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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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hey guys quick question im putting a centerforce 12"disc dual friction clutch in my 01 corvette would you use the stock flywheel or put a billet flywheel in? thanks Eddie.
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Im having an aluminum flywheel installed with my centerforce 12" clutch on Monday. I'll let you know how I like it then.
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That would be great thanks alot.
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Ilovechevymusclecars
Im having an aluminum flywheel installed with my centerforce 12" clutch on Monday. I'll let you know how I like it then.
Make sure to post it up for the rest of us, I'm very interested in this setup.
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I love mine, tho I think it is a 11" Clutch. She hold good with 8 psi.
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If u use the stock fw make sure it is resurfaced and BALANCED. CF recommends fw get balanced or go to summit racing and by theirs part# 700142
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by corvet786c
If u use the stock fw make sure it is resurfaced and BALANCED. CF recommends fw get balanced or go to summit racing and by theirs part# 700142
I reused my OEM one, same clutch as you
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Originally Posted by Ilovechevymusclecars
Im having an aluminum flywheel installed with my centerforce 12" clutch on Monday. I'll let you know how I like it then.
Any updates?
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Originally Posted by Ilovechevymusclecars
Im having an aluminum flywheel installed with my centerforce 12" clutch on Monday. I'll let you know how I like it then.
have you driven the car yet ? Eddie.
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have you driven the car yet ? Eddie.
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