bequietanddrive
bequietanddrive New Reader
1/1/09 5:24 p.m.

Looking into replacing the clutch in my Scion xA. Factory is a bit weak, so I'd like to upgrade it. I don't know much about aftermarket clutches though. Can anyone reccomend any certain brand over another? Thanks!

JFX001
JFX001 HalfDork
1/1/09 5:26 p.m.

Centerforce is the first to come to mind.

ReverendDexter
ReverendDexter Reader
1/1/09 5:32 p.m.

Considering that the xA is not exactly an aftermarket darling, I'd suggest to first see what's even available for the car.

Varkwso
Varkwso Reader
1/1/09 5:46 p.m.

I am partial to Spec clutches....

bequietanddrive
bequietanddrive New Reader
1/1/09 5:52 p.m.

Available to me are:

Exedy, ACT, Spec, TRD, Centerforce (seems hard to find), Clutch Masters

JFX001
JFX001 HalfDork
1/1/09 5:59 p.m.

Have you checked a Scion board to see what they may recommend?

bequietanddrive
bequietanddrive New Reader
1/1/09 6:07 p.m.

I have. Unfortunately everyone has a different opinion on which clutch to use, just like everyone has an opinion on which motor oil is best. I may just go with a TRD unit just to stay OEM, if I can't find anything better.

impulsive
impulsive New Reader
1/1/09 6:15 p.m.

don't forget clutchnet

ArtOfRuin
ArtOfRuin Reader
1/1/09 6:19 p.m.

Aren't the TRD clutches covered under warranty?

aussiesmg
aussiesmg HalfDork
1/1/09 7:02 p.m.

I have been talking to these guys, no guarantee they can help with your application but they build to suit.

Gray G. Fredrick

American Powertrain,

A division of The Driven Man, LLC

931.646.4836 ext 103

gray@thedrivenman.com

ae86andkp61
ae86andkp61 GRM+ Memberand New Reader
1/1/09 8:20 p.m.

I've always found both stock Toyota clutches and TRD clutches to offer good quality, decent performance, good durability, and reasonable prices.

93celicaGT2
93celicaGT2 Reader
1/2/09 3:58 p.m.

TRD or SouthBend, here.

chknhwk
chknhwk Reader
1/10/09 7:10 a.m.
Varkwso wrote: I am partial to Spec clutches....

Me also. Spec was the best clutch I've ever ran. Never had any luck with custom clutches...

AngryCorvair
AngryCorvair GRM+ Memberand Dork
1/10/09 9:36 a.m.
bequietanddrive wrote: Looking into replacing the clutch in my Scion xA. Factory is a bit weak, so I'd like to upgrade it. I don't know much about aftermarket clutches though. Can anyone reccomend any certain brand over another? Thanks!

how much mileage, and how many people learned to drive stick, on the factory clutch? any power adders that will require greater-than-factory clamp force capability? running drag tires?

recommendations are meaningless without some details..

John Brown
John Brown GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
1/12/09 6:38 a.m.

Clutch Dynamics Inc. 3618 Scheffer Ave. Lansing, Mi 48906

517-321-7389

They will build to your specification.

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