What clutches are you guys using?

[cpa7man]

What are you guys/gals doing for replacement clutches?
I'm looking at at these options:
centerforce kit from Mazdacomp
stock
Bonez street/strip
ISC racing's setup

I've got an 84 RX-7
I would appreciate any opinions. Thanks

[cpa7man]

Forgot to show sig.

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Paul Pineider
ITA 05 (Soudiv)

[lateapex911]

Call Mazdaspeed. I went with their advice, and so far, so good.

Its a 4 pucker IIRC.

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Jake Gulick
CarriageHouse Motorsports
ITA 57 RX-7
New England Region
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[dyoungre]

I used a new, stock clutch and pressure plate on my '80 without any issues for 4 years. I am trying a 4 puck this year; any problems, I'll keep you posted....

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Dave Youngren
NER ITA RX7 #61

[jake7140]

I just got a HASPORT "stronger than stock", stock-type that that I will be putting in soon. He also carries the puck-types.
Great prices, great service from Ron. Good feedback on life from others.
http://www.rx7-racers.com/

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[cpa7man]

Thanks for the input guys. I just e-mailed Ron.

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Paul Pineider
ITA 05 (Soudiv)

[Silkworm]

Bone stock.. Haven't had an issue yet after a year and half, replacing it now only cause the transmission died http://Forum.ImprovedTouring.com/it/smile.gif

PaulC

[Tak]

A word of caution on clutch jobs--if you don't have the mazda tool to remove the needle (idler) bearing--DON'T!. Attempting to remove this bearing from the eccentric shaft without the proper tool will damage the bearing and seal. The result will be grease getting slung onto your new clutch and lots of slippage...


Tak
#29 ITA
SFR SCCA

[cpa7man]

From what I understand your right on Tak. If the bearing has not failed just pack with fresh grease and leave it be.

[Dick Elliott]

Stock rotary pick-up clutch works great.

[C. Ludwig]

No need for the expensive Mazda tool. Any inside puller (might need to file it down to fit the small ID of the bearing) and a slide hammer can get it done.

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Chris Ludwig
08 ITS RX7 CenDiv

[miketrier]

I've been running the centerforce that was in the car when I bought it in '99 without problem thus far. I average 20 20-30 minute sessions annually (5 race weekends). If it failed, I'd probably go with the ISC setup.

[Rex B]

I have run a new stock BW Brute Power setup the first 2 years, Then I put a 4-puck clutch disk in using the exisitng pressure plate. I have also used the Centerforce setup. All work fine, reliability is a non-issue. I like the engagement of the 4-puck, so that's my choice. I guess the ideal would be a Centerforce pressure plate over a 4-puck disk.

[benracin]

I'm using an Act 4-puck. Comes in a neat yellow. Only one season so far so I can't give you any real time tested results, but I like it so far!

Ben.