Big wheeled S3R set up, CM S4 vs. ACT 6puck vs. SBC S3

[401tuner]

So I'm torn between the ClutchMasters Stage 4..6 puck, Southbend Stage 3, and the ACT 6 puck. All three of them are the non-modular versions. Price wise the CM S4 and SBC S3 i can get for $965 shipped and the ACT 6 puck for $590 shipped. All three clutches come with a aluminum flywheel.

A basic run through of my set up includes:
44lb Stage 3 turbo
Realtune's Race External Wastegate Manifold
Turbonetics 38mm Wastegate
FIC 635cc injectors
AGP returnline
MPX BFMIC
3 inch 02 pipe
MPX 3 inch TBE
Stage 0 PCM
Diablo Predator Tune

In the end i plan on having 400+whp and 400+wtq just for reference. The car is also my daily driver. The close to $1000 price tag of the SBC and CM are killing me but then agian i dont want to spend $590 on an ACT clutch and have something go wrong in the long run. I wont be at the track seeing as though the winter season is coming up. Once track reopens next season ill go a few times not many and i'll be running drag radials NO slicks. I dont drive my car hard all the time.. mostly just highway runs and such. In need of suggestions, facts, info, opinions. Anything would help.. thanks guys.

[mole']

i have seen alot of locals go tho the CM S4 like crazy. i just put the one that was in my ACR (stock ported turbo) and it was gone in less than 10k. i have the PTP/SBC Stage 3 with flywheel on my 04 S3 car, GREAT CLUTCH. i have never used the ACT yet, but hear good things about it.
#1 SBC Stage 3
#2 ACT setup
#3 CM S4

[StageSRT4]

1000 for a south bend??? i paid $558 shipped a few months ago...


The south bend feels just like stocka and can hold up to the power

[stxsrt]

Quote: Originally Posted by StageSRT4

1000 for a south bend??? i paid $558 shipped a few months ago...


The south bend feels just like stocka and can hold up to the power

The non mudular stg3 is about 1k

[mole']

Quote: Originally Posted by stxsrt

The non mudular stg3 is about 1k

i did not pay that much. i think it was like 850

[StageSRT4]

Quote: Originally Posted by stxsrt

The non mudular stg3 is about 1k

oh yea mine was the modular.


but for 400hp he shouldnt need to go non modular, right?

[mole']

Quote: Originally Posted by StageSRT4

oh yea mine was the modular.


but for 400hp he shouldnt need to go non modular, right?

when i got mine, i have the S3r and minor bolt ons. the difference if the LBS of the FW is why i went non-modular.

but he would be just fine with the modular setup

[401tuner]

really? I keep getting told by many people including Aaron that i should deffenitly get a non-mod set up.

[mole']

Quote: Originally Posted by 401tuner

really? I keep getting told by many people including Aaron that i should deffenitly get a non-mod set up.

i would tho. the difference in the LBS of the FW is huge
well worth the extra $$$

[lyncoo]

i got a act but my car has been down for about a month

[mole']

Quote: Originally Posted by lyncoo

i got a act but my car has been down for about a month

the puck or the street disk?

[Mana4real]

I got the street disc setup in about 1.5-2k miles ago. I love it... The street disc setup is rated to hold 470lb ft of torque and it's non modular. So it's going to be lighter then a stock modular setup. Street disc setups will last a lot longer then a six puck setup and more streetable, but six pucks can hold more power.

[gt30rkid]

i have the act six puck but only have 600 miles on my motor so i havent got on it yet

[killaneon]

ptp s3 non mod here, its the shit(stock turbo with built motor /fail)

[turbo666]

I always recommend ACT 6 puck to locals. Although the SB clutches seem to have several good reviews with there redesigned setup.