Replacing Clutch, input welcomed
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Racer
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From: Central New Hampshire
Replacing Clutch, input welcomed
Hi guys!
It's your favorite PITA
As some of you may know I'm replacing my cracked 350, and while I'm at it I was told, might as well replace the clutch while it's all apart.
Chatting with Jegs they said this would work with what I have now
http://www.jegs.com/i/Centerforce/183/DF148552/10002/-1
and I poked around the forum a bit and people seemed to like it.
Tho some said it was like an on/off switch, and not a good daily driver but great for the track.
It won't be a daily for me, more like a weekend car (well daily when I first get it running haha).
The most powerful manual I've driven was a Honda Accord...
That being said... Thoughts?
Side note, he also suggested replacing the throwout bearings http://www.jegs.com/i/Centerforce/183/N-1716/10002/-1
No idea where that goes..
It's your favorite PITA
As some of you may know I'm replacing my cracked 350, and while I'm at it I was told, might as well replace the clutch while it's all apart.
Chatting with Jegs they said this would work with what I have now
http://www.jegs.com/i/Centerforce/183/DF148552/10002/-1
and I poked around the forum a bit and people seemed to like it.
Tho some said it was like an on/off switch, and not a good daily driver but great for the track.
It won't be a daily for me, more like a weekend car (well daily when I first get it running haha).
The most powerful manual I've driven was a Honda Accord...
That being said... Thoughts?
Side note, he also suggested replacing the throwout bearings http://www.jegs.com/i/Centerforce/183/N-1716/10002/-1
No idea where that goes..
Last edited by Zapawaf; Feb 9, 2012 at 11:52 AM.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: May 2011
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From: Central New Hampshire
Torque: 405 @ 3600
That's right off the place I ordered from.
Probably not what you'd consider high horsepower, but compared to what it had in there before... and compared to my 93 Corolla..
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A clutch closer to stock would be better, the description I posted is right off Centerforces website. Why dont you go to their site, www.centerforce.com and see what the recommended clutch is? They recommend DF612909.
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Racer
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From: Central New Hampshire
Yea but then you're talking $277 to $415
Can I even use the clutch look up tool? They are basing info off of the original motor which was a 2 piece rear, the new one is a ZZ4 which is the 1 piece. Not sure if that makes a difference or not.
I've heard good things about Hays as well
http://www.jegs.com/i/Hays/490/85-110/10002/-1
Would this be a better option?
Can I even use the clutch look up tool? They are basing info off of the original motor which was a 2 piece rear, the new one is a ZZ4 which is the 1 piece. Not sure if that makes a difference or not.
I've heard good things about Hays as well
http://www.jegs.com/i/Hays/490/85-110/10002/-1
Would this be a better option?
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Racer
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From: Central New Hampshire
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performan...01256/10002/-1
This is the one they recommended for the motor
http://www.jegs.com/i/GM-Performance...01330/10002/-1
This is the one they recommended for the motor
http://www.jegs.com/i/GM-Performance...01330/10002/-1
Melting Slicks
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I put a Zoom MU-5505-1 kit in mine. Comes with disc, pressure plate, throwout bearing, and alignment tool. Good stock-replacement unit that would easily handle 350 HP. It's been in the car for four years now with no issues. Nice smooth takeup, no chatter. Got it from Summit.
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I went back and looked at the DF612909 and they give it the same description as the DF148552. Since you seem to be buying everything from Jegs I would go with their recommendation based upon you telling them the primary usage of the vehicle.
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Racer
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I put a Zoom MU-5505-1 kit in mine. Comes with disc, pressure plate, throwout bearing, and alignment tool. Good stock-replacement unit that would easily handle 350 HP. It's been in the car for four years now with no issues. Nice smooth takeup, no chatter. Got it from Summit.
That Hays link I posted above comes with all the same stuff as well.
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Racer
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From: Central New Hampshire
Figure, they treat me well, might as well support em?
