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NEIGHT
Member # 8741
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So my clutch has been taking too much of a beating N well it slips at WOT so I think the time to change it out is near. I heard you should change out the flywheel at the same time? Do I really have to? Any recomendations on what to get? Will my longtubes be in the way of my clutch swap?
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SwEeT 03 Gt
Member # 10283
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you dont have to replace it you can always resurface it n yes your long tube will be in the way [ August 22, 2012, 12:49 AM: Message edited by: SwEeT 03 Gt ]
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Y2K 281
Member # 10132
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Most people just resurface their flywheel as long as its still in good condition. Make sure to run new ford pilot and throwout bearings. Aftermarket ones tend to crap out quicker than the oem stuff.
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NEIGHT
Member # 8741
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I would rather replace it. N they sell the ford bearings on any site? N well I guess this clutch will have to do untill I put on my new suspension.
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Camara90
Member # 134
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If you plan on running slicks and launching at any high RPM I would just replace it with a billet steel. Would not want that old ass flywheel breaking up into pieces at high RPM.
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ISP89LX
Member # 8949
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quote: Originally posted by Camara90: If you plan on running slicks and launching at any high RPM I would just replace it with a billet steel. Would not want that old ass flywheel breaking up into pieces at high RPM.
+1 and amputate your long ass legs Mija
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Secnd2nun64
Member # 1431
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quote: Originally posted by NEIGHT: I would rather replace it. N they sell the ford bearings on any site? N well I guess this clutch will have to do untill I put on my new suspension.
Summit sells the ford racing bearing. That's where I picked mine up from. You should also be able to just resurface the flywheel. Might want to look into getting a lakewood or quicktime housing while you have the clutch off.
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Jaejae5.0
Member # 7958
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Billet steel and a spec stage 2 +/cf dual friction/power grip..orrrrr you can pay 140$ for a clutch I'm using in my Hci notch screeching 3rd for the past 2 yrs of donut use an bustin 2nd gear sideways...it is called a LUK clutch at pepboys made by valeo..same company as the king cobra I believe..give it a try..I bought it twice
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SIC9250
Member # 8216
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quote: Originally posted by Jaejae5.0: Billet steel and a spec stage 2 +/cf dual friction/power grip..orrrrr you can pay 140$ for a clutch I'm using in my Hci notch screeching 3rd for the past 2 yrs of donut use an bustin 2nd gear sideways...it is called a LUK clutch at pepboys made by valeo..same company as the king cobra I believe..give it a try..I bought it twice
+1000 I ran the same LUK clutch in my h/c/i notch for 2yrs with violent abuse and it outlasted the motor,re-surface the flyweel,no need for a new one...
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SydewayzStan
Member # 10217
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Steel FW, centerforce DF, and stock t5 has been a winning combo for the last 2 years, through a few thousand donuts and some drift events still goin strong. And definently run a frpp throwout bearing if you want it to last.
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NEIGHT
Member # 8741
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quote: Originally posted by Jaejae5.0: Billet steel and a spec stage 2 +/cf dual friction/power grip..orrrrr you can pay 140$ for a clutch I'm using in my Hci notch screeching 3rd for the past 2 yrs of donut use an bustin 2nd gear sideways...it is called a LUK clutch at pepboys made by valeo..same company as the king cobra I believe..give it a try..I bought it twice
Well right now I'm bidding on a brand new Ram HDX N well seems like I'm going to win for $100. If I get outbid I'll look into this clutch.
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2T0NE
Member # 4216
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spec 2 or 3
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NEIGHT
Member # 8741
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quote: Originally posted by 2T0NE: spec 2 or 3
I heard clutches with pucks suck?
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2T0NE
Member # 4216
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quote: Originally posted by NEIGHT: quote: Originally posted by 2T0NE: spec 2 or 3
I heard clutches with pucks suck?
THE SPEC 2 IS A DISC THE 3 IS A PUCK A 3+ IS A DISC...I got a 3 its not soo bad but then again i never drive the hatch anymore...go with a 2 or 3 + it will be disc or look inti the dualfriction thats a disc
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NEIGHT
Member # 8741
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Anyone know how many teeth to get on the flywheel? N what oz?
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norcalfiddy
Member # 11207
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quote: Originally posted by NEIGHT: Anyone know how many teeth to get on the flywheel? N what oz?
50oz and i believe t5's are 157t.
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lxhatch5.0
Member # 6319
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quote: Originally posted by SIC9250: quote: Originally posted by Jaejae5.0: Billet steel and a spec stage 2 +/cf dual friction/power grip..orrrrr you can pay 140$ for a clutch I'm using in my Hci notch screeching 3rd for the past 2 yrs of donut use an bustin 2nd gear sideways...it is called a LUK clutch at pepboys made by valeo..same company as the king cobra I believe..give it a try..I bought it twice
+1000 I ran the same LUK clutch in my h/c/i notch for 2yrs with violent abuse and it outlasted the motor,re-surface the flyweel,no need for a new one...
I never tried that clutch but i have a centerforce dual friction THE ORANGE ONE in my gt. I REVERSE FOR LIKE 20ft throw that bitch in 1st pegg 4krpm and dump the clutch it just hooks ridiculously just drifts ice skating leaving more skid marks then a toddlers throw away diaper. I do it just for fun
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NEIGHT
Member # 8741
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quote: Originally posted by norcalfiddy: quote: Originally posted by NEIGHT: Anyone know how many teeth to get on the flywheel? N what oz?
50oz and i believe t5's are 157t.
Ok thanks.
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nitrous_bob
Member # 77
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if you replace do a billet or just resurface the stocker. billet steel will hit a little harder billet aluminum will spin up faster
do the rear main while in there even if its not leaking. a lot of people say do the pilot bearing too...but its a PITA, more than i can even tell you
the headers are NOT in the way, remove the trans from the bell...then remove the bell from the block.
its actually easier with long tubes than shorties cuz you can get to everything easier
nothing wrong with centerforce for a new clutch, but to save a couple bucks the motorsport heavy duty works just fine too
over 400 hp id do CF, i did HD last clutch job and should be busting 400, but only on the smack
they are good clutches
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