how strong is the standard clutch

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how strong is the standard clutch

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I need a new clutch should I go Heavy duty or standard?
The cars standard at the moment but I hope to run 14psi though with in 6 months will the standard clutch hold out?
I'm a student and let’s face cheap :twisted:
I’ve got some great Quotes for an HD but I have also received an excellent quote for a standard item help!!!
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Post by CussCuss »

heavy duty is only $220 surely your not THAT cheap. Especially when a standard one is going to be $100+ anyway.
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A great quote always outranks an excellent quote. You dont learn shit like that in Uni. :D
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Post by gotrice? »

heavy duty is only $220
From where? whats the model? how does it feel?
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Post by CussCuss »

well i got mine from coltspeed, chris collier has them for about the same price, just a normal 'heavy duty' clutch, ~30 or 40% extra clamping force.

Feels completely stock, not 1 bit different. "Like stepping on a marshmellow"
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definatly go heavy duty... standard doesnt compete an doesnt last long
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I've gone thru several combinations of clutches - button, standard, heavy duty and some things in between. I would recommend heavy duty but they tend to wear faster (maybe because I flogged the car harder). The standard clutch should give you at least 3 years worth of abuse.

Bottom line is... it's a consumable - so it'll wear. If you can't afford to fix the problem should it become one I would suggest selling the car while it's still in good working order.
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Post by NachoMan »

Heavy duty is good, less likely to slip.
Having said that, the first time I changed my clutch was only a couple of years ago, and it was to remove the stock standard OEM Mitsubishi clutch!
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Post by Camotec »

I got a Brassbutton for $400 with 100% more clamping force, mind you the friction point is sooo small it takes a while to get use to.

In saying that my left leg is twice the size of my right.

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