JBlueCLS6

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I know a couple of them have taken dives... but for those of you who have them... and are preferably boosted... how are they holding up?

I ask because I could probably get the combo cheap and I think my clutch is finished. Should I go with Comptech or stock considering the price will be alot more reasonable than 1k+

fuzzy02CLS

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I really don't think there's anything wrong with the stuck clutch. I don't think CT or anyone else will make a better clutch.
The CT gain is in the light flywheel. So your really only paying for that.

JBlueCLS6

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Thats understood however are there gains over stock with this setup (Will I lose torque? I've heard LW Flywheels cause loss) and will the Comptech parts last and be able to handle the power?

Like I previously stated I can get the Combo for a fairly reasonable price. How much is the stock setup?

synth19

I looked at a LW flywheel for my Z when I upgraded the clutch, the chatter and noise at idle was way too annoying so I just resurfaced my flywheel and got a very streetable clutch rated @ 525 tq.

Excelerate

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A lighter weight flywheel will allow you rev up more quickly. It also revs down more quickly. It isn't usually recommended to run a LW flywheel if you are boosted b/c the car will rev down quickly in between shifts and therefore the less RPM's the engine is at the more time it takes for the turbo to spool back up. The Comptech disc doesn't increase holding power.

I haven't heard chatter at low RPM's on my LW flywheel.

JBlueCLS6

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I don't have a Turbo so i'm not really worried about the lag... I just don't want to lose torque or have to replace it shortly afterwards.

jproy

I am currently replacing mine with stock. It has proven its durability. There are a few threads somwhere about lack of durability for comptech clutch package. Overheating etc. check it out. remove the clutch damper and go stock.

JBlueCLS6

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Holy crap I just got quoted around 1300 to get my stock clutch replaced from an Acura dealership D=

I was told labor alone is gonna be around 1k if I bring my own parts.

fuzzy02CLS

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What hour rate they using? Standard is $90/hour & at that rate it doesn't take 11 hours in labor to replace the clutch. $1K/$90

mrsteve

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The Comptech clutch is NO STRONGER than the OEM clutch.

If you are currently worried about smoking the clutch why spend all that money on a Comptech piece?

The problem with the clutch is that during hard shifting the pressure plate doesn't get a change to fully enage.

blk2001tlon19s

Is your clutch about dead? Why not just wait for the competetion clutch stuff to come through if it isn't almost dead already.

mrsteve

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is that really ever goign to be produced?

JBlueCLS6

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Exactly... I can't just wait and assume... If my clutch is taking a dive I'll need to make a decision probably in about 2 weeks.

blk2001tlon19s

As far as I know the answer is yes at least I hope it is. I did get an email from them regarding it last month and I believe Thinjim has spoke with them since.

blk2001tlon19s

Is your clutch about dead? Why not just wait for the competetion clutch stuff to come through if it isn't almost dead already.


That's why I originally asked if your clutch was almost dead or not. If it is, then I understand doing what you are doing. Spec clutches makes a clutch package that should work. One of the 3gen tl guys just recently got it however not sure how much it was, etc or even how good it is because I know they have stage 1 - 4

SIRSIG

i go for the comptech if you think you can get it for less than that, but, you still have to buy the PP cause they don't supply that. Comptech is just good for the track on what i heard, so on a drag strip it could be a different story...

ThinJim

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I have the comptech flywheel and it uses the stock pressure plate and they provide a sprung disk. It's held up fine on mine until recently and it was used on my supercharger and the turbo. If you change out the pulley's on the front of the motor and use the comptech flywheel, your asking for a disaster. The motor need some dampning effect. Just hang on a bit longer.


Yep, that's what I'm experiencing, it does kill the spool up time between gears. I'd say for the sc and na, it's great, probably more so for the na guys.



Yeah, removing the dampner is the trick, it works well and engages much quicker.



It's coming.

SIRSIG

i tried this and it's awesome! thanks Jim!

sadly i have to wait for that clutch cause i just replaced mine with the OEMs. i guess i have to wait again for your verdict for the competition clutch

Allout

As usual, Tom is right on the money. My experience is good with the Comptech flywheel and friction disk. I am not using a lightweight crank pulley and do not recommend doing both. Getting rid of the stock dual mass flywheel made a huge difference in the way this car drives. It does spin up better.

The spooling effect only relates to turbo's that require exhaust gas to keep the turbine spinning. S/C is unaffected as it's belt driven.

I also plan on upgrading to the Competition Clutch Pressure Plate when they introduce just for an additional piece of mind. The stock pressure plate seems to be the weak link in the clutch assembly.

JBlueCLS6

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Alright...

Seems the combo holds up well enough if you do not have a lightened pulley 2 more questions.

Will the lightened flywheel make the car more uncomfortable to drive. I have heard instances where you must engage the clutch at higher RPMs...

Also for any of you who have taken it to the track... would you say there are improvements?