AC-knowledgedis

I own a 2003 Acura Cl type 6 speed and my clutch is starting to slip. I went ahead and purchased an Aasco lighter flywheel and need advice on which direction to go on the clutch. I am leaning towards a Spec 2 Plus clutch unless someone with first hand experience has a better suggestion. I have read on a thread on acurazine that some say this clutch is a "glorified stock clutch". I currently am running just bolt ons. Any input would really help. Thanks.

m733l

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i'm currently in the market looking for a clutch kit myself. i was told to stay away from the spec clutches. we don't have many options out there. seems like clutchmaster is a proven way to go if you are boosted. i believe xlr8 is coming out with his own kit that is suppose to be better. if you are just running bolt-on, why not just replace it with the oem clutch?

brian6speed

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I would either stay with oem clutch with aluminum flywheel, or clutchmaster stage 3 kit depending on what you want to spend.

AARONSredTYPE-S

i agree with brian. Stay away from spec because from most on here, they break easily or dont last very long.
oem with p2r disk seems to be a popular setup as well...that aasco flywheel should liven up your car once all is done...gl

civicdrivr

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+1

Avoid SPEC like the clap.

AC-knowledgedis

What about an exedy oem replacement clutch?

AC-knowledgedis

So you guys are implying a stage 2 plus from spec would be worst than running a factory clutch? Does any one have any good links for a clutchmasters clutch? Also is stage 3 is what I should get?

m733l

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i know excelerate sells them on his site.

check out this thread:

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/excelerate-performance-xlr8-clutch-kit-3-2-cl-tl-826177/

civicdrivr

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Exedy is good, Ive run it on two of my previous cars. But its not a performance clutch, its just an OEM replacement.

Do not waste your money of the SPEC clutches. They use an OEM pressure plate thats been repainted and claim its stronger then factory, and they dont last. Every person that I know that has run a SPEC clutch ended up going back to OEM in a very short period.

The CM setup is great, but its pricey.

ANC297

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Competition clutch makes a good product.

civicdrivr

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They dont have anything available for us.

StreetKA

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I think very good choice is to get oem clutch i would say if you dont push crazy power it will last the longest. I dont trust aftermarket options.this is too much work for something to go wrong i say go oem if u can. You can resurface old flywheel and reuse it. Also u can get p2r clutch disc and that would be my only option other than oem. That my personal prefferance

Silver Bullet CL-S

Ya I jus got an OEM excedy clutch about. 3 months ago fees good but I heard the same from what the others are talkin about. Gl its a a pain to put on too!

StreetKA

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just to let ppl know they have Luk flywheel on ebay for $225 which same thing as OEM

m733l

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just purchased the CM stage 4 kit. was told that it will be harsher. hope it will still be able to be my daily driver....will keep you posted

AC-knowledgedis

I went ahead and purchased oem clutch and throw out bearing and also clutch slave cylinder as well as the aasco lightweight flywheel. I will keep you posted on the the way it all comes out.

A418t81

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I found the stock kit including the clutch, pp, throwout bearing, and pilot bearing for $325 shipped. Went that route.

Rejckt

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You are fucking crazy using a cm stage4 as a daily.
It took me a while to get use to a cm stage3 as a daily.

m733l

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i guess it wont be my daily driver then....i'll just have to wait and see.

rush

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Please stay away from spec they break way to easily

CLSspeedx

This is a great thread.. thanks AC. I'm likely going to be going the same route. I'll have official word back from the shop tomorrow but he said he thought the tech said the clutch and flywheel looked pretty bad. I think I'll go OEM on the clutch and stuff and then also consider the aasco flywheel if required. Is it the general consensus that the aasco is the best flywheel for that kind of money?

civicdrivr

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Its the only flywheel aside from stock.

CLSspeedx

Hmm Swore I saw a CT one or some other brand...

Guess that helps make it an easy decision if they say mine needs replacement though! Thanks

civicdrivr

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CT used to make a kit but it resulted in a FUBAR'd engine. They dont do it anymore.

CLSspeedx

Ah ok cool thx, I read about that back in some real old posts didn't realized the just stopped making them rather than fix the failed design! One side of me hopes mine can be resurfaced, but I realize not everyone can do it correctly and I new would be better!

1foxbody

Where's the cheapest place to purchase a aasco flywheel?

civicdrivr

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I think Heel Toe was doing some sort of deal on them awhile back. Not sure if thats still going on.

CLSspeedx

I haven't researched that enough. That's one of today's projects if I can find time... I think I've seen them for around $550? I will have to check out heel-toes site.

AznWay

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Can you feel real big different with just P2R 6 Puck Clutch an not changing of the flywheel?

I'll be getting my clutch done in Sept an thinking about adding P2R 6 Puck Clutch with Exedy kit...

Allout

I'm still running one. Been using it for 70K miles.

1foxbody

Does anyone know if the clutch masters stage three kit is just a oem pressure plate spray painted like spec or is it their own design? I don't want to run a unsprung disk or puck design since I drive the car often.

Excelerate

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No the CM Stage 3 kits run a custom Pressure Plate built by CM. It's a 2200 lb PP.

We have these kits on sale on our website too.

1foxbody

What's the lb for the stock pp if you know? They're kit also comes with a aasco flywheel correct?

m733l

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it def. required some getting use to, but nothing that can not be used for a daily driver. the only main difference is the point of engagement. other than that it feels very similar to stock. in terms of feel.

yes, they come with the aasco flywheel.

civicdrivr

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The PP is definitely CMs own.