LNF's with KY stage 3
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I've been riding on this clutch since Feb I think. Have put a good amount of miles on it, probably over 3k. It's a fantastic clutch. I have stalled it about 3 times in total so it's not super difficult in traffic.
Mine does chatter on decel but that's it. None at idle or anywhere else. I also get the squeak as it engages in first and I start to move. Not sure why but it hasn't affected the performance at all.
Be warned though, it grabs VERY well and holds even better which if you're making more than 400ft lbs, look for Trans pieces on the road from your car.
Mine does chatter on decel but that's it. None at idle or anywhere else. I also get the squeak as it engages in first and I start to move. Not sure why but it hasn't affected the performance at all.
Be warned though, it grabs VERY well and holds even better which if you're making more than 400ft lbs, look for Trans pieces on the road from your car.
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So needless to say it's not an issue with the clutch, and a new elbow is already on order.
Get the clutch man! It's a great upgrade. Just be sure to get all new hardware, flywheel and clutch pipe for the install and you'll be golden
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So due to me completely losing any and all resistance in the clutch pedal this weekend, I was forced to do some troubleshooting. Long and short of it, I found that the clutch pipe elbow (the 90* elbow right on top of the trans, not the clutch pipe itself) was actually leaking and periodically sucking air. This is what was giving me the super low grab on the clutch. Once I rebled the system yet again the clutch felt awesome.... for about 15 minutes.. lol. It then went back to the way it was due to air getting into the system again, but I sort of expected that anyways.
So needless to say it's not an issue with the clutch, and a new elbow is already on order.
Get the clutch man! It's a great upgrade. Just be sure to get all new hardware, flywheel and clutch pipe for the install and you'll be golden
So needless to say it's not an issue with the clutch, and a new elbow is already on order.
Get the clutch man! It's a great upgrade. Just be sure to get all new hardware, flywheel and clutch pipe for the install and you'll be golden
Edit: Are you talking about the connector itself that mates the pipe to the master cyl line? Did you lose the little black gasket that's in there?
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And what does this mean? Dammit, I was feeling less paranoid then I see this and the other guy meaning no more NLS.
I'm okay with not NLS'ing, I don't do it anyway, but what about hard shifting on stock transmission?
I have about if not over 400wtq.
I'm okay with not NLS'ing, I don't do it anyway, but what about hard shifting on stock transmission?
I have about if not over 400wtq.
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The trans is stout I mean the stock turbo torque curve just hits so hard when you are making power and you are rough on it yes you can damage it from what I have read and been told by people. Everyone I know that has blown up a trans makes at least 350 wtq and like to nls. The problem can go away with a bigger turbo lol. But I love my clutch I get the squeel from time to time to I thought I was the only one
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I'm a little confused here... The part that sticks up out of the Trans that connects to the feed from the master cyl IS the clutch pipe. It bends a couple times. Have a picture of what you're talking about?
Edit: Are you talking about the connector itself that mates the pipe to the master cyl line? Did you lose the little black gasket that's in there?
Edit: Are you talking about the connector itself that mates the pipe to the master cyl line? Did you lose the little black gasket that's in there?
The nipple is definitely on the clutch pipe but for whatever reason it's sucking in some air from time to time. I believe it's an issue with the bleeder port though. When I pump up my vacuum pump with the bleeder snugged tight you can still see air bubbling into the pump reservoir. I definitely tested my pump too so I know that's not my issue.
The part is coming in tonight so I'll check back with my results.
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Ok so I figured I'd give a quick update to the low clutch pedal crab issue I was having, and the results of me swapping out the clutch pipe elbow that tested bad. (I hope I'm not thread jacking you btw Rissa. It IS kys3 related and all.... .... but if I am.... I'm sorry.. )
The new pipe elbow came in today, and upon removing the old elbow there's absolutely no doubt that the issue was indeed a leaking bleeder port. Once I installed the new one, bled it out and took it for a nice long drive in the back roads, oh man what a difference. The engagement is FINALLY like it should be (basically stock), and I no longer look like a baffoon with almost stalling the car out everytime I drive it! lol
I made a very quick video of how to test the bleeder port and what to look for when doing so. Don't mind the crappy video.... I'm very aware of my less than steller ability to make a quality video.. .... anyways here it is..
Bad ecotec clutch pipe elbow - YouTube
The new pipe elbow came in today, and upon removing the old elbow there's absolutely no doubt that the issue was indeed a leaking bleeder port. Once I installed the new one, bled it out and took it for a nice long drive in the back roads, oh man what a difference. The engagement is FINALLY like it should be (basically stock), and I no longer look like a baffoon with almost stalling the car out everytime I drive it! lol
I made a very quick video of how to test the bleeder port and what to look for when doing so. Don't mind the crappy video.... I'm very aware of my less than steller ability to make a quality video.. .... anyways here it is..
Bad ecotec clutch pipe elbow - YouTube
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Ok so I figured I'd give a quick update to the low clutch pedal crab issue I was having, and the results of me swapping out the clutch pipe elbow that tested bad. (I hope I'm not thread jacking you btw Rissa. It IS kys3 related and all.... .... but if I am.... I'm sorry.. )
The new pipe elbow came in today, and upon removing the old elbow there's absolutely no doubt that the issue was indeed a leaking bleeder port. Once I installed the new one, bled it out and took it for a nice long drive in the back roads, oh man what a difference. The engagement is FINALLY like it should be (basically stock), and I no longer look like a baffoon with almost stalling the car out everytime I drive it! lol
I made a very quick video of how to test the bleeder port and what to look for when doing so. Don't mind the crappy video.... I'm very aware of my less than steller ability to make a quality video.. .... anyways here it is..
Bad ecotec clutch pipe elbow - YouTube
The new pipe elbow came in today, and upon removing the old elbow there's absolutely no doubt that the issue was indeed a leaking bleeder port. Once I installed the new one, bled it out and took it for a nice long drive in the back roads, oh man what a difference. The engagement is FINALLY like it should be (basically stock), and I no longer look like a baffoon with almost stalling the car out everytime I drive it! lol
I made a very quick video of how to test the bleeder port and what to look for when doing so. Don't mind the crappy video.... I'm very aware of my less than steller ability to make a quality video.. .... anyways here it is..
Bad ecotec clutch pipe elbow - YouTube
i just recently experienced clutch issues and being told my slave has failed, the pressure comes back periodically, doesn't really hold long and the pedal engages all the way at the floor, but did notice that all my dot3 leaks out of the car