Spec flywheel, clutch, and FR driveshaft

blue00gt · 11-25-2003, 03:13 PM

Well, my stock clutch finally started slipping after 56k hard miles, so I just put a Spec stage II clutch with lightened pressure plate, aluminum flywheel, and Ford Racing aluminum driveshaft on the car. Pedal effort is slightly heavier than stock and the clutch starts to grab with the pedal close to the floor now instead of halfway out. The difference is very noticeable, not just from a shifting standpoint but even during acceleration with the clutch all the way out it winds up quicker now. In 2nd gear I can be driving along at 3-4k rpms and if I roll into the throttle too fast it breaks 'em loose. That never used to happen in 2nd, only 1st. It also rev matches beautifully now.
No problems with the throwout bearing, chatter, or pedal vibration either.

Titan · 11-26-2003, 10:25 AM

nice setup, my dad did the same with his car (ram clutch, I think). I like the stiffer clutch, but for a daily driver your calf gets one hell of a work-out.

explicitone · 11-29-2003, 05:26 AM

are you getting any kind of stalling I have heard that with alum. flywheel your rpms drop to fast and can cause the car to stall when coming to a light

ac97gt · 11-29-2003, 11:46 AM

how much did that setup go for (if you dont mind me asking)... did you install it all yourself?

Titan · 12-01-2003, 10:21 AM

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Originally posted by explicitone
are you getting any kind of stalling I have heard that with alum. flywheel your rpms drop to fast and can cause the car to stall when coming to a light

When I drive his car I do notice the rpm's drop down below 500, usually around 3-4, but it rarely stalls. I actually think it sounds better when you hear the cams lope for a few seconds.

11-25-2003, 03:13 PM	#1
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Spec flywheel, clutch, and FR driveshaft Well, my stock clutch finally started slipping after 56k hard miles, so I just put a Spec stage II clutch with lightened pressure plate, aluminum flywheel, and Ford Racing aluminum driveshaft on the car. Pedal effort is slightly heavier than stock and the clutch starts to grab with the pedal close to the floor now instead of halfway out. The difference is very noticeable, not just from a shifting standpoint but even during acceleration with the clutch all the way out it winds up quicker now. In 2nd gear I can be driving along at 3-4k rpms and if I roll into the throttle too fast it breaks 'em loose. That never used to happen in 2nd, only 1st. It also rev matches beautifully now. No problems with the throwout bearing, chatter, or pedal vibration either. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

11-26-2003, 10:25 AM	#2
Titan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 296	nice setup, my dad did the same with his car (ram clutch, I think). I like the stiffer clutch, but for a daily driver your calf gets one hell of a work-out. __________________ Current Sophomore -- Mechanical Engineering Black on Black 98' GT 5-Speed Mods = Stuff

11-29-2003, 05:26 AM	#3
explicitone Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: racine ,wi Posts: 691	are you getting any kind of stalling I have heard that with alum. flywheel your rpms drop to fast and can cause the car to stall when coming to a light __________________ RUN IT STAIGHT AND RUN IT HARD ________ Novi 2000 60' 1.46 1/4 10.67 mph 126.5 _________

11-29-2003, 11:46 AM	#4
ac97gt Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia (DC) Posts: 232	how much did that setup go for (if you dont mind me asking)... did you install it all yourself? __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "Pacific Green" Flowmasters Bassani X w/cats Steeda Triax K&N and Air Intake Silencer Removed More to come with money! My Ride

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