Your take on buying used clutches
#2
Stupid. But I did it and so do others. Kinda wish I'd just bought a new one though. If they aren't broken in properly they won't have as much grip and won't wear as well. Only reason I bought this one used is cause it's the strongest ACT there is, and it will be way more clutch then I need, so I shouldn't have a problem. You can have the flywheel resurfaced or scuff up the stocker, scuff up the clutch disk and PP, and break them in again.
#11
If you know it's good and know it will last to your expectations, then what difference does it make? Yeah it's a wear item, but I can't see how it's any different from what a new clutch would be like after the same amount of use. It's like pulling out brake pads that you know what last a 3 hour race, but then putting them back in to use for a 15 lap sprint. If they work, they work.
#13
I think it depends on how used it is. How many miles on it? How much power did the vehicle it was in make?
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Instead of getting a new clutch when I go 1.8...I'll prolly just buy a 6 puck instead of the stock disc that is mated to my ACT XT PP...and have them/a machinist take a look at the PP to make sure nothing looks warped or fucked up.
#20
If your time is far less important than money to you? Sure, go ahead. If you put any value on your time forget it. Spend the money on a quality new part and live without the stress of wondering if It's going to work, hold power and last.
Nothing like wasting a full day, bloody knuckles and the money spent just to have to do it all over again with parts you should have bought in the 1st place.
Nothing like wasting a full day, bloody knuckles and the money spent just to have to do it all over again with parts you should have bought in the 1st place.