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 Feb 22 2006, 04:44 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin.  Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314  |
just picked this up today and all I can say is WOW this thing looks awsome. should have it installed this weekend. it's a stage 2+ and I can't wait to unleash the GVR4's full power
 
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Feb 22 2006, 05:35 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,108 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Waverly, Illinois Member No.: 636 |
How much power is that supposed to handle?
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Feb 22 2006, 07:28 PM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 271 Joined: 6-June 04 From: East Peoria Member No.: 306 |
5 hp lol j/k
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Feb 22 2006, 07:30 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Looks like a 6puck sprung disk and a nice pressure plate. Break-in procedure is critical to clutch life expectancy.
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Feb 22 2006, 07:33 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
QUOTE (BudmannG @ Feb 22 2006, 05:35 PM) How much power is that supposed to handle? 375+ ft/lb 
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Feb 25 2006, 12:29 AM
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 Beginner Group: Members Posts: 37 Joined: 8-November 05 From: Cuba, Missouri Member No.: 697 |
I just installed a stage 3+ in my 90 today accually. its the furamic full face disc (excuse me if i spelled that wrong) and a Steel ACT flywheel.
i like my stage 3 +... did not like my stage 3 though, the 6 puck clutch front and back chattered big time, then it ended up poping a spring out... hopfully with the kevlar on the one side of yours makes it all good for u. |
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Feb 25 2006, 07:45 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Just make sure you have your flywheel resurfaced and it should be all good.
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Feb 25 2006, 07:50 AM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
getting one of these:D
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Feb 25 2006, 07:54 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Good! Make sure when you do the clutch install as well, that you do the washer pivot ball fix (with a new pivot ball, my mistake), a new clutch fork wouldn't be a bad idea, stainless clutch line, new fluid, and when you get it installed, check the pedal height and disengagement. I had mundo problems with my clutch pedal assembly being really worn out and the master cyl. and slave cyl. leaking. So, I've got every possible modification to the clutch line you could ever have done.
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Feb 25 2006, 03:57 PM
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Beginner Group: Members Posts: 37 Joined: 8-November 05 From: Cuba, Missouri Member No.: 697 |
QUOTE (mitsu90 @ Feb 25 2006, 07:50 AM) getting one of these:D is that steel or aluminum? heard a lot of bad things about the aluminum flywheels, lot of good things about the steel though. |
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Feb 25 2006, 06:40 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
What bad things have you "heard" about aluminum flywheels? There are plenty of members here that have aluminum flywheels (including me) that have no problems with them.
The only steel flywheel I've ever seen/heard of is the stock unit. -------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Feb 25 2006, 09:09 PM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 396 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 8 |
The ACT flywheels are made of chromoly steel.
We lost a race in Bristol last year win our aluminum fidanza flywheel broke. The center section was left on the crank. Doesn't become an issue most cases. -------------------- |
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Feb 26 2006, 02:02 AM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
it's a very nice flywheel, looks realy good and well built.
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Feb 26 2006, 03:06 PM
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Beginner Group: Members Posts: 37 Joined: 8-November 05 From: Cuba, Missouri Member No.: 697 |
yeah... ok. the picture is not a dsm flywheel... threw me off. thats the one i just put in my car, i like so far. havnt gotten on it cause of breaking it in, but just driving it seems like the car revs smoother and less vibration
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Feb 26 2006, 06:02 PM
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 Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 110 Joined: 5-May 03 From: Granite City, IL Member No.: 128 |
You should get a scatter shield if your gonna go with a lightweight flywheel.
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Feb 26 2006, 07:15 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
QUOTE (fastclipse82 @ Feb 26 2006, 06:02 PM) You should get a scatter shield if your gonna go with a lightweight flywheel. The aftermarket ones stay together ok, it's the stock ones that have been lightend that tend to come apart and greneade into the passenger seat. I wouldn't worry about a scattershield unless you're running a lot of power through it. -------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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Feb 27 2006, 02:31 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
well it took forever but the new clutch and flywheel have been installed. a big thanx to asinkid, spy, ncgalant and scorp for lending a hand with the install. and from what I can tell this clutch will grab instantly, I damn near stall the car every time I take off
 I just can't wait till I am able to see what it's made of. Adam what the hell was you saying about a piece of plastic under my car 
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Feb 27 2006, 05:04 PM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 317 Joined: 3-October 02 From: Springfield Member No.: 24 |
So far I dig our SPEC Stage 3+ and aluminum flywheel.I've only gotten 2 real good launches with it but they felt pretty damn good.
