Cascade Crew

jakemk8706 · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:20 pm Post subject: my clutch is going out.

started noticing it the last time i drove my car which was when we had those sunny days a few months ago, then again this past weekend. it is getting worse and worse the more i drive it lol. but i dont really know what clutch to get. any recomendations??? i dont wanna shell out over 300 on a centerforce, but i found this one.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=ZZZ-30009&N=700+4294924928+4294908216+4294908198+4294925134+4294839071+4294865886+4294908395+115&autoview=sku

anyone use a zoom clutch before?

Twilightoptics · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:50 pm Post subject:

Stock clutches will handle 250hp just fine. Get something better only if you plan on considerably more power. I'm using spec's second line. One up from stock and my axle twisted before the clutch slipped.

rjmcgee · The Hammer Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 2328

Paul is right, I ran that clutch when I first did the 5 spd in my car. It was fine until I did exhaust, that night it started to slip. Of course I do thing back asswards and probably picked up 50 hp at the wheels when I did exhaust. Smile

Al Hasse · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:54 pm Post subject:

The clutch in my 89 is a Zoom Street/Strip. It was installed shortly after I bought the car. Takes a bit more effort than stock, but not too uncomfortable, unless you're at a very long red light

Twilightoptics · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:59 pm Post subject:

Al Hasse · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:05 pm Post subject:

DBL_TKE · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:11 pm Post subject:

I wish my clutch was going out...

fiveoformula · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:41 pm Post subject:

aaron_sK · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:43 pm Post subject:

Xophertony · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:38 am Post subject:

centerforce is nothing special. get a stocker, or get a spec. i have a spec lvl1 in my v6 car and that is a GREAT clutch. the centerforce in my GTA feels no different then a stock clutch, but the clutch in the little six takes the abuse.

do not get a parts store clutch.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:49 am Post subject:

iansane · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:17 pm Post subject:

chevymad · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:31 pm Post subject:

Tony had one come apart remember.

But we see very few clutch returns. I'd definatly spend the few $$ extra for a new over a remanufactured though. The price difference is negligible for what you get.

aaron_sK · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:47 pm Post subject:

Dewey316 · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:16 pm Post subject:

Being manufactured by the same company, does not equate to the same quality of matterials, quality of manufacturing, or quality control.

Not that I have any tech to bring, but I'm just saying.

chevymad · Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:49 am Post subject:

As far as I could tell the centerforce pressure plates the same as stock, with the weights added. I think most of the upgrade is in the disc on those. Of course you can't see spring pressure either. I do know they're both Valeo. Most of the stuff is made in china now too.