CLUTCH QUESTIONS
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Originally Posted by hosrom_951
Just get a centerforce clutch (claimmed three times more clamping force than stock).
Or check out lindsey racing, the have a number of clutch kits available....
Or check out lindsey racing, the have a number of clutch kits available....
centerforce clutches cost like double and most people don't need that much extra clamping force.
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One "trick" I found to be invaluable when re-installing the torque tube is, once you have engaged the splines in the clutch disk, depress the clutch pedal (having already re-installed the slave cylinder) and release the clutch... This will allow the torque tube shaft to float a bit and make "finding" the pilot bearing MUCH easier (no matter how well you aligned it with the alignment tool) and let the torque tube seat fully on the clutch housing.
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Take a look at the "Cup" clutches (Paragon sells them) and the Spec line offered by Lindsey. I just opted for the Spec stage 3 six puck from Dave Lindsey... hope to get the car on the ground tomorrow... The Spec kits feature a performance guarantee which is fairly impressive (not that you ever want to take advantage of it, and replace the clutch a second time...).
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hi guys,
i got the stuffed clutch out today, dunno what all the fuss is about the hours it takes, i got it all out in 4 hours, i was using a lift and good tools etc.
not sure if my car has the 1 piece or 2 piece pipe, i have a flange at the headers and a 1 piece pipe going from the flange at the headers to the turbo, so is this 1 piece or 2 piece.
i got the stuffed clutch out today, dunno what all the fuss is about the hours it takes, i got it all out in 4 hours, i was using a lift and good tools etc.
not sure if my car has the 1 piece or 2 piece pipe, i have a flange at the headers and a 1 piece pipe going from the flange at the headers to the turbo, so is this 1 piece or 2 piece.
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just had a look at some pics on the forum, my pipe is 1 piece, dunno what the fuss is , i removed mine without removing the inlet manifold, it was tight, but much easier than removing the inlet manifold.
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Hmm.......maybe that is how my specialist did it in 13 hours? but he removed the intake manifold.....
How did you reach those turbo exhaust bolts? must be a LONG tool?
How did you reach those turbo exhaust bolts? must be a LONG tool?
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Trust me, it is a lot harder of a job laying on your back, having to crawl in and out from under the vehicle for tools. Most people don't have a lift.
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And the intake manifold takes all of 20-30 minutes to remove and replace.
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And the intake manifold takes all of 20-30 minutes to remove and replace.
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Originally Posted by special tool
Your friends clutch fits right in there - both 225mm. Ford spline. Don't let any knucklehead tell you it doesn't.
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hi special tool, i dont know, i didnt do it personally, the guy that works for me did it, i will ask him tomo and post the answer.
also my car has a 240mm clutch, not the 225mm, can i still use the 225 clutch i have
also my car has a 240mm clutch, not the 225mm, can i still use the 225 clutch i have