getting engine replaced and changing the clutch while its apart whats a good clutch kit to get that is reliable and mainly for street use. i dont autocross or really race much. just daily driving mainly

 

Op,

If replacing the clutch and not doing any form of FI. The stock clutch is perfect. It can handle anything short of FI that you throw at it.


Travis

 

what is op ? so just a stock clutch kit? any certain brand that is better or any brand to avoid?

 

Congratulations !!!! You are the 100th person to start a new thread asking the exact same question

here is your prize: https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-...m-forum-73846/

further conditions on collecting said prize are here: http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda...t/61-0247.html

 

I appreciate your answer and even the included link is very helpful, I just don't set the need for sarcasm in 90% of your posts on this site. Not just to me to to many others. You have a lot of knowledge and by taking the time to find and post the link you apparently like helping new people out. I just wish you could be a little less harsh and short with people.. I did search clutch replacement. If you do as well you will see one post with people arguing about what's junk or not. And about 30 posts of useless posts that happen to mention the word clutch somewhere. . Plus I'm on my note 3 and it's not the easiest to search from. .again I do sincerely appreciate your information. Ty

 

Yes, just stick with the stock (exedy oem) clutch kit. Durable, fits perfect, easy on feet, and can take more torque than you have

 

Thanks RIWWP. Ive already ordered the clutch that Team suggested.

 

Did you realize that your post openly bashes and criticizes me without answering the question at all? You crack me up man ...


Glad the OP made a wise choice regardless

 

I've already got the clutch ordered and delivered. Thanks for the link Team, a suppose a little sarcasm is not to much to endure for good information :D

 

Ignore Team, he thinks by being condescending towards people that ask questions somehow makes him more important in a community where 98% see eachother as equals and want to help each other. It doesn't matter if it's a question that has been asked before or one that's never been asked or clarified.

If it were me, personally, in your situation, I might consider going with a slightly better clutch only if I considered FI a possibility in the future. I didn't read through the whole thread so I may have missed your stance on it, but I would be much more excited about changing out the stock flywheel to a lightened one that will considerably increase your acceleration. The stock clutch is pretty solid, the flywheel/counterweight is what I would be more concerned with.

Also, Charles Hill is an awesome guy to chat with. His love of the 8 is contagious.

 

Why bring me up and then also launch into your own openly condescending tirade, without even bothering to read the whole thread? The irony runs deep here ...

Regardless, you might find this an interesting read. It's not that significant with a while still remaining streetable. It feels good seat of the pants, but actual acceleration results are minimal since the gears you spend time accelerating in have the least affect.

http://www.jameshakewill.com/clutch-size.pdf

 

Stock clutch is plenty for just about any rx8. If you're planning enough FI to need more clutch then you'll be blowing your engine before out get out of the garage.

The Light flywheel feels faster but it isn't really any faster. You'll save a lot more power by investing in some lighter wheels, since it will be 4 times the weight reduction. one for every wheel. Also the light flywheel makes it much more difficult to take off with. Then you throw a better clutch on it and it's almost impossible. It's real fun watching people drive my car With a Excedy Hyper single and light flywheel.

 

I always chuckle when people call a stiffer clutch " better". For me the best clutch is the lightest pedal with enough holding power to do the job

I have a heavy twin disc....and I don't "like" it...it is stiff and a PIA to push in.....but it holds the power without slipping

Stiff clutch, light flywheel, short throw...makes driving it a challenge