PBR’s “RPM” clutch vs Exedy clutch

Gladiator · Postby **Gladiator** » Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:14 pm

I’m just about to buy a new clutch for my stock NA 1.6 & I’m after peoples experiences with either. Obviously Exedy is popular & has reputation. RPM is made by PBR who own Clutch Industries.

Price difference isn’t huge.
RPM - $200
Exedy - $235

Adverts for each in pics.

Thanks in advance.

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hks_kansei · Postby **hks_kansei** » Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:49 pm

If the price different were massive, I'd go for the PBR, they make good hydraulic brake components, so I can only assume they're also trying to do decent dry parts too.

However, for a $35 difference, I'd go the exedy, tried and true.

And will be 100x better than my old clutch (valeo)
The old shudder-slipper.

Gladiator · Postby **Gladiator** » Mon Jan 08, 2018 5:30 pm

Thanks mate. That was sort of my thinking also.

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project.r.racing · Postby **project.r.racing** » Wed Jan 10, 2018 3:32 pm

I had a R1161N in my Astina that did 15,000km per year, including motorkhanas and sprints. BP engine with clutch plate LSD. Astina did another 100,000km before I retired it. The Astina weighted in at 1160kg, so should have no issues on a lighter NA6.

Gladiator · Postby **Gladiator** » Wed Jan 10, 2018 6:54 pm

project.r.racing wrote:I had a R1161N in my Astina that did 15,000km per year, including motorkhanas and sprints. BP engine with clutch plate LSD. Astina did another 100,000km before I retired it. The Astina weighted in at 1160kg, so should have no issues on a lighter NA6.

Hmmmm, interesting. I’m holding off buying until tomorrow, because I’m picking up a second hand, balanced lightened flywheel & clutch with apparently very little use. I’m buying the flywheel, if the clutch is any good it’s a bonus. The clutch has a green cover so I’m unsure of the brand. If it’s crap I’ll just buy a new one.

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Gladiator · Postby **Gladiator** » Thu Jan 11, 2018 2:04 pm

I picked this up this morning. RPM clutch & lightened flywheel for $150 so I’m pretty happy. Clutch has heaps left too.

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manga_blue · Postby **manga_blue** » Thu Jan 11, 2018 2:47 pm

Well, that was easy!

Gladiator · Postby **Gladiator** » Thu Jan 11, 2018 9:22 pm

^ Yep, a no brainer really.

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project.r.racing · Postby **project.r.racing** » Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:58 am

Without giving away to much personal details. Do you mind telling me whom you brought the flywheel and clutch off and what car is came out of.

Gladiator · Postby **Gladiator** » Sat Jan 13, 2018 3:25 pm

From an older English bloke. North side of Brisbane. He bought the red NA (white hard top) from NSW I think. He is supercharging it & the car will be dedicated track car.
That’s all I know.

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Gladiator · Postby **Gladiator** » Wed Mar 07, 2018 7:47 pm

I just thought I’d give an update. This RPM clutch feels really good. Only a couple of hundred ks in but so far so good.

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