calicobaltSS

ok fellow SS'ers....like the title says.....I ordered the Clutch upgrade.......got it from CED.....should be here on monday (hoping for a sooner date...lol)....I will be installing it at my work......hoping it will go some what smoothly( yeah right!!!).....I'll keep the updates comming.....let ya all know how it works....install and crap.....hopefully get a few pics up also.....So wish me luck in that I don't have an anerisiim while installing it...

Gene Culley

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It sounds like a fun project. Keep us updated! Would like to see the two clutches side by side.

06_SIC_SS

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yeah..also what kind of numbers are u puttin down? wonder how much torque it can handle..

calicobaltSS

Except for a K&N typhoon intake........stock.....as it stands now....according to the dealership it can handle up to 300 hp...didn't list torque capacity...I'm getting the other stuff done before I add any power......and plus my clutch is slipping....after the clutch is done.....next is exhaust.....

06_SIC_SS

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they should have told ya torque numbers cuz thats what makes the clutch slip not hp..it should hold nicely for u though

Omnigear

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its because people do not understand tq all they know is hp
like someone said hp sells cars tq wins races.

calicobaltSS

heres the link for the clutch... http://www.crateenginedepot.com/stor...P2301C229.aspx

northvibe

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since torq is usually higher than HP I would assume even a GMPP stage 3 could use that clutch.

calicobaltSS

UPDATE: Clutch came via UPS today (Thanks CED)....will start the install tomorrow.....

heres a pic....

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/k...14R/clutch.jpg

northvibe

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ohhh looks good!!!

msonia03

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i love mine, only took me like 2 mins to get used to it. tight

calicobaltSS

ok.....heres an update.....started today at work....probaly about half way thru it....just about ready to pull apart the engine and tranny.....side note:...holy crap there is alot of crap to move...the axles are out...had to move the starter, intercooler pump, both bottom mounts, the PCM, the fuse box under the hood....but so far its looking good....I was gonna snap some pics with my cell but ran out of time....I'll get some when I go in tomorrow....and msonia03...did you install it or did someone else do it for you?....thanks for checking up on the thread....anyone got any ?'s...feel free to ask....


New Update......
well basically....its almost done....had a couple of slow downs.....but heres pics of the install....

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/k...clutchwork.jpg
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/k...lutchwork1.jpg
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/k...lutchwork2.jpg
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/k...lutchwork3.jpg
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/k...lutchwork4.jpg
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/k...14R/clutch.jpg
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/k...lutchwork5.jpg

I think it was done...lol

calicobaltSS

Well its finally done.....I had a CEL......the vacum line that runs from the throttle body to the brake booster had a kink in it.....But other than that....I have to say IMO.....the upgrade is good.....takes a lil getting used to the pedal.....but other than that....I look forward to putting it thru some paces.....Thanks all

Gyrocon

nice work ! looks like the old one took some thrashing although I have seen worse!

hope you like it. so in total, how long do you figure it took you to do the whole job?

calicobaltSS

well counting the 3 parts I had to order due to a coworker bending the acutator elbow....about 5 days.....but without that....easialy 2 days....I can safly say it can be done in one.....but I was doing the swap at work...and only had one day off that week...and it went to installing the clutch and trying to get the elbow to work....it didn't hence I had to order the parts....the longest parts were moving the PCM....fuse box under the hood....removing the starter to get at a tranny bolt(putting the top bolt for the starter back in is no damn joke ) and then putting everything back together(all the stuff I had to move or remove) so I suggest if anyone does it...have a friend....cause it can get a lil frustrating...lol....but I love it....been driving only to and from work...maybe a lil longer route....but tonight I'm heading to L.A. (youngest son is having his b-day party sat...turning one)and of course I gotta show off the car.....

Smarty Art

You can remove the bellhousing bolt thats behind the starter without taking the starter off. Ratchet, 1 foot extension, swivel, 6" extension, socket or swivel socket. You can also work around the fuse box and pump. Did you get your flywheel resurfaced?

calicobaltSS

yuppers.....only ran me $30 to get it resurfaced...

07MetallicSC

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awesome, one day id like to do this

nicksredline

very nice well i orderd mine about 30 min ago so hoping to get it soon.. some 1 said i should replace the flywheel bolts does that make sence to anyone? they said it was required to replace them. the ones i am finding are around 7 $ a bolt and i need 8 .. so rilly its only 56 $ but i dont think i need to replace them. if anyone has any advice please pm me and tell me what all i should replace while its torn down.

Cefaln452

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yes you have to, they are torque to yeild... I love this clutch

pickin my brother up

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how does this compare to the exedy stage clutch kits?

im also experiencing some slippage on my stock clutch

joe118969

I had one installed for $350. They cut the old flywheel, and most likely re-used the bolts. lol

JohnnySasakiMGS

Carroll (sp?) Shelby. Someone needs to tell that to Honda.

pickin my brother up

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can anyone answer my question about these comparing to the exedy kits?