79-82 clutch opinions/experiences
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79-82 clutch opinions/experiences
I need a new clutch(hopefully under $200) for the 80 running gear I just picked up. I have a 23lb flywheel and have removed all the smog junk so basically stock with header/exhaust. looking for a reasonably priced clutch and your feedback on what you think of them. I have seen the ebay gripforce ones that people swear by and others tell to stay away from, then stories of exedys(only $100 new) that slip when new.
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Waffles - hmmm good
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I've been happy with my CenterForce Stage II clutch/pressue plate setup. I also
have an 80 stockport 12a and run the 82 flywheel (23 lbs). Works great and really
grips good. Very smooth action too.
I think I got it from Mazdatrix at the time. It may be a bit more than your $200 budget,
but its worth it I think.
have an 80 stockport 12a and run the 82 flywheel (23 lbs). Works great and really
grips good. Very smooth action too.
I think I got it from Mazdatrix at the time. It may be a bit more than your $200 budget,
but its worth it I think.
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Lapping = Fapping
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Good flywheel. I'm about to try one of these in the GLC. One thing you may not have known about these '81-'82 flywheels is the friction surface was extended out to 225mm. This means you can get yourself a 225mm disc and enjoy the benefits of slightly more grip than the original 215mm discs. However you must continue to use a stock size 215mm pressure plate. Don't worry about the 5mm of disc overhang as it does nothing detrimental. Only peejay would say the slightly higher inertia of the larger diamemter disc is something to avoid.
One option you may have is if you can get your hands on an early 225mm pressure plate with the higher up rivits and short spring fingers (this is how you tell which version it is from the top), you could then purchase a long pressure plate bolt set from RB or Mazdatrix (the '83-'92 set for their light steel flywheels). These kits contain long bolts and aluminum spacers (along with short thick bolts for the counterweight (which you won't need until you upgrade to a light steel flywheel and rear auto counterweight). The spacer and long bolts account for the difference in step between '82 and older / '83 and later NA flywheels.
I've done this mod before. I'll dig up some pics...
One option you may have is if you can get your hands on an early 225mm pressure plate with the higher up rivits and short spring fingers (this is how you tell which version it is from the top), you could then purchase a long pressure plate bolt set from RB or Mazdatrix (the '83-'92 set for their light steel flywheels). These kits contain long bolts and aluminum spacers (along with short thick bolts for the counterweight (which you won't need until you upgrade to a light steel flywheel and rear auto counterweight). The spacer and long bolts account for the difference in step between '82 and older / '83 and later NA flywheels.
I've done this mod before. I'll dig up some pics...
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Lapping = Fapping
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typical '81-'82 flywheel
225mm old style RB HD disc and 225mm pressure plate with three rivits higher up away from the flywheel, as you can see. Stock components work just as well.
RB long bolt set for light steel flywheel
Short spring finger pressure plate (this mod may be possible with the later long spring version, but don't quote me)
aluminum spacers providing the step
225mm old style RB HD disc and 225mm pressure plate with three rivits higher up away from the flywheel, as you can see. Stock components work just as well.
RB long bolt set for light steel flywheel
Short spring finger pressure plate (this mod may be possible with the later long spring version, but don't quote me)
aluminum spacers providing the step
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can an 83-85 Pressure Plate Be able to work on a 79-82 Flywheel with clutch?
I know that the 83-85 pressure plate stick out more than the 79-82 but if I add a spacer can it work without any problems?
I saw the picture above and was just wondering if it can be done.
I know that the 83-85 pressure plate stick out more than the 79-82 but if I add a spacer can it work without any problems?
I saw the picture above and was just wondering if it can be done.
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