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NEIGHT
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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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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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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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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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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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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 [Wink]

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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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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 [Big Grin]

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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 [Big Grin]

+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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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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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 [Big Grin]

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. [patriot]

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spec 2 or 3

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quote:
Originally posted by 2T0NE:
spec 2 or 3

I heard clutches with pucks suck?

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