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gfxdave99 Grand Master

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Instead of starting a new thread I'll chime in here. If I'm stock engine wise and really dont plan on doing anything is there any reason to spend $800 on an act clutch/flywheel vs the exedy oem replacement which i can get with the flywheel for like $520
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No :lol:

 

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So i understand that youre saying that i should be fine with the oem replacement one by exedy, i'm just wondering if anybody has any experience with that one before I order it.

 

And for example will the ACT one be more resilient to aggressive driving (which honestly i dont do that often)

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^ If your having any doubt's go with something like a Spec 1+ or stage 2. All of these companies make good clutches. I have Spec 2+, almost 50,000 miles on it and I drive the car. It will still spin the tires on the shift 2nd gear.

 

You should be fine.

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:icon_sad::icon_sad::icon_sad::icon_sad:

 

So i understand that youre saying that i should be fine with the oem replacement one by exedy, i'm just wondering if anybody has any experience with that one before I order it.

 

And for example will the ACT one be more resilient to aggressive driving (which honestly i dont do that often)

 

Anyone with a LGT that came from the factory with a single mass flywheel or an 08-09 WRX will have experience with that setup. I would say get it considering it's an inexpensive OEM replacement.

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AFAIK, the ACT clutch isn't "more resilient" to aggressive driving. It just grabs much harder. You slip it, it'll wear just as fast as a stock clutch. But it will hold on with more force than a stock clutch will. And in exchange, your engagement should be "snappier", which some like and some don't.

 

On a stock LGT, the OEM clutch seems like a fine choice.

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:icon_sad::icon_sad::icon_sad::icon_sad:

 

So i understand that youre saying that i should be fine with the oem replacement one by exedy, i'm just wondering if anybody has any experience with that one before I order it.

 

I have the OEM exedy replacement with the ACT lightweight flywheel in my Outback and am happy with it. Next time I would go with the prolite flywheel though if there's an ECU workaround for the check engine light

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What does he have? What is his setup?

 

Well I am on my second ACT clutch with the old ACT pressure plate and LWFW (for the 06-07 WRX) and my new TOB is the Subaru TOB for the 06-07 WRX not another new ACT one. Whatever the thing...it engages smoothly, it rattles less, it is quieter compared to my previous install.

 

Looks like the ACT and single mass flywheel.

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Keep us updated, I am thinking of doing the exact same thing.

 

I picked up my LGT from the dealer today. I dropped it off at 7:30 and they called just after 11 to let me know it was finished. I had the 2007-09 OEM clutch, TOB, and SMFW installed. I've only put 6 miles on the new clutch, but here's my initial impression:

 

It feels very light compared to the old clutch. I actually miss the heavy feel the clutch pedal had with the DMFW. Engagement feels precise; just light. It doesn't feel substantial, if that makes sense...I guess I just liked that heavier feel. I haven't heard any chatter or TOB squeal. I did hear what appeared to be some kind of transmission whine...a droning sound when I was decelerating in second gear at a stop light. Didn't hear it again the next time I slowed down.

 

Anyway, I will see how I like this SMFW in 500 miles or so. Right now I have mixed feelings. It feels good to not be driving on a dying clutch, but I was hoping for that heavy pedal I had before.

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I picked up my LGT from the dealer today. I dropped it off at 7:30 and they called just after 11 to let me know it was finished. I had the 2007-09 OEM clutch, TOB, and SMFW installed. I've only put 6 miles on the new clutch, but here's my initial impression:

 

How many hours of labor did you pay for? 3.5 hours is a fast clutch job.

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Guys,

 

Sorry to bring this thread back from the dead, but it's the closest one I came up with when doing searches to find the correct year clutch/flywheel.

 

My 2006 LGT is currently at the Subaru dealership for a new clutch/Flywheel/TOB. I had them order the OEM 2007+ Legacy GT clutch and flywheel kit.

 

My wife got a call from them and the tech said there is no way that clutch/flywheel combo will work in our '06 GT. I was unable to call them back before they left for the day, but I just want to verify that I am not going crazy and the 2007-2009 Legacy GT clutch and flywheel will indeed work?

 

My wife said that the tech mentioned something about the push/pull action of the transmission being different.

 

But again, just to be clear, the 2007-2009 Legacy GT SMFW and clutch WILL fit in a 2006 Legacy GT, yes?

 

Thanks so much,

-Matt

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Oh well, the dealer still claimed that the '07 LGT clutch kit would absolutely not work, so they installed an '07 WRX clutch/FW/PP/etc. They could not give me a direct answer as to why the LGT wouldn't work, just that it wouldn't :)

 

That being said, I could not be happier with the WRX parts. I also had the TSK3 kit installed, along with new bearings in the center diff and a new tail section of the tranny. Everything is so quiet and smooth now!

 

FWIW, our GT(primarily my wife's car), is bone stock with 106,000 miles. NEVER driven hard/launched, etc. Hoping no more tranny issues for a while(as it will be my daily driver as soon as she gets her '15 WRX) :)

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