Clutch decisions!

[WeirdNeville]

My 1998 200SX has just started to eat it's clutch during enthusiastic driving, which leaves me in the unfortuate position (this month at least) of having to buy a new clutch.
I was wondering if anyone had any experience of the following brands, as it seems that this is what the choice boils down to:

1) Exedy "stage 1" Organic clutch kit- Rated to 275bhp at the wheels. $145 from the US
2) LUK clutch kit, OEM replacement but anecdotally capable of 280 bhp £135
3) ACT organic heavy duty clutch, rated at 362lb/ft £280

Obviously if the exedy will fit the bill then it's hard to justify spending the extra on the ACT kit. However, I am looking to tune the car to ~ 280 bhp and ~300lb/ft over the coming year (stage 1)

Any thoughts / experiences to help me make up my mind?

[stevieb]

A Lot of people recomend the Excedy Organic clutch for the impreza.

HAve not heard of the others though.

Steve

[scoobiewrx]

Go for an uprated AP Racing Clutch and don't forget to get either a new Flywheel or skim the old one. That gets rid of raised hotspots on the flywheel face and stops any kind of juddering. My AP Racing clutch is rated to 350bhp

Had one put on my Scooby recently and am glad i went for the AP. Exedy make standard OEM clutches for Scoobys and unfortunately they are prone to judder, right across the board. Mind you the car is 4WD too so the clutch takes a lot of strain, never the less you want a smooth drive so go for the AP.

[SteA]

The ACT organic clutch is pretty light and doesnt feel that much heavier than standard, pretty nice to use too.

Must say I really liked the AP Organic even though it felt heavier, but that wont last long if you go over 350 ftlb.

RPS Max Street Organic is excellent and what I currently use, worth noting that lots of people think its far to heavy, but it is rated in the high 400's so takes a lot of stick......

[vixpy1]

I've got one of the cheapy American ones in the Mazda, have to say, its not half bad.

However, Exedy twin plate in the scooby, but that was not cheap

[GravelBen]

I had an Exedy clutch in my old Legacy and it was excellent, far better than the original one. That was only 150bhp though, and I haven't tried any other aftermarket clutches to compare.

[Stu R]

I've ran Exedy and ACT organics in 200's and liked them both Definately a good bet, probably inclined to say I preferred the ACT as it stood up to abuse for longer.
AP organics have a good rep, though I've never used them personally. Their paddle clutches are a bit severe but pretty good though.

ACT gets my vote

[scoobiewrx]

....AP!! AP!! AP!! AP!!....