lowibu

I'm at 103k miles, and my clutch is going out on my AP2. I'm ordering an AP1 flywheel and OEM friction plate. I see that the ACT HD pressure plate is a common upgrade choice, but also read the horror stories about crankwalk or at the least increased wear on a dry thrust bearing that requires a start bypass to mitigate. I don't plan on upgrading the engine beyond stock or going forced induction, so would an ACT really give me anything over OEM if I'm already putting an AP1 flywheel in? This is a daily that sees occasional mountain drives, so I'm looking for a balance between reliability and performance.

cosmomiller

Easy answer. Just go all OEM and you will sleep well at night. You just cannot beat the OEM stuff for longevity and performance.

Take a look at all the threads on clutch replacement so you know all the goodies to replace and especially lube with proper grease to ensure smooth operation.

lowibu

Thanks! ACT is so commonly recommended that I thought it was an easy choice over OEM and might as well upgrade while the trans is out, but yeah, my paranoia with the thrust bearing wear and tear is pretty high now.

I was thinking of grabbing the OEM clutch kit from Evasive given they're local. Price difference between them and HondaPartsNow is minimal though I did grab the AP1 flywheel of HPN.

cosmomiller

Even if you wind up paying a few extra bucks, it will be worth it. There has been a recent thread on eBay clutch kit that appear to be legit. Will get the link.

lowibu

I did find this last night but it's the ACT kit: https://www.ebay.com/itm/264797727058

Might be a good deal for someone if not me. $669 for all that's a pretty sweet deal right now based on what I've seen.

cosmomiller

Here is the link. Go to the near end to see the eBay link.

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-un...i-etc-1182002/

lowibu

Sweet. That might be the way to go. I should have read that thread first! Thanks!

Legit gonna save $400 from my original intended setup. And all the savings will be funneled back into the car in some other magical way I imagine.

windhund116

This kit seems legit. I recently bought it.



FCC OEM Honda clutch kit.



OEM clutch plate on left (from Honda Parts Now). Kit part on right. ↑
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Pressure plate, throw-out bearing, & pilot bearing from kit. ↓

lowibu

Looks like a good deal. Have it in my cart right now.

So if I understand correctly, the only difference is the throwout and pilot bearings are Nachi? Or is Nachi the manufacturer that Honda did use? I would consider getting the $182 throwout and the $20 pilot bearing off hondaparts, but if they're the same OEM manufacturer, it wouldn't make sense. I just don't wanna think about a clutch job for years and years after this so wanna do it right lol.

The PP on hondaparts is the real killer there:

windhund116

The Nachi throw-out and pilot seem legit. I don't have the Honda OEM parts from a dealer.

The Nachi part number for the T/O bearing is: 68SCRG42S9-1CS

The Nachi part number for the pilot bearing is: 6904-2NSE