 Clutch/flywheel opinions |
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 Aug 17 2003, 06:37 PM
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 Post Master  Group: Members Posts: 626 Joined: 25-September 02 From: Urbana, IL Member No.: 19  |
Alright, I've got the bug to upgrade my clutch and flywheel. I was thinking about going with the ACT XAct chromoly flywheel and a Star (is it called Spec now?) Stage 2 kevlar clutch. I don't really want an ACT 2600 as I'm going to be driving this thing all the time, and the 2100 doesn't really seem to be worth the money compared the almost new stock style clutch I've got. Is the Stage 2 smooth enough for a daily driver?
Also, I'm planning on using a stock Mitsu headgasket, Clevlite bearings, and whatever for misc gaskets. I'm kind of undecided on rings, whether to go for Sealed Power, Mitsu, or Beck/Arnley. I'm also undecided on the timing belt, instinct says go Mitsu, but Autozone carries a Goodyear Gatorback version of the timing belt, which should be pretty good. Way too many options here 
-------------------- Eric Wort
87 White Buick Turbo 'T' (11.71 @ 116.5, 1.61 60ft, slipping trans) 92 Teal Eagle Talon TSi AWD (burn victim) |
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Aug 18 2003, 08:14 AM
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 Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
That ACT flywheel seems like a good deal. Only thing I don't like about it, is it doesn't have a replaceable surface like the Fidanza's, but I guess you don't really need to resurface the flywheel often anyway.
I've heard a lot of people with complaints about any timing belt besides a Mitsu breaking well before 60,000 miles. I'm pretty sure I've heard the Goodyear belt mentioned specifically. I'd stick with a Mitsu timing belt. I've also heard bad things on dsmtalk about Clevite bearings in our engines, but that subject is up for debate. I went with Mitsu rings, but didn't research anything else. |
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Aug 18 2003, 08:39 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
Can't give much advise on the flywheel, but I think I'm gonna try for a Star the next time I have to do one.
As for the rest of the pieces and parts.... I'd definately go mitsu on everything after my experiences. -------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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Aug 18 2003, 03:39 PM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 626 Joined: 25-September 02 From: Urbana, IL Member No.: 19 |
Well, just put in a parts price request at Conicelli for all of parts I need.
-------------------- Eric Wort
87 White Buick Turbo 'T' (11.71 @ 116.5, 1.61 60ft, slipping trans) 92 Teal Eagle Talon TSi AWD (burn victim) |
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Aug 18 2003, 03:52 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Moderators Posts: 1,156 Joined: 23-September 02 Member No.: 16 |
good luck, I never heard back from those satanists after repeatedly sending requests.
-------------------- my cars breath smells like car food
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Aug 18 2003, 03:58 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
I've always had good luck with CoNICElle...
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Aug 18 2003, 11:24 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
I dont know much about the other parts, but i do have a star clutch in my car and i am real happy with it. it does have a lot of clutch chatter, but it seems to be real strong to be able to handle my hard driving. good luck!!!!!!
-------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
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Aug 20 2003, 10:58 AM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 626 Joined: 25-September 02 From: Urbana, IL Member No.: 19 |
Well, total cost of all of the stuff that I want from Conicelli is over $600, which includes:
Rings $108.05 rod bearings 70.77 oil pump(gears only) 38.73 + 19.58 (maybe) main bearings 65.73 complete gasket set 175.76 timing belt 59.26 tensioner hydraulic adjuster 63.52 tensioner pulley 20.92 (maybe) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $622.32 or $543.09, depending on the maybe factor I guess I can always order the pulleys/gears later if I find anything out of spec. I'm not sure if Conicelli even reads those requests anymore, since I put that request in I actually noticed their whole online catalog with prices in it. I asked a question last night about that catalog and they answered it this morning, but they still haven't answered my parts price request. -------------------- Eric Wort
87 White Buick Turbo 'T' (11.71 @ 116.5, 1.61 60ft, slipping trans) 92 Teal Eagle Talon TSi AWD (burn victim) |
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