GaRn

As far as I PLAN to go will be crower stg 2 cams and header w/cut out... so Im not gonna be lookin at probably any more than 160 whp.. if that.

So would you recommend to go with an OEM clutch or an Exedy clutch?

It is either or, I am not considering any other brands...

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tenzola

exedy makes honda clutches... i think they make a lot of oem clutches if i'm not correct

an oem is around 125 and the organic is around 240

after driving around for a month on the oranic and then going back to the stock .. i really like the feel and grab of the organic

the oem is good for the power you putting out.. but when i did mine.. the "what if it slips" came into play... i didn't want to risk doing the clutch all over again.. so i spent the money on the organic and it was money well spent.. plus pedal pressure wasn't increased much.. a slight bit over stock.. but one you drive the organic and go back to stock.. the stock one feels like a new civic clutch.. something like you can push it to the floor with your pinky

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KB798

Yes, you're correct. Exedy manufacturers OEM Honda clutches.

IMO it's really not necessary to get an aftermarket clutch unless you're putting out more than 200whp. Our stock clutches are stronger than many other OEM spec clutches on the market, and it does a good job of providing durability and delivery of power to the ground. Ultimately, it's really up to you if you want to go with an aftermarket clutch based on what kind of feel you want. And about the "what if it slips" thought, there is a greater chance that a stock clutch will slip than a performance clutch, but a stock clutch can last up to 200,000 miles if driven properly and not abused.

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GaRn

well if its only a 100 some difference i might as well get an organic...

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ludedewd

i like the organic, if would advise getting a lightweight fly while your replacing the clutch.

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GaRn

yup I think I am gonna go with the exedy combo from www.clutchcityonline.com

the 12 lb flywheel.. i think under that is to light..

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jji106

I thought that Exedy didn't make a flywheel for Preludes?

I know that Exedy makes the OEM clutch, but who makes the OEM flywheel?

GaRn

yea they use Xact flywheels on that sit...

dont know about eh oem flywheel...

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tenzola

all i gotta say is... do "everything" you might want to do now.. or save up till you can get it all done

after taking out my balance shafts and putting in the organic clutch.. i decided to get the oem fly re-surfaced instead of going with a fidenza 8.5 lbs. fly.. i kindda regret it.. i mean.. at the time i didn't have money and needed the car done...

now i'm goign to have to take everything apart again to put in the flywheel...

guess the same goes for suspension.. do it right the first time or do it twice

=P

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ludedewd

im really happy with the xact streetlite fly.

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ThatPreludeGuy

Why not use our sponsor Prostreetonline? Their street organic kit was the cheapest I could find and they're great to work with.

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wutitbelikewode

Hey, on a scale of 1 to 10, one being an oil change, and 10 being a rebuild, how hard is it to change a clutch on a 5th gen?

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tenzola

i would have to say 7 or 8

you have to take the trans off.. pain... and then for the most part the taking off and putting on of the clutch is pretty easy.. this reminds me.. are you goign to re-surface the flywheel or getting a new one? cause this would be the time to do so.. and then putting the trans back on

man.. there is so little room to work with....

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wutitbelikewode

Yeah, that sux, cause I saw a writeup on how to do it on the 4th gen, and it looked time consuming, but do-able. I'm just about ready to just pay someone to pull the engine.

Is the process on b-series the same or is it more complicated?

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Sonik_Fury

I couldn't be happier with my Exedy clutch and fidanza flywheel. Everyone said don't get the 8.5lb flywheel it's too light, your engine will stall, you'll lose power, blah, blah, blah. My car hasn't stalled once, it takes a couple hours to get used to, and you definately free up HP. The exedy org. clutch has 36% more torque capacity than stock. Which means you would have to be putting down around 183-195 ft/lbs of torque at the wheels to overpower the clutch. I've done some pretty heavy launches and the clutch has never slipped. On top of all that it feels almost exactly like stock, a little grabbier(is that a word) of course.......do it all at once. If you're going to do it yourself, set a side a good weekend. Make sure you have a HELMS or know someone who does. Makes the whole thing ALOT easier. PEACE..

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*Short Ram Intake*Greddy SS Header*"Hi-Flo Cat"*Thermal R&D Classic catback*AEM Tru Power Pullies*Front & Rear strut bars*H&R Sport Springs*KYB AGX Shocks*Exedy Racing Clutch*Fidanza Flywheel*ES MM Inserts*..working on it.