I found a good deal on this clutch kit that will save me $200. This Valeo clutch kit is still OEM quality. Any good?

Haven't heard of it before but I don't have a MT. Meeting OEM specs (like dimensions, surface finish, etc) and actually being OEM quality are two different things.

I know that Valeo (French) as a company, is a large manufacturer of tier 1 OEM car parts. I can't speak of what they might build for a Subie, but as a manufacturer, they are well respected.

I hadn't heard of them till I went to work for them in 2000 for 6 months. Yes they are French based and a big OEM supplier. I worked in the electrical systems division, eventually the North American Electrical division they bought from ITTAutomotive was bankrupt and they sold to Jabil.

 

I would assume their clutches are OK, I know that was a big part of thier business but I can't say.