Which clutch should I buy? Brand? Stage?

[73 240Z Man]

I found a Clutchmaster Stage 1 on Ebay for $278. I am worried about buying a "cheap" clutch in fear that I will have to replace it later. I honestly value you guy's opinions though. And appreciate all the humor...

[Walter Moore]

I had a centerforce (that I bought on EBay...) I couldn't get it adjusted to where it didn't grab when I took off. I have a stock clutch now and it works great.

[Wade Nelson]

I had a centerforce (that I bought on EBay...) I couldn't get it adjusted to where it didn't grab when I took off.

By "grab" do you mean judder, shudder as you take off?

There are LOTS of causes of judder. Unremoved oil on the flywheel, failure to machine the flywheel, loose engine or tranny mounts (very common), too little or too MUCH grease on the splines the throwout rides on.

I've battled "judder" problems on a TR-6 and a Subaru wagon, even published an article about battling it. Sometimes swapping brands is the ONLY solution.

[73 240Z Man]

I bought the Exedy based largely on your advice. It should get here in a week or so. I will let you know how it goes.

[73 240Z Man]

I installed the clutch with no problems and it works great, thanks all.