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Heavy Duty Clutch. Which and where to get for 1.6NA?
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:55 pm
by jules
Hi,
I think I only have a couple more months left in the old clutch. The standard Mazda clutch has managed to get me from 86,000km to 135,000km. That's close to 50,000km, and I'm happy with that.
I've always felt the OEM is marginal at best, so I'm going to get something a bit more robust, but I don't want a heavy feeling clutch.
I'm looking at the Exedy HD clutch as an option. Does anyone have an opinion on this?
Also does anyone know a good place to source a HD clutch in SE Qld, or know what they cost? I've been to the Exedy site, but it's not a bountiful source of information.
Thanks for looking at my non-urgent question
Jules
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:32 pm
by Uncle Arthur
You might try GP Cars at kelvin Grove, or even Richard.
If you track one down I'll bring it down to you on GCDDIII
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:53 pm
by jules
Thoughts, or rather nightmares, of you and Boags stuck under your cars swearing and turning black begin to surface.......
vs
mucho-beer-swillage-and wingzzzz-consumption.
Anybody got a hoist and some air tools?
Jules
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 3:24 pm
by JBT
Try ABS for a price on a clutch kit. Don't forget the spigot bearing too.
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 4:10 pm
by jules
or the engine rear crank seal
Jules
Re:
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 5:06 pm
by Uncle Arthur
jules wrote:or the engine rear crank seal
Jules
Or Andrew's seal installation tools......
and compressor.........
and air tools............
I can of course bring vehicle stands.
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 5:26 pm
by jules
You can see why I'm tossing up whether to let a mechanic do this job, along with the flywheel machining.
Jules
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 6:16 pm
by john!
Had my clutch done earlier this year, oem replacement was around 320 from memory, pbr 6 puck heavy duty was around 380, which I ended up going with. It is slightly heavier than stock, but only becomes a drama in traffic and so on, same as a normal clutch really. Probably just as easy to either have a spare flywheel sitting round all machined up and ready to go or invest in a lightweight flywheel is you are doing it on a dodgy day.
john!
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:06 am
by jules
I have a spare flywheel in my garage (thanks Boags).
After seeing a price for fitment, I am starting to consider doing this
Jules
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:16 pm
by Ajay
what was the labour charge to fit it???
(just curious.. clutch is sloooowwwllly going)
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 10:13 am
by jules
PM sent
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 6:40 pm
by sabretooth
I got mine from Nick's Clutches in umm Archerfield I think.
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:04 pm
by jules
Thanks. I think I'll order a HD Organic then.
Jules
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 10:26 am
by jules
Autobarn. Excellent.
I'll get one organised.
Jules
Re: Heavy Duty Clutch. Which and where to get for 1.6NA?
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 7:00 pm
by Techno
Slugoid wrote:jules wrote:I'm looking at the Exedy HD clutch as an option. Does anyone have an opinion on this?
I just got a Exedy Sports Tuff HD clutch for my NA6. $336 from my local Autobarn.
PS: Un-named Autobarn dealer tried to sell me a HD Cushioned Button by saying it's easier to drive than a regular HD....go figure
.
So how does the cushioned button clutch drive then
...... I hear that it ain't at all like the regular 5 puck jobbie.
What can you tell me about your experience with the Exedy HD cushion button clutch that brings you to scoff at the Autobarn claim.