I am needing a clutch myself so I'm glad you started this thread Boosted_SS. I have been leaning more toward the CM FX400 clutch because of cost, but everyone keeps saying the exedy is the shit. Does anyone actually have one of these bad boys in their car though? I am replacing my clutch because I am building my motor and I'd rather get it now then later.

Vince.

- quick clutch question -

Some clutch kits i've seen say they come with the " release bearing (if applicable)" and some come with the " throw out bearing (if applicable)", i've never seen them together on the same box or on the same site.

Are the release bearing and throw out bearing the same thing?

From everything I have read on here, CM dropped the ball on the Cobalt clutch. I would go for the Exedy since that is what was used on the Cobalt touring cars. I also heard from someone the the RL forums have a few members with the Exedy and love it.

I'm very curious about the Bully clutch's since they seem to be really researching it, but I am leary after the CM and Spec fiascos.

i put a exedy racing clutch in my celica gts and loved it.exedy makes great clutches. just do not get it from clutch city. they messed up my order twice in a row and i waited a month total to get my correct product..this was for the celica..still have yet to get one for the ss

I've had a stage 3+ from spec for 6 months and has been just fine. The clutch has held up to over 285 Hp and 267 ft/lb tourqe. maybe tomorrow it will take a shit on me but no signs so far and I like it.

Scott @ Cobalt Performance Parts is who i got my exedy from. great pricing too. i would email him and see what he can do for you.........

Sales@cobaltperformanceparts.com

get the exedy combo

I ordered the Exedy kit, and I'll give another review on it after it's installed.

^^^you are the man! i'm very interested in this!!

The cheapest I've found so far. Its the one I plan on using in my build.

http://www.ultrarev.com/storefront-c0.html

1,066$ Can't beat it.

Is a spec stage 2 good for these mods:

2.5 pulley
Header
DP
Catback
CAI

Or should I get rid of the spec and go with a bully or other company?

Thanks for the advice man, I think I have my mind made up on the exedy. I can't wait, for all of my parts to arrive so I can get my car back on the road! It's been almost 2 months without my car!!! Should be good when we get it back together.

how are the bully clutches i need a new clutch but dont have the funds to spend 1200$ on the exedy. the bully stg3 is perfect for my futer mods and right in my price range
has anyone heard good or bad about them

absolutely love it!!

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-0l-lsj-performance-tech-47/stage-4-bully-clutch-installation-45068/

I would stay away from Spec. The horror stories are just as bad if not worse than ClutchMasters! Get the Bully clutch or Exedy kit.

Can someone please tell me the difference between the CM FX300/Spec 3+ Clutchs and the Exedy Stage 3? I thought it was weird that the frst 2 are half the price of the Exedy.

The big difference is that the Exedy is the only clutch used on the GM Touring and Time Attack Cobalts. It has been race tested and proved to be a worthy design.

So that is the only difference? And that is what makes it he CM and Spec half the price?

The CM had some serious issues that does not allow it to fully disengage. The Spec required so much force to disengage that the hydrolic lines and tank flex and expand not allowing enough pressure to do so.

From what I have read on the forums the Excedy works properly. I have also heard of one good response for the Bully S4 clutch. Nothing bad about either yet...except the price tag on the Excedy.

Excedy comes with a flywheel. Thats 300-400 by itself.

Oh yeah, I forgot about that.

plus the exedy comes with a forged aluminum cover versus a stamped steal cover on the others.

exedy info...

Built for the Chevrolet Cobalt... Stage 3: Road/Street + Track/Slicks UseThe Hyper Single Clutch is engineered to optimize performance for cars that are moderatly modified, but do not require the clutch capacity of a multi-plate clutch. Similar to their multi-plate clutches, it has a forged aluminum cover that is anodized purple. The aluminum cover is stiffer than a stamped cover and therefore allows a higher lever ratio to maintain the pedel efforts at a reasonable level. No clamp load deflection as in a pressed metal type coverAll Hyper Clutches come with a steel flywheel and a 6-puck cerametallic facing, spring center damper disc assembly. The disc is generally smaller and thinner than the OEM disc making for lower inertia and therefore quicker, easier shifting, and less wear and tear on the transmission synchros. The higher clamp load and cerametallic friction facings give approximately twice the holding torque of the OEM cutch and generally higher than other single plate clutches.As with all cerametallic clutches, the street drivability may be marginal due to chattering and harsh engagement characteristicsAn additional feature of the pressure plate is a series of turbine-like, air flow enhancing vanes that keep the clutch cooler under extreme operating conditions to improve wear life.Note

Then that would answer my question too.... I didn't know it came with a flywheel... thought It was just the clutch and pressure plate, but if it comes with the flywheel too, then I'll buy it for the price!!! Ty for in info guys!