Flywheel/clutch combo.... (help me spend $$)
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Flywheel/clutch combo.... (help me spend $$)
alright, well my throwout bearing is currently toast so I gotte dig in there and fix that...
Now, as always the thought of "while I'm in there..." creeps into your head.. So here I am posing a question to you guys on suggesting how for me to spend more $$.
I don't drive the car for daily use much at all. I have a cute little wagon for that. But I do autocross it a fair amount, and we do our version of road racing/cruising every week. taking that into consideration, here are my ?s:
Flywheel: light steel or just buck up for the AL one? I know it's streeability is questioned, but that hasn't stopped me with anything else on my car, so why shoudl that?
Clutch. Still a stock port -SE engine, so I'm not putting down outrageous HP numbers or anything, so what's the best clutch for the purpose keeping $$ in mind.
Who's run what, and had what impressions so far with what they run?
TIA!
Eric
Now, as always the thought of "while I'm in there..." creeps into your head.. So here I am posing a question to you guys on suggesting how for me to spend more $$.
I don't drive the car for daily use much at all. I have a cute little wagon for that. But I do autocross it a fair amount, and we do our version of road racing/cruising every week. taking that into consideration, here are my ?s:
Flywheel: light steel or just buck up for the AL one? I know it's streeability is questioned, but that hasn't stopped me with anything else on my car, so why shoudl that?
Clutch. Still a stock port -SE engine, so I'm not putting down outrageous HP numbers or anything, so what's the best clutch for the purpose keeping $$ in mind.
Who's run what, and had what impressions so far with what they run?
TIA!
Eric
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I run a clutch masters clutch,Its 70% over stock and was nice,BUT I need more,
DO NOT get organic materials,if you dont want a hard core clutch get kevlar lined,
Im gonan use the same Clutch Master Pressure plate,and get a 6 puck ceramic/bronzed dual friction clutch disc made.
I got a shop locally that makes clutches.
I should of just got a 2500 psi plate from them made,When I get my disc made im gonan get the pressure plate checked for PSI,I think its about 2000 psi..
If any of you 12a guys need a clutch disc,I got my clutch masters im selling it has about 2 months use,and been in the car since last Sept,till recent,I just pulled it out for the rebuild.
DO NOT get organic materials,if you dont want a hard core clutch get kevlar lined,
Im gonan use the same Clutch Master Pressure plate,and get a 6 puck ceramic/bronzed dual friction clutch disc made.
I got a shop locally that makes clutches.
I should of just got a 2500 psi plate from them made,When I get my disc made im gonan get the pressure plate checked for PSI,I think its about 2000 psi..
If any of you 12a guys need a clutch disc,I got my clutch masters im selling it has about 2 months use,and been in the car since last Sept,till recent,I just pulled it out for the rebuild.
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im selling a clutch new in box
thought you may want it if you havent bought one yet. its a centerforce dual friction. Id like $175 for it plus shipping.
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Originally posted by Matty's first 1st Gen
how much you want for it
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· Holding capacity 70% over stock
· Sprung hub/cushioned disc
· Steel backed organic friction material
They said its good for 250 HP,
I cant show pics my site is down
PM me I can either send some or wait for the site to get back up.
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Don't know about flywheels, lighter weight, balancing, life expectancy, too much hastle for me. I'm using a four puck ceramic disk with no springs and a race? pressure plate on my race car ('82 GS 12a) from Racing Beat I forget who actually makes it, but I like it. I'll go with the same setup except I'll get the plate with springs for my GSL (not an SE) when the time comes.
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alrighty.. I'm back with this again, now that I have some $$...
gonna just go straight for the AL flywheel, but what about clutch?
I read mazdtrix site, and it sounds like the street/strip or street/race level is where I want to be. So that being said, go for theirs, or the centerforce dual friction?
Who sells clutchmasters for a good price?
gonna just go straight for the AL flywheel, but what about clutch?
I read mazdtrix site, and it sounds like the street/strip or street/race level is where I want to be. So that being said, go for theirs, or the centerforce dual friction?
Who sells clutchmasters for a good price?
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Well, here's a comment anyway...I'm very interested to see how that Al flywheel works out. Those have always intrigued me and since you're running a stock port SE like myself our results would be similar. Please report back your findings. Thanks!
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My car is faster still :-P .... but prolly not for long with the rate your going!!!!
I like your car better than mine...
I say get somthing that will hold up... dont get a strong *** clutch that will rip your drive line to shreds instead of burning the clutch....... just dont get an autozone clutch
Thanx, Laterz, Andrew
I like your car better than mine...
I say get somthing that will hold up... dont get a strong *** clutch that will rip your drive line to shreds instead of burning the clutch....... just dont get an autozone clutch
Thanx, Laterz, Andrew
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my experience with the Racing Beat Street/Race 4 Puck Sprung disc
and Racing Beat Street/Strip Heavy Duty Pressure Plate.
I managed to destroy 3rd gear in 2 trannies in a 6 month period.
and thats with only 135'ish rwhp
Needless to say on the 3rd tranny install the 4 puck came out and a stocker went in, works great, but can no longer chirp going into 5th
and Racing Beat Street/Strip Heavy Duty Pressure Plate.
I managed to destroy 3rd gear in 2 trannies in a 6 month period.
and thats with only 135'ish rwhp
Needless to say on the 3rd tranny install the 4 puck came out and a stocker went in, works great, but can no longer chirp going into 5th
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Originally posted by 79+80+84_rx-7
My car is faster still :-P .... but prolly not for long with the rate your going!!!!
I like your car better than mine...
I say get somthing that will hold up... dont get a strong *** clutch that will rip your drive line to shreds instead of burning the clutch....... just dont get an autozone clutch
Thanx, Laterz, Andrew
My car is faster still :-P .... but prolly not for long with the rate your going!!!!
I like your car better than mine...
I say get somthing that will hold up... dont get a strong *** clutch that will rip your drive line to shreds instead of burning the clutch....... just dont get an autozone clutch
Thanx, Laterz, Andrew
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Originally posted by Max7
my experience with the Racing Beat Street/Race 4 Puck Sprung disc
and Racing Beat Street/Strip Heavy Duty Pressure Plate.
I managed to destroy 3rd gear in 2 trannies in a 6 month period.
and thats with only 135'ish rwhp
Needless to say on the 3rd tranny install the 4 puck came out and a stocker went in, works great, but can no longer chirp going into 5th
my experience with the Racing Beat Street/Race 4 Puck Sprung disc
and Racing Beat Street/Strip Heavy Duty Pressure Plate.
I managed to destroy 3rd gear in 2 trannies in a 6 month period.
and thats with only 135'ish rwhp
Needless to say on the 3rd tranny install the 4 puck came out and a stocker went in, works great, but can no longer chirp going into 5th
oh yeah.. I live in TX... Hill? huh, what's that?!?
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I think PeeJay figured out it was due to a weaker 3rd gear in the 84-85 trannies. but that was over a year ago, so my memory fails me sometimes.
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and what do you think caused that?
oh yeah.. I live in TX... Hill? huh, what's that?!?
and what do you think caused that?
oh yeah.. I live in TX... Hill? huh, what's that?!?
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the 12lb fly wheel problems are a myth. i have one in my 12turbo. it would idle just fine at 500rpm, granted not for long cause it would flood if i had the idle below 1000. i also had the street strip heavyduty disk and pressure plate. ive put over 10,000 miles of of 7 grand clutch dumps and i can still chirp 4th every once in a while. the pedal is slightly stiffer and the engaugement isnt that abrupt. for the money and a alllaround streetable clutch its sweet.
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