Time for a new clutch

My car has been slipping occasionally in 5th and 6th gear when it is cold outside, so I am sure more is around the corner. I have found the OEM replacement clutch and am pretty close to ordering the flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, and throwout bearing, but wanted any input you guys had on aftermarket or the OEM clutches. Thanks.

 

OEM is fine. Any organic clutch is going to last about the same amount of time as the stocker.

So if you like the stocker...just fine a cheap ebay organic and go with that.

 

There is usally no need to order a flywheel and pressure plate, just replace the disk, unless you are making a lot powere and they are burnt or warped.

 

Will I have to have my flywheel resurfaced?
Ped is going to help me replace it at his house, I didn't want to have to wait to have my flywheel surfaced, since I heard there isn't anyone to do it on the weekends.

This kit has a lightened flywheel: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EXED...201309364QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item160201309364
Anyone have some experience with these?

 

I am also going to install a dp and go stage 2 when I do this, would I need a stronger clutch in this case?

 

I am going to order a new clutch disc and throwout bearing, and have my my flywheel resurfaced. Genuine Subaru OEM parts lists one as a Release bearing, is that the same as the throwout bearing? Any suggestions or ideas?

Description
Mechanical Catalog - 2004 - Subaru - Impreza
Clutch, Clutch and flywheel, Disc, Disc, impreza, 4wd, 2.5l, w/turbo
$95.12

Mechanical Catalog - 2004 - Subaru - Impreza
Clutch, Clutch and flywheel, Release bearing, Release bearing, all models, 2.5l, w/turbo, impreza $100.58

 

I have the clutch disc and release bearing (which I assume is the same as the throwout bearing), but should I get a new release fork and pilot bearing?

 

both bearings, yes.

 

Thanks Will, does that yes include the release fork?

 

no need to replace the fork. It should outlast the life of the car.

 

Awesome, thanks for you help will, much appreciated.

 

I wanted to say thanks to Ped for replacing my clutch this weekend. He did an awesome job the car is running great now. We or mainly he wrestled with my motor for about 2 hours because it didn't want to leave the transmission, apparently it is co-dependent. I think Ped might have made it more difficult to get out of a dinner party that night, but I am not sure....j/k. So I just wanted to say thanks for all his hard work this weekend.

 

pssh.... dinner parties are for sissies :rofl:

I didn't even get in trouble, which was completely unexpected.

 

Awesome, I thought for sure you were in for a bad Sunday.

 

Ped is the man!

Didn't you have a dinner party when you did my clutch too? lol

 

must be his thing about changing clutches, dinner party then offer to install clutch