FD clutch splines?
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FD clutch splines?
Ok I don't speak tranny technitalk so someone help me out here plz.
To my understanding, the clutch splines are what help the clutch plate mate w/ the input shaft. Is that correct?
Now my understanding is different cars have clutch plates w/ different #s of splines, right? How many splines does the FD clutch plate utilize? Or does it vary even by clutch design?
So why am I asking? B/c the tranny I wanna run (yes you read that right) allows me to run any clutch/flywheel combo...as long as it is "18 spline Chrysler." I *really* wanted to use the Exedy D-core clutch, which is a floating single spline hub if I understand correctly.
So yea, I'm lost
Thanks!
~Ramy
To my understanding, the clutch splines are what help the clutch plate mate w/ the input shaft. Is that correct?
Now my understanding is different cars have clutch plates w/ different #s of splines, right? How many splines does the FD clutch plate utilize? Or does it vary even by clutch design?
So why am I asking? B/c the tranny I wanna run (yes you read that right) allows me to run any clutch/flywheel combo...as long as it is "18 spline Chrysler." I *really* wanted to use the Exedy D-core clutch, which is a floating single spline hub if I understand correctly.
So yea, I'm lost
Thanks!
~Ramy
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
To my understanding, the clutch splines are what help the clutch plate mate w/ the input shaft. Is that correct?
Now my understanding is different cars have clutch plates w/ different #s of splines, right? How many splines does the FD clutch plate utilize? Or does it vary even by clutch design?
~Ramy
Now my understanding is different cars have clutch plates w/ different #s of splines, right? How many splines does the FD clutch plate utilize? Or does it vary even by clutch design?
~Ramy
different numbers, different diameters as well...
did you get my PM? I sent it writing your name by memory, and not sure if I got it right???
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Thanks guys. So I take it the number of splines used is a fixed number for each car, huh?
Sure did. I'll be replying to ya shortly
Hey Bobby. Thanks for the tip. I tried speaking w/ the engineer @ Exedy yesterday, but he's over at SEMA. So I'm gonna drop him an email and see what he says. The only screwy part about it is, even if it can be done, I wanted to buy the clutch directly from Japan, cuz it's MUCH cheaper that way haha. Not sure exactly how I'd explain the whole spline thing to 'em in J-land. That'll be quite challenging
~Ramy
Originally Posted by dubulup
did you get my PM? I sent it writing your name by memory, and not sure if I got it right???
Originally Posted by rfreeman27
Ramy,
I would honestly call exedy and ask them if they can just put that spline on the clutch plate.
ACT can no problem to theirs....
bobby
I would honestly call exedy and ask them if they can just put that spline on the clutch plate.
ACT can no problem to theirs....
bobby
~Ramy
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
Thanks guys. So I take it the number of splines used is a fixed number for each car, huh?
Sure did. I'll be replying to ya shortly
Hey Bobby. Thanks for the tip. I tried speaking w/ the engineer @ Exedy yesterday, but he's over at SEMA. So I'm gonna drop him an email and see what he says. The only screwy part about it is, even if it can be done, I wanted to buy the clutch directly from Japan, cuz it's MUCH cheaper that way haha. Not sure exactly how I'd explain the whole spline thing to 'em in J-land. That'll be quite challenging
~Ramy
Sure did. I'll be replying to ya shortly
Hey Bobby. Thanks for the tip. I tried speaking w/ the engineer @ Exedy yesterday, but he's over at SEMA. So I'm gonna drop him an email and see what he says. The only screwy part about it is, even if it can be done, I wanted to buy the clutch directly from Japan, cuz it's MUCH cheaper that way haha. Not sure exactly how I'd explain the whole spline thing to 'em in J-land. That'll be quite challenging
~Ramy
Haha yeah, if they even make a 13spline input. For some reason i thought they were an american company...oh well
if you have the dough give tilton a call, they can do pretty much any clutch setup you want.
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According to a listing on summit for a centerforce DF clutch it is a 1 inch by 23 spline
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...700+4294907824
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...700+4294907824
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Ramy,
Aren't these 18 splines used in old Hemis? well either way I havent been in the rx7 loop - it must be for some cool tranny if you want it.
I spoke with one of our vendors and D-Core has not been made for any domestic. But of course that doesn't answer your question, our contact could not get me any info from Exedy (probably for the same reason that they were out in SEMA).
Aren't these 18 splines used in old Hemis? well either way I havent been in the rx7 loop - it must be for some cool tranny if you want it.
I spoke with one of our vendors and D-Core has not been made for any domestic. But of course that doesn't answer your question, our contact could not get me any info from Exedy (probably for the same reason that they were out in SEMA).
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Originally Posted by rfreeman27
Haha yeah, if they even make a 13spline input. For some reason i thought they were an american company...oh well
if you have the dough give tilton a call, they can do pretty much any clutch setup you want.
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Ramy,
Aren't these 18 splines used in old Hemis?
Aren't these 18 splines used in old Hemis?
well either way I havent been in the rx7 loop - it must be for some cool tranny if you want it.
I spoke with one of our vendors and D-Core has not been made for any domestic. But of course that doesn't answer your question, our contact could not get me any info from Exedy (probably for the same reason that they were out in SEMA).
Originally Posted by dradon03
Now I am curious, Hollinger, Xtrac????
~Ramy
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Originally Posted by rfreeman27
Ramy,
I would honestly call exedy and ask them if they can just put that spline on the clutch plate.
ACT can no problem to theirs....
bobby
I would honestly call exedy and ask them if they can just put that spline on the clutch plate.
ACT can no problem to theirs....
bobby
Here's my question. Is it possible to replace the spline afterward? Ie is it something a machine shop could do? Or is it integrated into the clutch during manufacture, so once it's done, it's done?
Thanks
~Ramy
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
So why am I asking? B/c the tranny I wanna run (yes you read that right) allows me to run any clutch/flywheel combo...as long as it is "18 spline Chrysler."....
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Well, Kevin Fujioka told me that they don't make custom applications, and even if they did, it would be a year's wait due to how backed up they are w/ current project development.
They do have 10 and 26 tooth spline applications, but not in the D-core (only in the twin cerametallic clutch), so Exedy's definitely out.
That's what I just did. Spoke w/ the engineer @ Tilton (Mike), and he said they can definitely do it, it's not a problem at all. But for the flywheel, I gotta see if Fidanza carries a flywheel for the Tilton clutch I need...otherwise it'll be quite a wait (3 months) for the flywheel. Not fun. So I'm hoping Fidanza says they do carry the flywheel.
Damn this is getting REAL expensive REAL quick. No one happens to have (or has access to) a wholesale/discount account w/ Tilton or Fidanza by any chance?!?!
~Ramy
EDIT: I'm an idiot; I have a wholesale account w/ Fidanza...but def. not Tilton =-/
They do have 10 and 26 tooth spline applications, but not in the D-core (only in the twin cerametallic clutch), so Exedy's definitely out.
Originally Posted by rfreeman27
if you have the dough give tilton a call, they can do pretty much any clutch setup you want.
Damn this is getting REAL expensive REAL quick. No one happens to have (or has access to) a wholesale/discount account w/ Tilton or Fidanza by any chance?!?!
~Ramy
EDIT: I'm an idiot; I have a wholesale account w/ Fidanza...but def. not Tilton =-/