clutch replacement - Honda Prelude Forum

N8_94SI · 11-09-2002, 01:53 PM

Just found out today that my cluth is gone, I can't shift into 3rd gear at all... it makes a horrible sound!

So I wanted some opinions on what clutch to get.. I was thinking of a Stage 2, or maybe just stick with the factory clutch? what u guys recommend? is the Stage 2 hard to drive? thx

4bidden · 11-09-2002, 03:22 PM

if you want something cheap and is stock quality, go for the exedy oem replacement. <$150

Fast&furiuslude · 11-09-2002, 05:21 PM

doesnt sound liek a clutch, sounds like tranny. when the clutch goes you can press the gas and the car would just rev up and go nowhere, i ve gone through 3 of them lol. anyways i have a centerforce Stage 3 and its really nice. kinda stiff pedal.

ludeact · 11-09-2002, 05:29 PM

Could be synchros?

And if you replace the clutch I have heard no complaints from any companies that make clutches for our cars. So, find the least expensive and get that one (groupbuycenter.com). For a daily driver/weekend racer you can't go wrong with ACT HD=SS.

[SUB[EX] · 11-09-2002, 10:05 PM

I have a ACT 5 puck springloaded. What stage is that?

Dude that sounds like you syncros for 3rd are going. Mine did also. Always 3rd gear first. might as well start looking for a trans and replace the clutch while your there.

SLICK96 · 11-10-2002, 03:05 AM

If you're going to replace your clutch, go all out... don't f@ck around.

J

slo mo · 11-10-2002, 10:54 AM

I've heard RPS clutches are highly recommended. When it's time for me to swap I'll be considering exedy or RPS.

conundrum07 · 11-10-2002, 02:41 PM

If your cluch is slipping, replace it. If you are just grinding, try putting Redline MT fluid in the tranny. It will help out a lot with the grinding.

SLICK96 · 11-11-2002, 10:23 AM

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Originally posted by slo mo
I've heard RPS clutches are highly recommended. When it's time for me to swap I'll be considering exedy or RPS.

Yup, me too. I think what Dr. James said about them pushed me over the top into buying one. The stage 3 is probably a bit more than I need for the streets, but w/ turbo, I don't want to be messing around, frying clutches left and right, just b/c I didn't want to make my left leg a lil' tired in traffic, ya know?

J