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ACT 6-Puck Clutch

What do I think about it?

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While ordering parts for my new engine, I decided to pick up a complete new clutch setup. Upon recommendation, I picked up the Advanced Clutch Technology's 6-Puck Xtreme clutch and Pressure plate. Along with that, I installed a lightened stock flywheel.

 

I'll have to say that I was a bit apprehensive about installing this clutch. I had heard that it's aggressive engagement can be very difficult to manage. On the other hand, I had heard that once you get used to the clutch, you'll never want to go back to regular clutch. After plenty of questioning and doubting, I decided that the clutch couldn't be as bad as some people claimed.

Unfortunately, I couldn't have been more wrong about it. The clutch is very aggressive. The first 2-3 weeks of driving were very challenging. Even after I grew accustomed to the clutch, it was too easy to make a mistake. Downshifting was a task that was usually met with unusually harsh engagement. On top of all that, heavy traffic would cause some serious leg strain as well as heat up the clutch to the point where slipping the clutch was impossible.

Launching the car at the drag strip proved to be a very complicated matter. One that I never did accomplish. If I had had some more time to practice, I think that this clutch would have been excellent for the strip.

Also, the clutch was fantastic for aggressive driving. The heavy engagement assured very positive shifts. The lighter un-sprung clutch's weight allowed the transition between gears to be quicker. Definitely good for the track.

After nearly 15,000 miles, I decided that I needed to go with a more conservative clutch. Upon removal of the hardware, it was discovered that the 6-puck had worn a very deep groove in the flywheel and pressure plate. The parts were useless. Mind you, I had only used this equipment for 15,000 miles. On top of the fact that the pressure plate and flywheel were worn beyond use, the clutch only had a few thousand miles left.

See the pictures below for the final state of the clutch hardware.

 

worn clutch worn clutch worn clutch worn clutch

In conclusion, my opinion of the 6-puck is that it is definitely intended for track use by an experienced driver. In place of the 6-puck, I now have ACT's organic street disk along with the Xtreme pressure plate. This setup is much smoother and much more drivable. Aside from the increased pedal pressure the clutch feels as smooth as the original clutch. Definitely worth the money. Check the pics below for the organic disk.

 

Organic Full Face Disk Clutch Hardware