Clutch/Driveshaft/Flywheel Q.
04-10-2007, 03:01 PM
#1
Clutch/Driveshaft/Flywheel Q.
OK, I've already started buying parts for my new TKO 600 tranny I've decided to get, now I'm stuck on a few things. I've contacted Spec and they do make 26 spline clutches for the TKO, and they offer 3 I'm interested in.
Stage 2 - rated to 520 torque
Stage 2+ - keeps stage 2 feel and driveability, but has a higher 620 lb rating, but at a cost of $391
Stage 3 - rated to 660, but losses some everyday drive feel and wear (or so they say)
I've been leaning more towards the stage 2 because it will be a long time before I go past, if I go past 520 torque, but the hold and capabilities of the 2+ have me thinking,
SO WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?
Next Q.
OK, I know you guys probably get this all the time, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of lightweight aluminum flywheels and or billit flywheels. Also, how do you know what your engine is balanced at, because they have 50 oz balanced, 28 oz balaced, internall balanced, and external balanced? I know I can have my stock flywheel resurfaced again, but what do you guys think?
Next Q. Spec also offers a lightweight clutch option, to do roughly the same the lightweight flywheel does, but yet again, advantages and disadvatages?
Last Q. Aluminum driveshafts, I know roughly how they work, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of them?
Stage 2 - rated to 520 torque
Stage 2+ - keeps stage 2 feel and driveability, but has a higher 620 lb rating, but at a cost of $391
Stage 3 - rated to 660, but losses some everyday drive feel and wear (or so they say)
I've been leaning more towards the stage 2 because it will be a long time before I go past, if I go past 520 torque, but the hold and capabilities of the 2+ have me thinking,
SO WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?
Next Q.
OK, I know you guys probably get this all the time, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of lightweight aluminum flywheels and or billit flywheels. Also, how do you know what your engine is balanced at, because they have 50 oz balanced, 28 oz balaced, internall balanced, and external balanced? I know I can have my stock flywheel resurfaced again, but what do you guys think?
Next Q. Spec also offers a lightweight clutch option, to do roughly the same the lightweight flywheel does, but yet again, advantages and disadvatages?
Last Q. Aluminum driveshafts, I know roughly how they work, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of them?
04-10-2007, 03:12 PM
#2
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RE: Clutch/Driveshaft/Flywheel Q.
ORIGINAL: jthorn9
OK, I've already started buying parts for my new TKO 600 tranny I've decided to get, now I'm stuck on a few things. I've contacted Spec and they do make 26 spline clutches for the TKO, and they offer 3 I'm interested in.
Stage 2 - rated to 520 torque
Stage 2+ - keeps stage 2 feel and driveability, but has a higher 620 lb rating, but at a cost of $391
Stage 3 - rated to 660, but losses some everyday drive feel and wear (or so they say)
I've been leaning more towards the stage 2 because it will be a long time before I go past, if I go past 520 torque, but the hold and capabilities of the 2+ have me thinking,
SO WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?
Next Q.
OK, I know you guys probably get this all the time, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of lightweight aluminum flywheels and or billit flywheels. Also, how do you know what your engine is balanced at, because they have 50 oz balanced, 28 oz balaced, internall balanced, and external balanced? I know I can have my stock flywheel resurfaced again, but what do you guys think?
Next Q. Spec also offers a lightweight clutch option, to do roughly the same the lightweight flywheel does, but yet again, advantages and disadvatages?
Last Q. Aluminum driveshafts, I know roughly how they work, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of them?
OK, I've already started buying parts for my new TKO 600 tranny I've decided to get, now I'm stuck on a few things. I've contacted Spec and they do make 26 spline clutches for the TKO, and they offer 3 I'm interested in.
Stage 2 - rated to 520 torque
Stage 2+ - keeps stage 2 feel and driveability, but has a higher 620 lb rating, but at a cost of $391
Stage 3 - rated to 660, but losses some everyday drive feel and wear (or so they say)
I've been leaning more towards the stage 2 because it will be a long time before I go past, if I go past 520 torque, but the hold and capabilities of the 2+ have me thinking,
SO WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?
Next Q.
OK, I know you guys probably get this all the time, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of lightweight aluminum flywheels and or billit flywheels. Also, how do you know what your engine is balanced at, because they have 50 oz balanced, 28 oz balaced, internall balanced, and external balanced? I know I can have my stock flywheel resurfaced again, but what do you guys think?
Next Q. Spec also offers a lightweight clutch option, to do roughly the same the lightweight flywheel does, but yet again, advantages and disadvatages?
Last Q. Aluminum driveshafts, I know roughly how they work, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of them?
