# clutch recommendations for boost?

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106>\
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [July 4, 2010, 3:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106 "2010-07-04T15:19:28Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![MclarenGP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@MclarenGP](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MclarenGP)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2010, 3:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106/1 "2010-07-04T15:19:28Z")

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was thinking spec stage 4 solid hub, says drivability is bad for the streets how bad can it be? wicked chatter? any recommendations?

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**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2010, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106/2 "2010-07-04T15:31:40Z")

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Any pucked clutch will chatter but as far as clutches go I know most of the turbo honda guys have had great luck with the competition clutches. Not sure if they have one for your application but its worth looking into.

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**Author:** ![MclarenGP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@MclarenGP](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MclarenGP)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2010, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106/3 "2010-07-04T15:42:31Z")

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cool ill call them durring the week, im sure they have something, looks like they deal with pretty much everything. thanks

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**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2010, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106/4 "2010-07-04T16:19:07Z")

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> [@RidinDirtyCrx's Build Thread (Now Running)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ridindirtycrxs-build-thread-now-running/26260/56):
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> Any pucked clutch will chatter…

Not true.

If you want to minimize chatter, dont remove whatever the factory put in to minimize it (dual mass flys, sprung hub clutches, etc).

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**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2010, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106/5 "2010-07-04T16:26:02Z")

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i have a southbend 6 puck in my GTI and its great

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**Author:** ![skiboard06](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/898d66/32.png) [@skiboard06](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skiboard06)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2010, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106/6 "2010-07-04T16:30:22Z")

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mad libs to be completed by every member here:

I have a (random clutch company) in my (random chassis) and it is (random evaluation).

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**Author:** ![LKSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lksi/32/6316_2.png) [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2010, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106/7 "2010-07-04T16:33:50Z")

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OEM clutches/flywheels in both cars. No chatter haha

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**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2010, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106/8 "2010-07-04T16:36:09Z")

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Sprung hub is always a little better for street use

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**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2010, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106/9 "2010-07-04T16:37:57Z")

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> [@2010 AE86](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2010-ae86/33285/29):
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> Not true.
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> If you want to minimize chatter, dont remove whatever the factory put in to minimize it (dual mass flys, sprung hub clutches, etc).

Ok almost any pucked clutch will chatter on his car. I highly doubt turbo grand prix’s have dual mass fly wheels

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**Author:** ![MclarenGP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@MclarenGP](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MclarenGP)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2010, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106/10 "2010-07-04T17:44:07Z")

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i have a 6 puck in it right now and it still chatters even tho it wont hold over 10 psi anymore. I figure the spec 4 has to be better in terms of clamping load and i dont mind the chatter. i just need something that wont slip.

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**Author:** ![AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amd_is_the_best/32/6342_2.png) [@AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AMD_IS_THE_BEST)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2010, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106/11 "2010-07-04T17:57:03Z")

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> [@What did you wear to work today](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-you-wear-to-work-today/14797/93):
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> i have a southbend 6 puck in my GTI and its great

I second southbend. They may not list your car but give them a call or send an email and I’m sure they’ll be able to hook you up.

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**Author:** ![MclarenGP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@MclarenGP](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MclarenGP)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2010, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106/12 "2010-07-04T18:13:52Z")

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Will do I’ll hit them and comp up Monday thanks everyone

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**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\
**Post date:** [July 4, 2010, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106/13 "2010-07-04T23:57:38Z")

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Tilton triple carbon. go big, or go home!

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**Author:** ![big\_red](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/big_red/32/6328_2.png) [@big\_red](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/big_red)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2010, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106/14 "2010-07-05T20:20:03Z")

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some local kid had a tilton in his cameo. dont remb his name, james justin maybe?

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**Author:** ![SSmokinn\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@SSmokinn\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSmokinn_SS)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2010, 8:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106/15 "2010-07-05T20:22:53Z")

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RAM powergrip HD…

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**Author:** ![MX-5](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mx-5/32/6336_2.png) [@MX-5](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MX-5)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2010, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106/16 "2010-07-05T20:31:14Z")

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probably something like this

![http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/3917/p1020785copiarl7.jpg](http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/3917/p1020785copiarl7.jpg)

![http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3787/p1020795copiaoc9.jpg](http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3787/p1020795copiaoc9.jpg)

![http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/5788/p1020798copiayd1.jpg](http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/5788/p1020798copiayd1.jpg)

![http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/518/p1020799copiady6.jpg](http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/518/p1020799copiady6.jpg)

![http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/7186/p1020802copiayh1.jpg](http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/7186/p1020802copiayh1.jpg)

![http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/8452/p1020804copiarr5.jpg](http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/8452/p1020804copiarr5.jpg)

![http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/2261/p1020812copiayi7.jpg](http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/2261/p1020812copiayi7.jpg)

![http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/1962/p1020816copiavk1.jpg](http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/1962/p1020816copiavk1.jpg)

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**Author:** ![Eatonualive](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eatonualive/32/6442_2.png) [@Eatonualive](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Eatonualive)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2010, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106/17 "2010-07-05T20:41:05Z")

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ok well, it doesnt really matter how much boost you run… its how much trq your car will make. sooooo, you might want to know that. besides i think the spec 4 will be a bit overkill for you. The spec 3+ would be alot more streetable and im fairly confident you wont have any slippage issues either.

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**Author:** ![MclarenGP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@MclarenGP](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MclarenGP)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2010, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106/18 "2010-07-05T21:39:46Z")

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i also thought the 3+ would be plenty, but i know 2 other people with the same exact car who said 3+ failed premature, one guy with my same setup ran hx45 and the clutch shattered on the dyno, the other guy had a stock turbo and it slips now after 6 months of occasional driving. specs only option would be 4 or 5 but i still have a few places to call around.

also you said it doesnt matter how much boost you make , its how much torque. The amount of torque solely relies on how much boost it runs and how quick it spools, so i would think it plays a decent role in choosing the right clutch… i could be wrong.

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**Author:** ![Eatonualive](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/eatonualive/32/6442_2.png) [@Eatonualive](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Eatonualive)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2010, 10:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106/19 "2010-07-05T22:20:23Z")

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does anybody make a twin disc for your car?

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**Author:** ![MclarenGP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@MclarenGP](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MclarenGP)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2010, 12:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clutch-recommendations-for-boost/253106/20 "2010-07-06T00:01:00Z")

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doubt it

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