I'm about to get a new clutch for my Beams swap.
Should i stick with the genuine toyota clutch or go aftermarket?
 
Cheers
Rick

When I did my RedTop swap, I fitted an Excedy TYK-6914HDB  (Heavy Duty Clutch Kit).  Feels perfectly normal, though there's a non-heavy duty option listed too on the Excedy website for the RedTop MR2:
 
You can find it listed @: http://www.exedy.com.au/clutch-finder
(Go to the 1998, {149km} model) - Listed as  12/97-10/99, @d Coupe, RWD, AT/MT, (Japan) .  
The page then confirms the selected vehicle as : TOYOTA MR2 SW20 12/1997~10/1999 3SGE 1998 cc I 4cyl 16 valve DOHC PETROL MPFI 2 Door Coupe RWD Auto Man  
 
 

Thanks mister2

I agree Exedy heavy duty is good with near stock clutch pedal feel.

If its organic, definitely go for it.

What's the difference with organic?

Non organic clutches are more prone to shuddering, and noise on disengagement. Ie. Copper and metal. Carbon arent greatly suited to street use as they dont last long with stop start traffic, and kevlar clutches shudder.

Non organic don't last as long with street driving (traffic etc). They basically don't like being ridden. Many turbo owners use organic exedy clutches, if it can handle that it can handle a beams.

Exedy have both an oem replacement or a heavy duty option that is double the price. Is the heavy duty kit worth the extra?

I'd go the heavy duty personally for a bit of extra piece of mind & flexibility. Especially if you plan on giving it a bit of grief.

Overall cost might be double, but not near the cost of twin plates etc.