Clutch recommendations for 99 Solara V6 w/SC?
I have a 99 Solara V6 SE 5-spd and I'm in need of a clutch. The only engine mod is the TRD supercharger at stock boost. Stock wheels. I do have the original full TRD suspension (Bilstein struts, Eibach springs).
What is important to me is 1) will not chatter like stock Toyota clutch, 2) similar pedal force as stock, 3) similar lifespan as stock, 4) can handle the extra 50 or 60hp from the supercharger.
The original stock Toyota clutch and the second one I had put in were very chattery, even before the SC. I never understood that, since they were like that when new. So now I really would prefer not to replace it with another Toyota since both of the ones I've had were horrible.
I've been looking around and it seems like for my application, there is Centerforce and ACT. I couldn't find a clutch for a Gen 1 Solara on Clutchmasters' website. If there are other choices, let me know. Below are the clutches I'm looking at:
Centerforce CF018905 Standard Stage I clutch $300
Centerforce DF905018 Dual friction $450
ACT TY3-HDMM Street Performance (Heavy Duty Pressure Plate/Modified Street Disc) $511
I don't think I need either of the ACT Xtreme Race clutches. I know I have a supercharger, but it's stock boost and I don't race it (on or off the track). Anyone have any suggestions or experiences to report? Thanks.
What is important to me is 1) will not chatter like stock Toyota clutch, 2) similar pedal force as stock, 3) similar lifespan as stock, 4) can handle the extra 50 or 60hp from the supercharger.
The original stock Toyota clutch and the second one I had put in were very chattery, even before the SC. I never understood that, since they were like that when new. So now I really would prefer not to replace it with another Toyota since both of the ones I've had were horrible.
I've been looking around and it seems like for my application, there is Centerforce and ACT. I couldn't find a clutch for a Gen 1 Solara on Clutchmasters' website. If there are other choices, let me know. Below are the clutches I'm looking at:
Centerforce CF018905 Standard Stage I clutch $300
Centerforce DF905018 Dual friction $450
ACT TY3-HDMM Street Performance (Heavy Duty Pressure Plate/Modified Street Disc) $511
I don't think I need either of the ACT Xtreme Race clutches. I know I have a supercharger, but it's stock boost and I don't race it (on or off the track). Anyone have any suggestions or experiences to report? Thanks.
Neal Matthis
DWP 99 Solara SE V6 5-spd
TRD Supercharger (4 psi)
TRD struts/springs
TRD quickshifter
Whiteline RSB
160k+ miles
DWP 99 Solara SE V6 5-spd
TRD Supercharger (4 psi)
TRD struts/springs
TRD quickshifter
Whiteline RSB
160k+ miles
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