jeepr Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 So, earlier in the year, on my 2008 SpecB with Stage2 and custom tune, the clutch started slipping in 5th and 6th when I would step on it to pass. I took the custom tune out and used the standard Cobb Stage 2 and bought myself some time, but now it's doing it again. What's strange is I only have 17,000 miles and two other SpecB people I know at Stage2 are still on their stock clutches. Oh well, bottom line, I need a clutch. My first thought was Exedy. But, then someone suggested Clutch Master FX200. And yet someone else suggest ACT. I see on here talk of the FX300. And Exedy has Stage1 and Stage2, each with different spring options. I don't plan to go beyond Stage2. If I'm reading my picture of the dyno right, I'm at about 230hp (at wheels) and 300ft lb of torque. What do you guys suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted December 13, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted December 13, 2012 i'm going with fx300 (STI fitment and STI flywheel) but it's a little overkill. I've heard that ACT clutches have pedal weight that's heavier than it needs to be. The FX300 has near stock pedal feel but it's SUPER grabby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepr Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 Yeah, I guess that adds another question, with whatever option do I need/want a different flywheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted December 13, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted December 13, 2012 you can resurface your flywheel (specB's come with the WRX single mass flywheel, i think, not the crazy dual mass one the 5mt legacys come with), or if you want an STI sized clutch you need to buy a STI flywheel. You can do either of those things. You definitely do not want to put a new clutch in without doing one of those two things tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepr Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 Nobody else with feedback on the options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordata Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Check the production date to determine with flywheel you have, I have the Sti flywheel in my Spec B but some built later have the dual mass..... I also need a clutch upgrade and leaning towards the south bend stage 2 endurance. Heard some good things about it from users. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepr Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Check the production date against what? Mine was born in March of 2008. I've not seen any distinction on the websites of the clutch makers based on manufacture date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I had over 80,000 miles on the old Spec 2+, a lot of that at stage 2 power. I now have a Spec 2 clutch and love it. Easier to drive and feels like the stock clutch in my 09 SpecB. The 2+ had a nice almost stock feel but was more of a high performance clutch that would chatter ever now and then. To stop it, I just side steped the pedal with tranny in neutral. But it worked great for launching the car. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JermTheElf Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Don't go with an exedy stage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Nobody else with feedback on the options? If you can swing the cost the ClutchMaster clutch is the nicest one I have installed to date. I have an ACT HS-SS in my car......great clutch but pedal effort is rediculous. My friends FX300 has a stock like pedal feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepr Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 now have a Spec 2 clutch and love it. Sorry, this one is new to me, Spec 2?? My friends FX300 has a stock like pedal feel. Someone is telling me FX300 is overkill for my needs, and is saying the FX200. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted December 18, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted December 18, 2012 Fx300 is a little overkill, but its future proof and will last longer than the fx200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Sorry, this one is new to me, Spec 2?? Someone is telling me FX300 is overkill for my needs, and is saying the FX200. Thoughts? http://www.specclutch.com/cars/Subaru/Legacy/2008/Single You can buy them from some of the vendors on here. My last one came from Mike at http://www.AZPinstalls.com 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepr Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Okay, leaning toward Clutch Master. But, oddly, their website had no option of a SpecB or 6-speed in the Leggy. I called them and it seemed like news to them. They are checking to see if it is the same as the STI (but for Exedy it is a different part number). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Talk with Infamous Performance - Mike knows what works and sells CM clutch setups (at great prices!). My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted December 18, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted December 18, 2012 Okay, leaning toward Clutch Master. But, oddly, their website had no option of a SpecB or 6-speed in the Leggy. I called them and it seemed like news to them. They are checking to see if it is the same as the STI (but for Exedy it is a different part number). You'll need to do the 07 STI fitment clutch with an STI flywheel or get the 08+ WRX clutch i think. (i could be wrong) Personally i'm gonna do the STI flywheel and STI clutch, they're a little beefier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Talk with Infamous Performance - Mike knows what works and sells CM clutch setups (at great prices!). What he said !!!! m sprank and Mike at http://www.AZPinstalls.com can answer your questions and get you good prices and give you great customer service. Things you don't find when you buy from a web site. Those guy's are here every day. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepr Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 I called azpinstalls and they confirmed it is the STI part. They, like my local mechanic, suggested the FX200, that the FX300 would be overkill for me. So, I think I'm going with FX2000. Thanks for the input guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepr Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 As a followup I went with the FX200, but he ended up having to order an STI flywheel, as he said it would not bolt up to my stock flywheel. So far, so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 That's odd, I just checked Spec Clutch's site and they list the same Spec 2 clutch for 08 Spec B and a 02-12 STI. That's the clutch I will use in my 09 Spec B when it comes time. Love the one in my 05 Wagon. Wonder why your Spec B clutch would not mate to the OEM FW that came in your car ? Have you asked either of the Mike's ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted March 15, 2013 I Donated Too Share Posted March 15, 2013 he probably received the FX200 for the 6 speed fitment in error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 he probably received the FX200 for the 6 speed fitment in error He has a 6 speed, 08 Spec B. Did you mean to say 5 speed...? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepr Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Correct, I have a 6-speed. And, we ordered the STI FX200 clutch, as suggested by several people. And, then, had to get the STI flywheel too. I had talked to Mike at Infamous, and he said it might not look right, but that it would bolt to my flywheel. But Sean at Vigilant Motorsports, that was putting it in, said he tried and it was not right, so we did the STI flywheel also. Wonder why your Spec B clutch would not mate to the OEM FW that came in your car Max Capacity, I'm not sure what you meant by "Spec B clutch", Clutchmaster doesn't have a "Spec B" clutch. In fact, when I called them directly, I was less than impressed, they weren't aware of a Legacy GT having a 6-speed transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted March 17, 2013 I Donated Too Share Posted March 17, 2013 Oem flywheel in the specB is the WRX size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepr Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Oem flywheel in the specB is the WRX size That seems consistent with what I heard later. So, one thought was send the STI clutch back and get a WRX. But, went with the STI flywheel instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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