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[Start]

Hey guys whats the going rate for a new Clutch installed?

First manual car, so not really sure of the cost..

My clutch is rattling like mad, and slipping under boost

5 Speed V5/V6 Sti gearbox?

[Shaz]

I'll ask my mate who's helping me do my STi conversion if you like Jamie?

He's a licensed Subaru mechanic and all, so it's not shifty.
He also owns a Dunlop super dealer shop.

Cheers,
Shazza

[aekOne]

jamie the clutch will be somewhere between $400 (for OEM) to $800 (for HD - not recommended!) depending on where you get it. probably a few hours labour to put it in so i guess a a few hundred should cover that.

[Start]

Cheers guys,

was hoping around the 1k mark, id give it a shot but too lazy these days!.

[Shaz]

You'll get away with an Exedy HHD (Theyre stronger then a HD, I had one in my skyline, its basically a HD with a GTR pressure plate, the Subaru ones apparently have some kind of strengthened STi pressure plate) for under $1k.

My mate is running one in his WRX Evo 4, pushing around 460-470hp at the engine, and it holds up perfectly fine.

Cheers,
Shazza

[Alex]

DO NOT PUT A HEAVY DUTY CLUTCH INTO A SUBARU!!

You'll kill the box!!!

The clutch is meant to be a fuse between the motor and the gearbox!

There is no need for one in your application!

[Dylan]

You'll get away with an Exedy HHD (Theyre stronger then a HD, I had one in my skyline, its basically a HD with a GTR pressure plate, the Subaru ones apparently have some kind of strengthened STi pressure plate) for under $1k.

My mate is running one in his WRX Evo 4, pushing around 460-470hp at the engine, and it holds up perfectly fine.

Cheers,
Shazza

Dare I ask what gearbox old mate is running?

I would advise against a SUPER heavy duty.

I've got a standard spec. Exedy in mine and have had no issues, HD will be OK but it will just put your box at greater risk of breakage.

Dylan

DO NOT PUT A HEAVY DUTY CLUTCH INTO A SUBARU!!

You'll kill the box!!!

The clutch is meant to be a fuse between the motor and the gearbox!

There is no need for one in your application!

To be honest, I would totally agree with this. I was after a HD but after putting OEM spec. in I have certainly not regretted it.

[aekOne]

jamie yours is the standard v5 wrx 5 speed??

if you go the super heavy duty route start saving for a new gearbox asap

EDIT: Just realised i've repeated the last two comments. i guess that makes it a +3. Do not go HD or Super HD with the standard subaru 5 speed. they are notorious for breaking these boxes

[Start]

awesome info thanks!..

I reckon ill just go the exedy OEM, I just need the clutch pedal to work again, and it not rattle like a tin can full of marbles!..

[Alex]

Regardless of STi box or stock WRX box.

I would not go beyond a stock standard clutch.

if you want a heavier clutch, you better be rockin' a PPG/PAR straightcut box.

[Shaz]

Dare I ask what gearbox old mate is running?

I believe it's a Hawkeye STi box, with a PPG or similar straight cut 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

His gearbox can take a raping, hence the HHD clutch.
Will confirm though.

Cheers,
Shazza

[Start]

jamie yours is the standard v5 wrx 5 speed??

if you go the super heavy duty route start saving for a new gearbox asap

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[aekOne]

you should stay OEM even with an STI box as Alex said. it's a simple fact that HD is over kill for the application

[Start]

Awesome thanks mate, cheaper too ftw..

[Alex]

6 speed gearboxes are a different kettle of fish....

But for all intents and purposes, I won't discuss this here.

[Scott]

perfect excuse for 6spd


ill ask michael on friday how much he charges

[Start]

I don't need an extra gear to beat you.. nah seriously I really like the 4.44 ratio for city driving

sweet thanks!... probs will get it done next week or week after...

[CodeBurn3r]

I got my clutch from Repco, was only $360 for the kit, was a OEM excedy pressure plate, throwout bearing and a Valeo Clutch disc, I'm pretty happy with how its holding up.. farking cheap compared to OEM,
Valeo do OEM clutches for European cars.
i have had no problems.. and it's not that much work to do it yourself.. easy days work. just pull the engine, drink some beer, and have a mate help you

[RX25SE]

DO NOT PUT A HEAVY DUTY CLUTCH INTO A SUBARU!!

You'll kill the box!!!

The clutch is meant to be a fuse between the motor and the gearbox!

There is no need for one in your application!

Agreed.

I have only fitted standard clutches to my cars with modified engines.

No busted gearboxes or fried clutches.

[Delete This Account]

Exedy standard replacement in mine, seems a bit tougher than stock. But still soft enough to act like a fuse.

I think mine was about 1400 to replace though...