OEM clutches/NOPI? - Honda Prelude Forum

Rich_in_Alabama · 07-31-2002, 01:10 PM

NOPI has an OEM clutch from Sachs for around $130........that's really cheap. Anybody used one of these yet?
If not, I guess I'm going to look for one from Honda, but not from my local dealer, they're too expensive, and they don't stock them...........
Also, the Helms says to replace the flywheel. Is this correct, meaning you can't resurface it?

redlude2k1 · 07-31-2002, 02:19 PM

dude , if ur gonna get a new clutch get an aftermarket one with a lighter flywheel dont get another OEM clutch...

get and ACT clutch and fidanza flywheel...

and if ya got the money throw in a Quaife LSD while the tranny is cracked open....

Good Luck

Rich_in_Alabama · 07-31-2002, 02:46 PM

Well, I don't have the extra cash to put in aftermarket clutches and such.........
besides, from a durability standpoint, OEM should be better, right?

Mugenlude · 07-31-2002, 03:25 PM

Is your clutch bad now? If not wait it out and do the clutch/flywheel at the same time. But if the clutch is gone, then you can just do the clutch.

Exedy also has an OEM replacement. You should be able to find one for a decent price on www.groupbuycenter.com , or you could ask them to match that price on GBC.

You could also email RPS direct and ask any questions you may have ---- rpstc@sprynet.com

Rich_in_Alabama · 07-31-2002, 04:47 PM

I'm pretty sure the clutch is fried.......it doesn't completely disengage, and sometimes, while in 1st gear with the pedal fully depressed, it will occasionally buck while stopped.

the car has 71,000 miles on it, so I'm guessing it's in need of a clutch. While I was looking, I noticed some evidence of fluid at the master cylinder seal on the inside of the car........