04-10-2007, 03:25 PM
#3
RE: Clutch/Driveshaft/Flywheel Q.
Nice, but I've "HEARD" and you know how that goes, that aluminunm flywheels wear down faster than stock flywheels, and can cause idel RPMs to drop, and causes the car to be harder to drive during normal driving. Is this true?
04-10-2007, 03:29 PM
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RE: Clutch/Driveshaft/Flywheel Q.
sure, aluminum will wear faster than steel.. thats why alumunum flywheels, like the fidanza, have steel friction surfaces.. which are also replaceable... so instead of having it machined, you buy a new $60 friction plate
04-10-2007, 03:37 PM
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RE: Clutch/Driveshaft/Flywheel Q.
actually... 79-95 are all the same
as for the light weight clutch... I wouldnt bother. Its more money and not alot of benefit... you also do not know if it will perform as well as a standard weight clutch
as for the light weight clutch... I wouldnt bother. Its more money and not alot of benefit... you also do not know if it will perform as well as a standard weight clutch
04-10-2007, 03:54 PM
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RE: Clutch/Driveshaft/Flywheel Q.
ORIGINAL: jthorn9
OK, I've already started buying parts for my new TKO 600 tranny I've decided to get, now I'm stuck on a few things. I've contacted Spec and they do make 26 spline clutches for the TKO, and they offer 3 I'm interested in.
Stage 2 - rated to 520 torque
Stage 2+ - keeps stage 2 feel and driveability, but has a higher 620 lb rating, but at a cost of $391
Stage 3 - rated to 660, but losses some everyday drive feel and wear (or so they say)
I've been leaning more towards the stage 2 because it will be a long time before I go past, if I go past 520 torque, but the hold and capabilities of the 2+ have me thinking,
SO WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK? Are you going to have that much power? Just b/c the tranny is rated at that doesn't mean you have to buy a matching clutch set. Get a set that works for your power levels or a little above, and save some $. If you have that much power, then you are obviously on the right track....
Next Q.
OK, I know you guys probably get this all the time, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of lightweight aluminum flywheels and or billit flywheels. Also, how do you know what your engine is balanced at, because they have 50 oz balanced, 28 oz balaced, internall balanced, and external balanced? I know I can have my stock flywheel resurfaced again, but what do you guys think?
Next Q. Spec also offers a lightweight clutch option, to do roughly the same the lightweight flywheel does, but yet again, advantages and disadvatages? Like Adder said, probably not worth the cost unless it is a dedicated road racing or auto X car.
Last Q. Aluminum driveshafts, I know roughly how they work, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of them? My FRPP A1 driveshaft weighs about 1/2 what the original did and is stronger. Lighter rotating mass=more efficiency from the motor/drivetrain.
OK, I've already started buying parts for my new TKO 600 tranny I've decided to get, now I'm stuck on a few things. I've contacted Spec and they do make 26 spline clutches for the TKO, and they offer 3 I'm interested in.
Stage 2 - rated to 520 torque
Stage 2+ - keeps stage 2 feel and driveability, but has a higher 620 lb rating, but at a cost of $391
Stage 3 - rated to 660, but losses some everyday drive feel and wear (or so they say)
I've been leaning more towards the stage 2 because it will be a long time before I go past, if I go past 520 torque, but the hold and capabilities of the 2+ have me thinking,
SO WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK? Are you going to have that much power? Just b/c the tranny is rated at that doesn't mean you have to buy a matching clutch set. Get a set that works for your power levels or a little above, and save some $. If you have that much power, then you are obviously on the right track....
Next Q.
OK, I know you guys probably get this all the time, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of lightweight aluminum flywheels and or billit flywheels. Also, how do you know what your engine is balanced at, because they have 50 oz balanced, 28 oz balaced, internall balanced, and external balanced? I know I can have my stock flywheel resurfaced again, but what do you guys think?
Next Q. Spec also offers a lightweight clutch option, to do roughly the same the lightweight flywheel does, but yet again, advantages and disadvatages? Like Adder said, probably not worth the cost unless it is a dedicated road racing or auto X car.
Last Q. Aluminum driveshafts, I know roughly how they work, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of them? My FRPP A1 driveshaft weighs about 1/2 what the original did and is stronger. Lighter rotating mass=more efficiency from the motor/drivetrain.
04-10-2007, 04:04 PM
#9
RE: Clutch/Driveshaft/Flywheel Q.
Thanks that will work. Problem is, I can make as much power as I really like, with the next mods in line, and the mods laying in my room waiting for the clutch, but I'm just kind of limited by, well, you know, my 5.0 block. In short, I'm gonna more than likely get the stage 2.