New Clutch.

[renzkuken1]

Opinions on what's a good clutch to get for a manual conversion. I've never owned a manual so don't know what to expect. Or different types.

[Dras]

You will want either the Exedy MBK-7277 or the MBK-7277HD. Both come as a complete kit.

Make sure you get the flywheel machined and get the clutch + flywheel balanced together for a nice smooth ride.

[Bennoz]

MBK-7277HD is what im putting in the misses car with the manual conversion. Its a great clutch, used it on my car with the nos, never missed a beat.

[Dras]

MBK-7277HD is what I am using also.

If you do choose this clutch, for the first 500 - 1000km it bites very hard. It does soften up and become much nicer though.

[spetz]

I have a Daiken Exedy HD and it's really good.
It seems heavier initially than an average clutch but after about a days driving you get used to it and it's feels just right.
Also it's smooth, no juddering etc unlike some other cheaper clutches

[renzkuken1]

What prices are we looking at for the said. Also does a flywheel come with the cluth? aha
< Noob

[Bennoz]

No, the flywheel should have come with your manual conversion kit.

These clutches retail for around $400

[renzkuken1]

Ok cool, so i get the flywheel machines and get a 400 hundred dollar clutch.
So that's 800 bucks for a manual conversion with a good clutch

[EscapingFate]

It cost me 900 to get my clutch purchased and installed but that was because he had to machine the flywheel a bit... I got a exceedy HD one works really well... =]

[renzkuken1]

Oh so i don't need to get a new one? I can use the one that came out of your car and i don't have to machine the flywheel?

[Gholdwayne]

You might as well get a new clutch... I think the idea is similar to replacing the timing belt and pulleys of a replacement engine before dropping it on to the car....

[Dras]

Oh so i don't need to get a new one? I can use the one that came out of your car and i don't have to machine the flywheel?

If you can't afford to do the conversion properly, then don't proceed with the conversion. If you can, do it properly the first time.

[Gholdwayne]

^ +7

[Shane001]

Sorry guys but I'd have to disagree with the above 2 posts. Edit 3 posts

If the clutch you have still has plenty of meat on it and in good condition there is no reason you can't use it. Just means you will need to change it again earlier than if you did go with a new one, but no big deal and saves you cash now. Unless it's more than 50% worn out I'd just use it. Don't see the sense in throwing it away. Make sure you have someone who knows what they're looking at check it, the pressure plate, thrust bearing & flywheel though to make sure they are all OK.

[Bennoz]

Also check the springs in the clutch plate itself.

[renzkuken1]

When i get home and see the plate i will post pictures..I have no problem getting a new clutch but if that one has like 80% durability left i don't see why i wouldn't just use that.
Will have pics up the day i get back from WA.

[Bennoz]

Just ordered that clutch above, got it for $375 trade.

[Kustom]

Get a lightweight flywheel while your at it

[Bennoz]

Meh, I milled a bunch of weight off the flywheel already

[zuihoujueding]

By drilling holes through it? How far did you go and still feels that the flywheel is still structurally safe?