The title tells all!

In my other thread Here you can read that i think my clutch is bad.

1 - Do you guys think from the problem my other thread that my clutch is definatly bad?

2 - what part is most likely bad/worn(clutch noob herer)

3 - I was wondering what the absolute cheapest clutch is(im not looking to get flamed cuz i want a cheap cltuch, just wondering my options)

 

well i got my centerforce dual friction kit for 200 bucks new. but my good friend owns a performance shop i would imagine though, that you could get it pretty cheap still, and it's a good clutch for upgrades. if you are just looking for stock shiznit, then hit up ebay. you'll find the daiken clutch kit reaaaaaal cheap.

 

I did one of the several cardinal sins when I changed my clutch last time. but I did the pros and cons and for only 6 monthes of driving time that I felt I had left on this engine. I just purchased a remanufactured disk from advanced auto for 25.00 and put it in. I did check the other components cleaned and greased them.

flame me all you want. but it works.

I have a 1980 engine in my 1985 car right now. I have the original engine in the closet awaiting a rebuild/porting. Since the 80 and 85 clutches are different I didn't see any point in buying a performance clutch for a temp engine.

 

Not flaming, just asking - so you changed just the disk? no PP or resurface of the flywheel?

 

just the disk. this was the cheapest to get the car going down the road. how long it will last????? Dont know, at least six monthes till I start and finish the rebuild and buy an expensive clutch. I have been driving two weeks now with no problems with the clutch.

 

so what exactly can you mess up by doing that?

 

life expectancy or the disk will be greatly reduced I guess. this is something you do if you have no money. I wouldn't recomend it. I only did this as a temp fix. Im not planning on trying to get alot of miles out of it.

 

i replaced my disc twice with an advanced auto disc(25 bucks or so). It felt fine but as soon as i snatched second gear it was gone. i went through 2 discs this way before i finally bought the whole kit from rx7.com, which has been badass so far, 200 bucks and grabs great. I think if you just take it easy it will probably be fine.

 

i got a redone pressure plate and clutch disk for about $80 Aus... ice had it in since my swap (about 6 months) and it still grips great.

 

i have a feeling im gonna be replacing my clutch soon. i have access to a shop, carlift, and tranny jack thing.

Goodnight y'all.lol

 

i have the same clutch that came in my car 85 gs, i need to replace it soon...but why go cheap? If you are planning on keeping the car for a while why not at least get something that will last?

 

I didnt say i was going cheap. just seeing my options.

 

A new disc, pressure plate, throwout & piolt bearing, and clutch alingment tool cost ~ $160 at advanced auto. This was for a GSL-SE, but I would expect a 12A to cost around the same.

Oh, and its seems to be holding up pretty well right now, but its only got a few hundred miles on it.