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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 05:17 PM
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240 newbie clutch qestion

my brother bought a 96 240 with an iffly clutch...


we found OEM clutch kits for 130 ...


but what other brands do u reccomend...

oem replica or performance clutch

any info is welcome
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 05:44 PM
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Since you have to replace the clutch, might as well upgrade
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 07:29 PM
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i agree. upgrade is always better.
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 10:32 PM
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obviously ... but not major engine work will be done ... and he is 16 years old paying for it himself ... soo unless there is a decent upgreade for around that price... OEM it is...


anyone upgrade in particular ...
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 10:55 PM
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A couple people here have upgraded there clutches, It isnt that more expensive over a OEM clutch
Old Feb 17, 2004 | 06:25 AM
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Even a stage 1 clutch isn't that much more than an OEM, and if you think about it labor $$ is the same for either. Exedy is like $112+shipping whereas OEM I've seen for like $109 or something.
Old Feb 17, 2004 | 11:23 AM
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I bought an exedy, heard good reviews, i'll see when the 5 speed swap is done in april.

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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 10:42 PM
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ehh .. we got the labor free ... we got the OEM clutch for now ...


its my brothers car soo money for turbo wont be saved up for a while...


ill post pics in the member ride section for those who wanna see
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