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    Default Clutch kit to suit a T5 mated to a Buick 3800?

    I've got a T5 conversion for my V6 VR, but I will have to get a new clutch kit as using a second hand clutch is like playing russian roulette.

    What brand clutch kit would reliably handle a relatively stock V6, which may see some more work in future?

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    theres some on ebay, heavy duty are around $255 and standard are about $240.
    I rang around and the cheapest i could find was $285...
    As for the best brand i wouldnt have a clue but i guess anything heavy duty would be fine for a standard vr v6.

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    Ive had some great reliability with Exedy HD organic clutches.

    The one in my VS has been in there for about 4 years, over 60 passes down the drag strip and a few skid comps.

    Inspected it when i last had my engine out, a few months ago, still has lots of life
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    I bought a T5 conversion and I tossed up wether or not I should have used the old clutch as the plate looked like it had lots of life left in it, but then I thought if I'm going to all this effort why cut corners and possibly cost myself triple or more in the long run...

    I bought a standard Exedy clutch off ebay delivered for about $240...

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    No one here has had issues with Exedy?

    I've heard certain models of Exedy clutches are fragile and don't last very long (Haven't heard anyone with a holden have an issue with them though)

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