OS Giken Vs Exedy Spec Clutches

LateralG'z · 03-28-2010, 06:15 PM

I am wanting to know if people have added these to their cars at all or have experience with these. I am planning on going too one or the other, these are triple plate. OS Giken is Ceramic & Exedy Spec is carbon. Please post any thoughts, experiences with these companies, etc.. much appreciated

Xan · 03-28-2010, 06:31 PM

Before I vote, what are you using the car for and how much HP are you planning to run?

LateralG'z · 03-28-2010, 06:58 PM

The car will be turned into a non-daily but street driven but mostly a track car. roughly 450hp when I am done. I might even run up too 500 hp for short runs.

1slow370 · 03-28-2010, 08:12 PM

the jwt actually comes with an exceddy clutch disk as well

Xan · 03-28-2010, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1slow370

the jwt actually comes with an exceddy clutch disk as well

Doesn't JWT just have a high clamping force organic clutch?

Xan · 03-28-2010, 09:43 PM

For track I would go with the OS Giken.

Both wouldn't disappoint and it's maybe even more a personal choice.

The Exedy will be a little bit more street-able, but if you drive by slipping the clutch a lot (heavy traffic) carbon will burn up quicker.

LateralG'z · 03-28-2010, 11:47 PM

Thanks for you comment, good to know, it will be on the street about half and half and I want the performance at the track and i want it to last.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xan

For track I would go with the OS Giken.

Both wouldn't disappoint and it's maybe even more a personal choice.

The Exedy will be a little bit more street-able, but if you drive by slipping the clutch a lot (heavy traffic) carbon will burn up quicker.

Red370 · 03-29-2010, 12:48 AM

have you looked at the ACT clutches? alot of Formula D drivers use them, usually put up with repeated abuse/clutch kicks at drift events and keep going, i'm a big fan of theirs.

ACT / Advanced Clutch Technology - Performance Clutches

1slow370 · 03-29-2010, 03:15 AM

Yeah it's organic but it's an exedy clutch disc. it's nice and streetable and it holds gobs of power so what the hell are you guys doing that you need a carbon or ceramic clutch? do you guys all have 500hp twin turbo's and i missed that or....?

NYBladeZ · 03-29-2010, 09:18 AM

the OS Giken should be good for 500whp, I wouldn't worry too much about how fast the clutch plates wear out, it's relatively inexpensive to get the plates replaced. You don't need to buy a whole new assembly just new plates. Carbon clutches are going to cost more initially and for replacement plates.

SE · 03-29-2010, 11:57 AM

^^ correct, but it's the labor inolved as well. Either way, both will definitely hold the power that you're looking for. As someone said earlier, if you plan on streeting the car, go with the exedy. Otherwise go with the OS Giken. I've personally run both (on my old SR20 S14) and I like the Exedy.

NYBladeZ · 03-29-2010, 12:11 PM

just a warning, if you look at JWT, I'm sure it'll hold but you will get a lot of clatter and I don't know if you can get replacement disks.

bdanna · 03-29-2010, 05:00 PM

I've used both Exedy and OS Giken in other cars (my Z is still stock). You can't go wrong with either. The ceramic should be very streetable, as well as the carbon. Carbon will not last as long on the street as ceramic.

Are the discs sprung or unsprung? If you plan on 50% street duty, I would opt for the sprung discs if available, much less 'grabby' during mild stop light starts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LateralG'z

I am wanting to know if people have added these to their cars at all or have experience with these. I am planning on going too one or the other, these are triple plate. OS Giken is Ceramic & Exedy Spec is carbon. Please post any thoughts, experiences with these companies, etc.. much appreciated

LateralG'z · 03-29-2010, 08:03 PM

50% street, not sure which route of forced induction yet but it will happen in the near future. I just will run the car really hard at the track at 400 to 450 hp and when I feel like it maybe jump boost and be a sleeper at the drags for some good laughs. I just want something that i wont be worrying about in the back of my mind while I am driving. I do not have any previous experience with clutches in cars, just trucks and tons of motorcycles. They are roughly the same price. Good question on sprung or unsprung not sure. will look into it.Thanks for all the post and recommendations

LateralG'z · 03-29-2010, 08:05 PM

i don't like organic because of how short you can heat them up and glaze them over from hard use. just my only experience. that is why ceramic or carbon

View Poll Results: OS Giken Ceramic Vs Exedy Spec Carbon
OS Giken Ceramic	14	53.85%
Exedy Spec Carbon	12	46.15%
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03-28-2010, 06:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
LateralG'z Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 876 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	OS Giken Vs Exedy Spec Clutches I am wanting to know if people have added these to their cars at all or have experience with these. I am planning on going too one or the other, these are triple plate. OS Giken is Ceramic & Exedy Spec is carbon. Please post any thoughts, experiences with these companies, etc.. much appreciated __________________ 2010 Mag Black, 6MT, Last edited by LateralG'z; 03-30-2010 at 11:18 PM.

03-28-2010, 06:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
LateralG'z Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 876 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	The car will be turned into a non-daily but street driven but mostly a track car. roughly 450hp when I am done. I might even run up too 500 hp for short runs. __________________ 2010 Mag Black, 6MT,

03-28-2010, 08:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	the jwt actually comes with an exceddy clutch disk as well __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

03-29-2010, 12:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	have you looked at the ACT clutches? alot of Formula D drivers use them, usually put up with repeated abuse/clutch kicks at drift events and keep going, i'm a big fan of theirs. ACT / Advanced Clutch Technology - Performance Clutches __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

03-28-2010, 06:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	Before I vote, what are you using the car for and how much HP are you planning to run?

03-28-2010, 09:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	For track I would go with the OS Giken. Both wouldn't disappoint and it's maybe even more a personal choice. The Exedy will be a little bit more street-able, but if you drive by slipping the clutch a lot (heavy traffic) carbon will burn up quicker.

03-29-2010, 03:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	Yeah it's organic but it's an exedy clutch disc. it's nice and streetable and it holds gobs of power so what the hell are you guys doing that you need a carbon or ceramic clutch? do you guys all have 500hp twin turbo's and i missed that or....? __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

03-29-2010, 09:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	the OS Giken should be good for 500whp, I wouldn't worry too much about how fast the clutch plates wear out, it's relatively inexpensive to get the plates replaced. You don't need to buy a whole new assembly just new plates. Carbon clutches are going to cost more initially and for replacement plates. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

03-29-2010, 11:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 23	^^ correct, but it's the labor inolved as well. Either way, both will definitely hold the power that you're looking for. As someone said earlier, if you plan on streeting the car, go with the exedy. Otherwise go with the OS Giken. I've personally run both (on my old SR20 S14) and I like the Exedy.

03-29-2010, 12:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	just a warning, if you look at JWT, I'm sure it'll hold but you will get a lot of clatter and I don't know if you can get replacement disks. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

03-29-2010, 08:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
LateralG'z Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 876 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	50% street, not sure which route of forced induction yet but it will happen in the near future. I just will run the car really hard at the track at 400 to 450 hp and when I feel like it maybe jump boost and be a sleeper at the drags for some good laughs. I just want something that i wont be worrying about in the back of my mind while I am driving. I do not have any previous experience with clutches in cars, just trucks and tons of motorcycles. They are roughly the same price. Good question on sprung or unsprung not sure. will look into it.Thanks for all the post and recommendations __________________ 2010 Mag Black, 6MT,

03-29-2010, 08:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
LateralG'z Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 876 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	i don't like organic because of how short you can heat them up and glaze them over from hard use. just my only experience. that is why ceramic or carbon __________________ 2010 Mag Black, 6MT,

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