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blue00gt 11-25-2003 03:13 PM

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.

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.


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