clutches

[32oz.]

well i dont need one just yet. but i am wanting to plan ahead and set some money aside. what clutches are offered that are a step above just a regular OEM clutch. but nothing hardcore. i dont plan on ever having much power. maybe intake, header, exhaust. thats most likely it. and suspension junk .. im a junkie when it comes to suspension. it has to be set up good or im not a happy camper.

so yeah .. what clutches is everyone running?

[etc]

I have the same question.

[32oz.]

well .. we will wait for an answer

[marc780]

The stock clutch is pretty good, good for most mods i should think. I think when you go for a stronger clutch that means stiffer springs in the pressure plate - which might affect foot pressure at the clutch pedal. In other words, install the wrong clutch plate and you now own a 2500 pound exercise machine for your left leg.

[white90dx]

Originally Posted by marc780

The stock clutch is pretty good, good for most mods i should think. I think when you go for a stronger clutch that means stiffer springs in the pressure plate - which might affect foot pressure at the clutch pedal. In other words, install the wrong clutch plate and you now own a 2500 pound exercise machine for your left leg.

Most of the low-end upgraded clutches aren't much of an exercise for your left leg... ACT, Exedy and Spec all make good clutch kits. You'll want a 'stage 1' or 'street' or similar kit. I believe kits that fit a 5s-fe car also fit the 3s-fe Camry.

-Charlie

(I have a Spec Stage 2 for an MR2 on my swap - which can handle around 400ft-lbs of torque and its not much stiffer than stock)

[32oz.]

so just a small step above stock? cool. yeah about the pressure .. im not afraid. i used to have a mustang or two with heavy duty clutches and pressure plates. and i had to just get used to it, or else i didnt get to drive my car. so i actually want a little extra pressure because this pansy ass clutch is throwing me off its so lightweight. dont get me wrong, its a nice change, but still, for better driving habits i would like it a little stiffer.

[32oz.]

"Dual Friction Clutch Disc And Pressure Plate (90% increase in holding capacity) - 2WD 2C,3SFE 2.0L Engine - from 5/90"

-centerforce clutch kit i found.

i really like exedy tho. couldnt find an application for the 3sfe

[white90dx]

Originally Posted by 32oz.

i really like exedy tho. couldnt find an application for the 3sfe

Cross reference the part numbers for ACT or some other manufacturer. You should be able to tell what parts cross over to the 3s-fe from the 5s-fe or other car. (well, actually its the tranny that matters - and both the 5s-fe and 3s-fe Camrys use the same transmission, pretty much)

Oh, and when I said the pedal pressure was about the same, I was from memory - it has been over 8 months since I felt the stock Camry pedal.

-Charlie