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Feb 27 2006, 07:44 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
I'm gonna try to be good untill it's broke in.
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Feb 28 2006, 08:38 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
^^^ Believe me, it was hard not to test it out before I got mine broke in. I waited about 1500 miles before I started launching it. Others have said more or less. I've never had a Spec clutch but, I would think that they have a manufacturer's reccomended break-in time.
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Feb 28 2006, 08:42 AM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
QUOTE (turbohcar @ Feb 28 2006, 08:38 AM) I've never had a Spec clutch but, I would think that they have a manufacturer's reccomended break-in time. thanx for the tip. 
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Feb 28 2006, 08:56 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Sorry for trying to help, don't roll your eyes at me because I stated the obvious. It is VERY crucial that you stick to the break-in time because that will determine how long your clutch lasts. If you're hard on it from the get go, it won't last long. My ACT 2600 didn't come with any kind of paperwork. No install tips, specifications, or reccomended break-in time. I had to scour the internet to try and find the proper break-in mileage and still didn't find anything concrete. So, I just used my best judgement and took an educated guess. I hope your install was as successful as mine was.
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Feb 28 2006, 09:00 AM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
well my spec came with everything I needed including a brake in period. I wouldn't have to roll my eye's if you didn't treat people like they were fing idiots.
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Feb 28 2006, 09:08 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
I'm posting that way in order to cover everything to help you out. Sometimes the stupid questions have to be asked in order to make sure you've covered everything. I've been working on DSMs longer than you have and cars in general since I was 5 years old. I don't doubt you know what you're doing however, I want to make sure that you know what you're doing and what the consequences are if you don't stick to those suggestions. This is all in order to help you! All you could have said is yes, mine came with instructions and a suggested break-in mileage. That's it. If you don't like me being here take it up with a moderator instead of wasting bandwidth. I'm sure they'd be willing to explain to you that I was just helping.
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Feb 28 2006, 09:17 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
QUOTE (turbohcar @ Feb 28 2006, 03:08 PM) All you could have said is yes, mine came with instructions and a suggested break-in mileage. That's it. this is a good suggestion to keep things civil. Having patience with everyone is a virtue that will make everyones life a lot better. It's not always doable, but the more the better. -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Feb 28 2006, 09:21 AM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
sorry kicks but sometimes I get sick of the same person pointing out the obvious.
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Feb 28 2006, 09:42 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
Somtimes the obvious is the most overlooked. Don't bash anyone for trying to help.
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Feb 28 2006, 09:52 AM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
sorry but all he ever dose is point out the obvious. to me thats like telling some one that they don't know shit. yes I knew I needed to have something done with my flywheel thats why I had bought one. and yes I know I need to brake in my clutch that why I said I was gonna be good untill it get broken in. this thread was not a help me thread it was a look at what I just got thread.
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Feb 28 2006, 10:08 AM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 244 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Bloomington Member No.: 97 |
Back on topic!
W00t for clutch/flywheel installs!  How many miles you plan on putting on that clutch before letting her loose? -------------------- 1990 Nissan 300ZX T
1992 Accord EX |
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Feb 28 2006, 10:16 AM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
QUOTE (Tw1n Turb0 Z @ Feb 28 2006, 10:08 AM)  that look cooler than my set up it said to go 450-500 miles of stop and go driving but I will most likley give it 600 I even reset my trip counter so I know how many miles I have left to go. 
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Feb 28 2006, 10:36 AM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 244 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Bloomington Member No.: 97 |
QUOTE (mitsu90 @ Feb 28 2006, 11:16 AM) it said to go 450-500 miles of stop and go driving but I will most likley give it 600 I even reset my trip counter so I know how many miles I have left to go. haha i reset my trip too. I always used to go by 500 miles of stop and go. Last clutch I went about 200-250 and it lasted 25k miles and ~40-50 7,000rpm launches on Mickey Thompsons (was a street disc too) I think this time around im gonna get in around 200-250 as well and let her rip -------------------- 1990 Nissan 300ZX T
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Feb 28 2006, 10:47 AM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
it a nice looking clutch
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Feb 28 2006, 01:23 PM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 908 Joined: 7-October 03 From: Chillicothe, IL Member No.: 182 |
I went ~500 on my ACT2100. That thing didn't have much grip though. Once I tried a 7000 dump in 2nd gear and the clutch just sliped
Talk about a stink
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Feb 28 2006, 01:39 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 25-June 04 From: 61554 Member No.: 314 |
well you better get a spec for your new GVR4 if you want to stand a chance
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