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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: turbohf on July 16, 2014, 12:11:03 PM

Title: china/ebay clutches?!?!?
Post by: turbohf on July 16, 2014, 12:11:03 PM
yeah. well I'm a Jew...

I'm throwing together a single can. probably getting boost.

xtd stage2 clutches 215fttq that say not to be used on forced induction lol.
eClutchmaster that claims 219ft tq/60% more over stock power... and its $84 shipped  :Jew:
xtr stage 3. claims 273ft tq.... $89....this one has enclosed springs on the pucked disc.

is there any real experience here with these?
Title: Re: china/ebay clutches?!?!?
Post by: 92CXyD on July 16, 2014, 12:15:52 PM
I've used the stage 3 and stage 5 xtd clutch for all my build, w/ new lightened flywheels and never had issue.  :noel:
Title: Re: china/ebay clutches?!?!?
Post by: ratcityrex on July 16, 2014, 12:20:47 PM
I tried to use the xtd 6 puck stage 3 and it was a waste of time and money. With a rhb5 on the d series it would slip when I banged 3rd. I would have to ease into 3rd on power. And it chattered so hard. And that was with a new flywheel. Be the jew that you are and pick up another used act on craigslist.
Title: Re: china/ebay clutches?!?!?
Post by: Minor Threat on July 16, 2014, 02:24:58 PM
I'm a dealer for Yonaka and they sell China clutches, I've used a couple and not had any issues. Held 20+ psi just fine on the street, if I had slicks on it may have been a different story.
Title: Re: china/ebay clutches?!?!?
Post by: DSharp on July 16, 2014, 05:48:30 PM
i had a xtd stage 1 with lightend flywheel and it was ok
Title: Re: china/ebay clutches?!?!?
Post by: highroller54 on July 16, 2014, 09:01:00 PM
phone mike he will hook you up
Title: Re: china/ebay clutches?!?!?
Post by: turbohf on July 16, 2014, 09:52:43 PM
phone mike he will hook you up

not >$100 hook me up tho.
Title: Re: china/ebay clutches?!?!?
Post by: jdmhatchracer94 on July 16, 2014, 10:16:01 PM
I have a brand new xtd 5 with flywheel gonna go on the did shortly got it free so why not
Title: Re: china/ebay clutches?!?!?
Post by: n/a mike on July 17, 2014, 12:15:47 AM
Had the xtd 6puck unsprung with flywheel combo on my turbo zc.
Wasn't super powerful, but the clutch never once bitched about me raping it.

I've heard people have good luck with the xtd on d motors, but nothing else.
Title: Re: china/ebay clutches?!?!?
Post by: danz on July 27, 2014, 03:26:56 PM
The only one of those thats worth even trying is the XTD "SUPER CRAZY INSANE PLATE" its really heavy and will actually hold 400whp.  Ask for the absolute heaviest one they have.  And if they have a solid hub 4 puck disc (or even a 6 puck i guess) it would be worth trying.


If the disc has springs dont even bother.





SO when the pressure plate fails it will be either the diaphragm will snap or one of the straps will break at the rivet.  But it will last for a while and hold power and be cheap.


Your thrust bearings will get wiped out quick too.
Title: Re: china/ebay clutches?!?!?
Post by: turbohf on July 27, 2014, 04:49:11 PM
don't plan on having it long. don't plan on putting too many miles.  ::)


kinda afraid of an unsprung disc...
Title: Re: china/ebay clutches?!?!?
Post by: danz on July 27, 2014, 05:30:44 PM
Afraid to have less failures, better shifts, and quicker ET's?

You are crazy, but I like you.
Title: Re: china/ebay clutches?!?!?
Post by: ratcityrex on July 27, 2014, 06:00:34 PM
He's just gonna finish it and sell it. So if it's unsprung it won't have a very good resale to the average dumbass.
Title: Re: china/ebay clutches?!?!?
Post by: turbohf on July 27, 2014, 10:25:20 PM
i dont want it to chatter like a mofo.
Title: Re: china/ebay clutches?!?!?
Post by: Sedrostyle on July 28, 2014, 01:55:30 AM
I had a xtd stage 3 sprung 6 puck.  It was okay on a cable trans. Took some getting used too. I was scared it was gunna fly apart I had it for ahilw under daily driving. Never got to put power to it tho. I'd say go for it. Wouldn't hurt unless it came unglued
That's why I wanna do a strong full disc so they don't explode

What's the benefit of unsprung and have springs?
I've heard this term before but never seen one without springs or anyone tell me why they were better... as someone mentioned a little bit ago
Title: Re: china/ebay clutches?!?!?
Post by: danz on August 02, 2014, 02:53:23 PM
I had a xtd stage 3 sprung 6 puck.  It was okay on a cable trans. Took some getting used too. I was scared it was gunna fly apart I had it for ahilw under daily driving. Never got to put power to it tho. I'd say go for it. Wouldn't hurt unless it came unglued
That's why I wanna do a strong full disc so they don't explode

What's the benefit of unsprung and have springs?
I've heard this term before but never seen one without springs or anyone tell me why they were better... as someone mentioned a little bit ago

Mass is the enemy.  Reduce mass.  Increase awesome.
Title: Re: china/ebay clutches?!?!?
Post by: 92CXyD on August 02, 2014, 03:05:47 PM
Yeap reduce reciprocating mass of 15lbm is like taking off 100lbm of the chassis.  :noel: