rated to 540 ft.lbs of tq. you have a v6 so why in the he11 you even thought u needed a stage 3 is plain stupid. my stage 2 has been going strong for 6 months no problems. so when a 200hp v6 says he blew out a stage 4 all i can do it laugh.

 

First of all our cars have differnet size clutchs, the stage rating for my stage 4 is less than your stage 2, my stage 4 is 510ft/lbs. I am no where near that, so thats why its a quality issue. Im making a little more than 200HP at the flywheel

 

I'd say install issue. I highly doubt the little hp you are making would destroy a spec 4. I've never had probs with spec and they stand behind their clutches.