GTRAGEnz Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Can anyone give me an idea what clutches are out there that are strong enough to take 650hp but still be drivable around the street without lurching at the intersections. My gtr has a insane twin plate in it that the second u release the pedal the tiniest, the clutch fully engadges making town driving very uncomfortable. Ive been told the Nismo super coppermix clutch is meant to be really good (link below) but wondered if anyne has one an could tell me what its like, or any other suggestions of a clutch, I drive the car once a week if that. so having that insane twin set up, whatever it is, is too much. Any help greatly appreciated :-) http://www.nismo.co.jp/en/products/competition/clutch/sctwin.html Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423011-best-clutch-for-high-hp/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 will def need a twin plate for the power and if its a streeter then nismo is one of the best for driveability! Alot of people on here are using them and recommend them Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423011-best-clutch-for-high-hp/#findComment-6806391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRAGEnz Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 Its gotta be good to be Nismo :-) My car beig sent for new dyno after they've put a better fuel set up in the boot, an Im swapping ecu to hks fcon vpro, so gonna get the clutch done then, cant wait to see the results of it all Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423011-best-clutch-for-high-hp/#findComment-6806392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 exactly! nismo ftw but yeah for streatablity nismo is said to be like a standard clutch, i have a tilton in mine and its a pig! gotta drop it at every set of lights haha good luck with the build. got a members ride thread? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423011-best-clutch-for-high-hp/#findComment-6806397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRAGEnz Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 No not yet. I only signed on here this morning . But will definitely look into it :-) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423011-best-clutch-for-high-hp/#findComment-6806638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 you can use a single plate clutch for over 1000hp applications, but wont be very streetable.. i talked to the gearbox engineer at rapisarda racing and he told me to go for a nice single plate clutch for my track car.but any twin plate will be abit tougher to drive,but the nismo twin is easy as hell to drive even around town. was in a 260kw r33 with one in that and was heaps easy. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423011-best-clutch-for-high-hp/#findComment-6806869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nii San Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 i had the same problem in my 33 its got a 2200lb rated billet twin plate. the second you lift off even a mm it would engage, my mechanic took a look bled the clutch and then adjusted the pedal till the biting point was ok Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423011-best-clutch-for-high-hp/#findComment-6807155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never Enough Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 (edited) I used to have an Exedy twin and it was a pig in traffic and the pedal was a lot heavier than standard. I now use an ATS triple carbon clutch whick feels like a standard clutch to drive. They're also a lot lighter which makes it easier on gearbox synchros between gear changes! The only downside is that they're are fairly expensive, but if you can afford to run a 650hp RB then I guess you can afford one of these. Highly recommended! http://www.nengun.com/ats/carbon-clutch Edited April 7, 2013 by Never Enough Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423011-best-clutch-for-high-hp/#findComment-6807345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRAGEnz Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 Thanks for the help guy Im happy to spend to money to get the best clutch for the job, what I want to be sure of is, it's not that the pedal is too hard to press, mine feels only a lil harder than factory, but the issue I have with the clutch is it fully engadges as soon as u release pedal the tiniest, so its great for launching, but not great at traffic lights, whih the car spends more time around town than a track, So with the ATS triple carbon clutch is it streetable in that sence, The Nismo clutch read up says its good for round town yet still tough enough to take the power. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423011-best-clutch-for-high-hp/#findComment-6808231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never Enough Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 The ATS clutch slips well but once it warms up it tends to grip harder so higher revs are required from a standstill start. If you search there's other members that have posted similar questions to yours. This should help you make your choice. Thanks for the help guy Im happy to spend to money to get the best clutch for the job, what I want to be sure of is, it's not that the pedal is too hard to press, mine feels only a lil harder than factory, but the issue I have with the clutch is it fully engadges as soon as u release pedal the tiniest, so its great for launching, but not great at traffic lights, whih the car spends more time around town than a track, So with the ATS triple carbon clutch is it streetable in that sence, The Nismo clutch read up says its good for round town yet still tough enough to take the power. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423011-best-clutch-for-high-hp/#findComment-6809233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
34GeeTeeTee Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I run a single plate that will take 650hp and is daily driven, very nice clutch.... A bit bitey on occasion but much better than a lot of aftermarket clutches... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423011-best-clutch-for-high-hp/#findComment-6809281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggaz Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Nismo C Spec coppermix. Been in my car for 7 years and never slipped. Drives awsome. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423011-best-clutch-for-high-hp/#findComment-6810077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRsean Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Coppermix twin spec C, love it, smooth takeoffs and very easy to use Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423011-best-clutch-for-high-hp/#findComment-6811585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4a0s Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 single plate clutches because of the very nature that its just one plate..need harder springs to hold the power thus its heavier. Twin plates and so on increase the friction area by having multiple plates which engage progressively thus the springs can be lighter. however, once they engage, they engage. there is hardly any biting point. Have only used ORC before so I cant comment on other brands...but I love the ORC twin plate Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423011-best-clutch-for-high-hp/#findComment-6814911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBMunkie Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 My STOCK '32 has a decent Twin plate in it.Tad bitey, but thanks to being low release - I ain't gonna fry it by revving through the engagement zone.Unlike my Subaru. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423011-best-clutch-for-high-hp/#findComment-6842399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenJC Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I've got a nismo coppermix twin comp edition in my 32 GTR and its superb! It did take a while to bed in as the competition one is a bit sticky but after some driving and a few launches its smooth as silk. It gives plenty of pedal travel and is easy to drive. I forget its even aftermarket... It's almost stock feeling. Expect around $1800 for this one Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423011-best-clutch-for-high-hp/#findComment-6857269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISLIDE013 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I had a twin plate OSgiken with 450+kw and felt stock to me Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423011-best-clutch-for-high-hp/#findComment-6873838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hattori Hanzo 69 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 so who has actually pushed a Jim Berry single plate upward of 650 - 700 whp? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423011-best-clutch-for-high-hp/#findComment-6873847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISLIDE013 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I've heard nothing but bad things about jim berry Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423011-best-clutch-for-high-hp/#findComment-6874058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r32-25t Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Nismo C Spec coppermix. Been in my car for 7 years and never slipped. Drives awsome. Coppermix twin spec C, love it, smooth takeoffs and very easy to use I agree 100% with these two, drives like factory and holds well over 400 in stroker engines Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/423011-best-clutch-for-high-hp/#findComment-6874302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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