Should FW be resurfaced when installing new clutch
12-17-2004, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by billman250
This flywheel needs to be "step cut". It would prolly take about .003 to get a 100% cut on the friction surface, hence you would machine the step .003 to preserve the clamping load. If you can find someone who is knowledgeable on cutting flywheels, I'd recommend you cut it.
I had this done to the flywheel from my Del Sol.
12-18-2004, 05:19 AM
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What does "step cut" mean? Does it mean that you scrape it in very small steps (like .001") until it is flat?
Wait, looking at the picture again, do you mean that the mounts for the PP need to be scraped too?
Wait, looking at the picture again, do you mean that the mounts for the PP need to be scraped too?
12-18-2004, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by gernby,Dec 18 2004, 10:19 AM
Wait, looking at the picture again, do you mean that the mounts for the PP need to be scraped too?
12-18-2004, 11:19 AM
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Crap. I understand how that would reduce mass slightly without reducing clamping force, but it doesn't sound like something I will be able to find this weekend, and I can't wait for one to be shipped. 
12-18-2004, 01:40 PM
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At the rate I've been going on this project, I expect it will take 4-6 hours (including smoking, beer drinking, bitching, socializing, and trips to the hardware store).
12-18-2004, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by gernby,Dec 18 2004, 04:40 PM
At the rate I've been going on this project, I expect it will take 4-6 hours (including smoking, beer drinking, bitching, socializing, and trips to the hardware store).
Best of luck & Drive Safe,
Steve R.
12-18-2004, 07:10 PM
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I didn't like the pedal on the factory setup so when I replaced my clutch I cut it an extra .002 over the factory spec, just a guess at the time but seemed to work well. Pedal is an inch off the floor and no slip with a 6000 rpm drop. I also used a lightened Fidenza flywheel and an ACT street clutch, its awesome. Rev's fast don't miss a shift. but has a few drawbacks if you care! not good in traffic on hills, spins the tires until you get used to it,(could just be the driver). does not make more hp just puts more to the wheels at high rpm's, but sure goes upstairs faster.
12-18-2004, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by P5744D,Dec 18 2004, 10:10 PM
I didn't like the pedal on the factory setup so when I replaced my clutch I cut it an extra .002 over the factory spec, just a guess at the time but seemed to work well.
The pedal height is easily adjustable without doing anything to the clutch at all.