what would you do v.clutch
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what would you do v.clutch
I dropped something int he clutch on my car last weekend. I need to have the car running on 6/22 for a track day I've already payed for. There is no way i'll have the turbo build done in time, so i have to run one more track event on the na 1.6...which isn't bad considering I'm a novice driver, on a new track.
I'm thinking either I buy a cheap $100 clutch and run it for a month, get MS tuned, and whatever. However I'm also considering buying a big bad ACT clutch that will hold 300lb/ft.
What would you guys do? My rods are 5 weeks out, then I have to get machine work done, then I have to find time to swap the rear end, engine, do the turbo build, then tune...so it might be a while considering I travel for work.
Thanks for the recommendation.
I'm thinking either I buy a cheap $100 clutch and run it for a month, get MS tuned, and whatever. However I'm also considering buying a big bad ACT clutch that will hold 300lb/ft.
What would you guys do? My rods are 5 weeks out, then I have to get machine work done, then I have to find time to swap the rear end, engine, do the turbo build, then tune...so it might be a while considering I travel for work.
Thanks for the recommendation.
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do the puck style clutches last a while compared to the organic or kevlar materials?
I have to do the work twice regardless, but I thought it would be a good idea to save some life in the expensive clutch.
I have to do the work twice regardless, but I thought it would be a good idea to save some life in the expensive clutch.
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Hellz yah, do it right the first time. Have you changed a clutch before? A Miata is about as simple as it gets for clutch work, but it's still a full afternoon, even with a lift, tranny jack, and all the tools and ****. My first time took me about 15hrs total. I could do it in less time now, but it would still be a full day in the garage. Do it once.
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Hellz yah, do it right the first time. Have you changed a clutch before? A Miata is about as simple as it gets for clutch work, but it's still a full afternoon, even with a lift, tranny jack, and all the tools and ****. My first time took me about 15hrs total. I could do it in less time now, but it would still be a full day in the garage. Do it once.
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gary from TDR claims he's putting down 260lb/ft through a spec stage 2. I want something that will last a while IF it will hold 240lb/ft at the wheels. I'm not afraid of the engagement, but I did hate clutches lasting like 6 months at a time in my vw with the kevlar materials.
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i forget if this is a street car at all. if it's forget pucks.
an organic will probably not wear out any faster with more power, just more slipping. if you abuse it, it'll die. kevlar just tends to have a low coefficient of friction and glaze really easily.
I've heard of other people running that much power through a stage 2. no idea on longevity.
an organic will probably not wear out any faster with more power, just more slipping. if you abuse it, it'll die. kevlar just tends to have a low coefficient of friction and glaze really easily.
I've heard of other people running that much power through a stage 2. no idea on longevity.
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i forget if this is a street car at all. if it's forget pucks.
an organic will probably not wear out any faster with more power, just more slipping. if you abuse it, it'll die. kevlar just tends to have a low coefficient of friction and glaze really easily.
I've heard of other people running that much power through a stage 2. no idea on longevity.
an organic will probably not wear out any faster with more power, just more slipping. if you abuse it, it'll die. kevlar just tends to have a low coefficient of friction and glaze really easily.
I've heard of other people running that much power through a stage 2. no idea on longevity.
This car is not a daily driver.
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No. All you need is a lift, an air compressor, 1/2" impact, and a tranny jack
But seriously the bolts at the top of the bellhousing are a PITA, especially the top pass side one because something gets in the way, a wiring harness IIRC. You'll need a long extension and a u joint. Maybe even a u joint socket too. The driveshaft comes right out (do that first) easily enough. The clutch hydraulics come out easily enough. Get the top bellhousing bolts first, because they'll be the biggest PITA by far. Then the rest come off easily enough. The tranny itself is suprisingly light.
But seriously the bolts at the top of the bellhousing are a PITA, especially the top pass side one because something gets in the way, a wiring harness IIRC. You'll need a long extension and a u joint. Maybe even a u joint socket too. The driveshaft comes right out (do that first) easily enough. The clutch hydraulics come out easily enough. Get the top bellhousing bolts first, because they'll be the biggest PITA by far. Then the rest come off easily enough. The tranny itself is suprisingly light.