RotaryRyan

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)

FB II

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.

seanrot

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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.

RotaryRyan

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

seanrot

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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.

RotaryRyan

so what exactly can you mess up by doing that?

seanrot

iTrader: (2)

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.

werd

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.

Bolox

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.

RotaryRyan

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

calvinpaul

iTrader: (2)

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?

RotaryRyan

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

Lotus00

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.