psychoazn

So here's the story.

I just had my clutch/flywheel installed today, and now there's this mechanical gear noise that is fairly loud whenever I'm in gear with no throttle input.

Even if I am engine braking, if there is the SLIGHTEST throttle input, even small enough that I'm still slowing down, the noise is not there.

The noise is most noticeable between about 2-3k rpms, and almost disappears if I am under 2k rpm.

The noise is only present when the clutch is FULLY engaged.


Is this normal? I wasn't expecting a huge amount of chatter... the engine is still silky smooth, and there is no noise at all if the clutch is fully disengaged...

GrandMasterKhan

yes if you go with the ACT disk you'll get clutch buzz. Thats why HardTopGuy sells his ACT packaged using the OEM disc from the ap2. No buzz, all the bite.

Habitforming

this is exactly what I experience with my SPEC clutch. does the ACT you used have 4 or 6 hub springs on the clutch disc?

apparently, discs with 6 springs will make that kind of noise on our cars. it's nothing to worry about as far as failure, but it's irritating as hell

psychoazn

Mine has 4 springs on it.

LostMotion

use the oem friction disk... in the future.

psychoazn

I was under the impression that the ACT SS friction disk has more torque capacity than the OEM?

Plus, they're sold together

cbrguy7

ive had 2 different act clutch kits and they were both fine I had the hd pressure plate with the 6 puck disc then another hd pressure plate and street disc.
if its not alligned right it can "chatter"

LostMotion

It can handle more TQ, but that means it's going to be less street friendly. How much HP you pushing?

Habitforming

can you explain further?

psychoazn

can you elaborate please?