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Clutch Update
UPDATE:
Valair clutch is toasted. According to my records it only lasted 2 years 10 months? I'll have to check on my service records.
The kevlar pucks wore out. They were down to the rivots causing the clutch to slip. Valair basically said "You can't drive a manual, you suck, f%ck off"
The ceramic side was great, the fly wheel was also in great shape. The pressure plate (Kevlar side) was obviosuly shot from the rivots grinding into it.
I called South Bend and ordered a DUAL DISC street performer clutch. Guy said it was a beefier clutch and damn was he right. Having the Valair and the South Bend next to each other was a interesting sight. South Bend for the win. (Some will say, yeah but your comparing a dual disc to a single disc, whatever)
I have about 350 miles on the clutch. Also installed a new slave cylinder because mine started leaking when I wrestled it off of the transmission. It didn't leak prior.
I have pictures somewhere in my phone. I'll post them up later
Valair clutch is toasted. According to my records it only lasted 2 years 10 months? I'll have to check on my service records.
The kevlar pucks wore out. They were down to the rivots causing the clutch to slip. Valair basically said "You can't drive a manual, you suck, f%ck off"
The ceramic side was great, the fly wheel was also in great shape. The pressure plate (Kevlar side) was obviosuly shot from the rivots grinding into it.
I called South Bend and ordered a DUAL DISC street performer clutch. Guy said it was a beefier clutch and damn was he right. Having the Valair and the South Bend next to each other was a interesting sight. South Bend for the win. (Some will say, yeah but your comparing a dual disc to a single disc, whatever)
I have about 350 miles on the clutch. Also installed a new slave cylinder because mine started leaking when I wrestled it off of the transmission. It didn't leak prior.
I have pictures somewhere in my phone. I'll post them up later
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From: Southern West Virginia
UPDATE:
Valair clutch is toasted. According to my records it only lasted 2 years 10 months? I'll have to check on my service records.
The kevlar pucks wore out. They were down to the rivots causing the clutch to slip. Valair basically said "You can't drive a manual, you suck, f%ck off"
The ceramic side was great, the fly wheel was also in great shape. The pressure plate (Kevlar side) was obviosuly shot from the rivots grinding into it.
I called South Bend and ordered a DUAL DISC street performer clutch. Guy said it was a beefier clutch and damn was he right. Having the Valair and the South Bend next to each other was a interesting sight. South Bend for the win. (Some will say, yeah but your comparing a dual disc to a single disc, whatever)
I have about 350 miles on the clutch. Also installed a new slave cylinder because mine started leaking when I wrestled it off of the transmission. It didn't leak prior.
I have pictures somewhere in my phone. I'll post them up later
Valair clutch is toasted. According to my records it only lasted 2 years 10 months? I'll have to check on my service records.
The kevlar pucks wore out. They were down to the rivots causing the clutch to slip. Valair basically said "You can't drive a manual, you suck, f%ck off"
The ceramic side was great, the fly wheel was also in great shape. The pressure plate (Kevlar side) was obviosuly shot from the rivots grinding into it.
I called South Bend and ordered a DUAL DISC street performer clutch. Guy said it was a beefier clutch and damn was he right. Having the Valair and the South Bend next to each other was a interesting sight. South Bend for the win. (Some will say, yeah but your comparing a dual disc to a single disc, whatever)
I have about 350 miles on the clutch. Also installed a new slave cylinder because mine started leaking when I wrestled it off of the transmission. It didn't leak prior.
I have pictures somewhere in my phone. I'll post them up later
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I forget what they said it was made of but here is the part number.
SFDD3250-5
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sbb-sfdd3250-5
SFDD3250-5
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sbb-sfdd3250-5
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I forget what they said it was made of but here is the part number.
SFDD3250-5
South Bend Clutch Dyna Max Street Dual Disc Clutch Kits SFDD3250-5 - Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing
SFDD3250-5
South Bend Clutch Dyna Max Street Dual Disc Clutch Kits SFDD3250-5 - Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing
How aggressive is that clutch? Does it shutter very much pulling out, or is it fairly smooth?
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But yeah, using low range to back up a load is easier with any clutch.
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