Tiderfish

I am looking to replace my clutch with an aftermarket clutch. I was recomended by a friend to get a Centerforce clutch. I have looked a bit using google, and have found some clutch kits that are around $270. Is this a good price? Will I need anything else to purchase other then this kit?

http://www.car-stuff.com/performance...=137&category=

There is the link to one of the sites. I see that they are different sizes, does the smaller one spin faster or something like that?

Thanks for the posts!

Matt|ttaM

classicauto

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that is a good price for a clutch kit

The larger one is for a turbo car, smaller for n/a

Jager

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Its $236 from Nopi and they very high end (all parts I've gotten from them came quickly and professionally. Make sure it comes with a pilot bearing, if not buy one.

Tiderfish

Ok that sounds good. Aside from the pilot bearing is there anything else the mechanic will need?

Matt|ttaM

Tiderfish

Also, if i have an NA currently and get the turbo clutch, (cause i may install a turbo down the road) will i see any kind of penalty? Or should i just shut up and get the NA clutch?

Matt|ttaM

Jager

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Clutch alignment tool.

Jager

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Go with an NA clutch, otherwise it'll **** your drivetrain.

Otherwise you'll need the TII driveline peices.

KillaKitiie

Also keep the clutch pilot bearing removal tool in the back of your mind you may need it.

Tiderfish

Ah ok. I am not doing this install myself. I will have a mechanic do it. He should have that alignment tool in his shop right? He is a Transmission mechanic.

Is the Centerforce clutch a good one? I want a clutch that will outlast a stock one. With this clutch will it make the ride more jerky? or is that something that i can compensate for. As of not this car is my commuter car. Soon I will have it for a weekend car.

Thanks for everyone's help in this matter.
Matt|ttaM

KillaKitiie

If this is a commuter car then the centerforce will do just fine and will last just as long as the stock one. By the way thats one of the clutches im considering on getting for my setup when the holiday is over.

Tiderfish

Yes I am hoping to do this January when I have some money. I just hope the clutch/tranny works until then.

Matt|ttaM

KillaKitiie

Cool car! Oh if your clutch completely goes out ,when you put it in gear it will act like it's in nuetral. No harm in that besides a tow..lol

Is your tranny giving you problems?

Tiderfish

Yes the tranny is giving me problems too.

At first it was making a whining noise when I was stopped and had the clutch in, and in gear. Then I noticed the same noise when I had it in nuetral, with the clutch out. Then the stick shift was sticking to the left while in nuetral. It was not springing back to the center position. So if i took it out of 1st or 2nd it would stay left. Now I am noticing it is difficult to "find"some gears, and it can move further when it is in gear.

This really sucks considering I jsut got the car in November. The other weird thing is, I had another '90 7 Vert. I replaced the clutch then 13k miles later (1k over the clutch's warrenty) It died. I took it to the place that replaced it, and they said the tranny may be going bad. Not wanting to drop a new tranny and clutch, I traded the car in for a brand new (at the time) Monte Carlo 2001. Now this car has been in the shop for 5 months with major electrical issues, forcing me to get another car. Now with these tranny/clutch problems, it's like I picked up where I left off with my original vert! O well, if i wanted a super reliable car i would have gotten something like a POS honda or some other BS car =) I have definatly learned my lesson, and will not be selling this 7 any tyme soon!


Matt|ttaM

unek87

another great clutch i think is a Giken clutch . i put that clutch though hell when i had my 1st gen tranny swap done good that thing would take it like a champ . i got it from protech here in austin but you may found them anywhere

Jager

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Were these problems there when you bought the car?

It could be your driving skills?

Tiderfish

These problems were not apparent when I purchased the car. It is a high mileage car. It had 180,000 Miles when purchased. The previous owner said he replaced the engine and clutch around 80,000 Miles ago. (He said he lent it to his brother and he blew the apex seals)

After I got the car I did "enjoy" it. I never took it to redline, I always shifted at the buzzer (7500rpm) And I only got it up there a couple of tymes. I think it is a combination with my driving style, and simple wear and tear. The car was a summer weekend car for the previous owner, and now it is a daily commuter for a semi-lead-foot rotorhead. =)

I am not blaming the car, or the parts. I just want to fix it, and make it purrr again!

Matt|ttaM

socalrx7racer

I noticed the same whining sound when i got my car, it also had 188,000 miles on it and when i bought it the clutch was still grabbing hard enough to chirp second, but that only lasted about a couple weeks before i needed a new clutch. i also took it pretty easy on mine when i got it except for that couple times i chirped second(haha a couple as in many).....i thought it was the throwout bearing. when we took my tranny out we looked at the thing and it was shot so i thought the problem was gunna be solved, but we replaced it along with putting a new pilot bearing, lightweight flywheel, and exidy clutch in; unfortunately it still makes the same sound. ive kinda gotten over it seeing as how it doesn't affect the performance in any way.

Jager

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Ah. My old TII whined and my SE has a notchy 2nd gear. That **** happens .

Good luck with your endeavor. Check with your mechanic to see if he has the tools.

Tiderfish

Is installing a lightweight flywheel really worth it? Will I notice a power increase? Or is it just a step in the right direction? Are they expensive? What is a good brand to get? Sorry for the 20 questions but I want to get as much goodies installed as I can while the tranny is on the floor!

Matt|ttaM

Jager

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RacingBeat, SR Motorsports, Bonez and a few others (someone else should chime in) would be able to do it. I beleive Corksport has a Centerforce flywheel for cheap (dunno if its for NA or what).

It won't give you more horsepower but it will allow you to rev up quicker. If you drag the car there will be less of a gain. Since the flywheel doesn't store the power. RacingBeat's flywheels come with counterweight and **** too. You can get either steel or aluminum from them (steel is heavier, more "streetable").

Make sure your selected flywheel either comes with a counterweight or purchase one separate. Such as from a s5 auto or s4 auto (depending on the series you have).

That should do it?