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Old 03-04-2008, 06:31 PM
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Default Flywheel install difficulty? vs headers

Yeah.. just curious how hard installing a flywheel is (which of course involves dropping the tranny). Also, on jack stands...

I went through hell and back installing headers on jack stands, but it certainly worked out.

Do the difficultys compare? Or make me happy and say flywheel is easier.
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Old 03-04-2008, 06:47 PM
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Default RE: Flywheel install difficulty? vs headers

Just sounds more difficult to me just because you have to remove the tranny from the motor.
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Old 03-05-2008, 06:57 AM
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Default RE: Flywheel install difficulty? vs headers

I just replaced my flywheel with an aluminum Fidanza flywheel. I also upgraded the clutch and replaced the release clyinder\bearings. Since the tranny is out it's probably a good choice. The whole job took me about 12 hours. I haven't driven the car yet because I am still doin mods, I am hoping for positive results.

Bottom line, if you are thinking about a new flywheel then get everything done while the tranny is out. You won't want to take it down again a later time. It is a labor intensive operation.

PS. These tranny's have hydraulic clutches and they are extrememly tough to bleed out.

Good luck
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