South Bend Clutches
Dec 20, 2008, 10:45 PM
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South Bend Clutches
http://www.dxdracingclutches.com/home.html
anybody have these clutches? share ur inputs here.
The OFE kit combines the newest technology in linings: A Feramic full face lining on the flywheel side and a "Medium Metal" content Organic lining on the pressure plate side. This combination runs cooler and significantly extends clutch life. The OFE series clutch not only engages very smooth, it has the torque capacity of other Stage 4 clutch kits. This state of the art kit is what everybody wants when it comes to street performance.
These are the front and back facing on the OFE series. Feramic against the flywheel for superior holding power and organic "Medium Metal" content lining engaging on the pressure plate side for an ultra smooth feel.
anybody have these clutches? share ur inputs here.
The OFE kit combines the newest technology in linings: A Feramic full face lining on the flywheel side and a "Medium Metal" content Organic lining on the pressure plate side. This combination runs cooler and significantly extends clutch life. The OFE series clutch not only engages very smooth, it has the torque capacity of other Stage 4 clutch kits. This state of the art kit is what everybody wants when it comes to street performance.
These are the front and back facing on the OFE series. Feramic against the flywheel for superior holding power and organic "Medium Metal" content lining engaging on the pressure plate side for an ultra smooth feel.
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Dec 21, 2008, 09:20 AM
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My friend is running one on his stg. 3 b5 s4 with good results. Their pretty good clutches actually. Oh yeah I forgot, I met this guy with a mk3 supra with a T-70 turbo and he had one I remember him said he loved it because the pedal felt like stock. He mention anything about it not being able to hold power or anything.
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Dec 21, 2008, 12:45 PM
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I've heard of them. Few around where I used to live had them. No problems with them.
First thing I noticed on the website wasn't the clutches or flywheels, but that the instrument cluster is off a WRX.
/brox
First thing I noticed on the website wasn't the clutches or flywheels, but that the instrument cluster is off a WRX.
/brox
Dec 21, 2008, 12:50 PM
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I don't have one in my evo, but I do have one in my 400 whp 425 wtq Stage 3, SRT-4. Stock pedal and held everything I could throw at it. Had problems with other clutches before finally getting the SBC DXD. Competition clutch 6 puck (Iron Man) JUNK JUNK JUNK. Went through 2 of them in less than 5k miles due to slipping on street tires. Installed the SBC and problems were solved.
Dec 21, 2008, 01:42 PM
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Plus not everyone has the money to dump 1500 on a clutch too.. lol when mine goes im going to probably get the OFE stage 3 clutch. I like it cause their full face discs for everyday (my evo is my DD) not pucks, well their race line is.
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Dec 21, 2008, 07:15 PM
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I have the OFE in my car, 30k miles and still going strong. I'm making over 370whp on dyno dynamics and 400whp on dynojet. The strongest point of these clutches are the pedal pressure and torque holding ability. Their weakest point is the feramic material; under certain conditions of high slippage, it can get too hot and fuse in spots to the flywheel, making your clutch useless. I have a fidanza 9.5 lb flywheel to go with it, and no issues yet.
I also had the DXD on my 2G for like 30k miles before I sold it. Again, STOCK pedal pressure, linear engagement, and tons of torque holding ability.
I also had the DXD on my 2G for like 30k miles before I sold it. Again, STOCK pedal pressure, linear engagement, and tons of torque holding ability.
Dec 21, 2008, 07:20 PM
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hahaha, awesome. I live in south bend... I know of this place. Once upon a time they were great.... recently I have not heard anything good. I personally would never take my cars there for any reason what so ever.
Dec 21, 2008, 07:35 PM
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I have the OFE in my car, 30k miles and still going strong. I'm making over 370whp on dyno dynamics and 400whp on dynojet. The strongest point of these clutches are the pedal pressure and torque holding ability. Their weakest point is the feramic material; under certain conditions of high slippage, it can get too hot and fuse in spots to the flywheel, making your clutch useless. I have a fidanza 9.5 lb flywheel to go with it, and no issues yet.
I also had the DXD on my 2G for like 30k miles before I sold it. Again, STOCK pedal pressure, linear engagement, and tons of torque holding ability.
I also had the DXD on my 2G for like 30k miles before I sold it. Again, STOCK pedal pressure, linear engagement, and tons of torque holding ability.
Dec 21, 2008, 08:14 PM
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If money wasn't an issue the twin/triple route would be ideal but most people can put the extra $1000 they'd save from going with a single disc to more beneficial areas.
$1200 - $1500 for a clutch is a bit more than I'd want to pay, especially considering almost all twin discs have to be rebuilt after relatively little use in comparison to single discs.
$1200 - $1500 for a clutch is a bit more than I'd want to pay, especially considering almost all twin discs have to be rebuilt after relatively little use in comparison to single discs.
