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Old 06-17-2006, 06:02 PM
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I will be installing a turbo on my tc later this month and was just curious

any turbo tc's still have stock clutch and flywheel?

How long have you been boosted with it?

How's it holding up?
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Old 06-17-2006, 07:17 PM
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Yes... i just ran my car yesterday actually at the track.. clutch felt like it died afterwards...but its fine now but obviously theres a change there... suggestions is upgrading...it WILL go fast!

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been booosted for a month and a half and they are both fine
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I have 3K miles on them both, drag race at the track every other friday (6 times now), and drive everyday 45 miles round trip to work and no problems yet...But I don't think it will go more than 20k even with conservative driving and no drag launches.
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So flywheels gotta be changed too? Or is clutch alone fine?
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if your in there to change the clutch you might as well do the flywheel. I had my stock clutch for about 4000 miles before it started to take a ****...thats with 1500 miles N/A and the rest were supercharged until it just started to slip ever so slightly
Loving the clutchmasters/fidanza flywheel combo now
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How much is a Fidanza flywheel?
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Originally Posted by Jake_tC
How much is a Fidanza flywheel?
Usually $270ish..
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Do aftermarket clutches/flywheels affect warranty?
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clutch=wear and tear item so warranty is not really an issue here
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My clutch is screamimg for mercy. I'm thinking the Clutchmaster stage 3 or ACT without a flywheel. I don't want the rpm to drop too fast. Most people say get ACT. Why is the ACT better than the CM stage 3. Which would last longer?
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Originally Posted by Simplyscion
clutch=wear and tear item so warranty is not really an issue here
Well I meant with regards to affecting the warranty of other drivetrain components. Just wanted to cover my a$$ you know.
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Toasted a Stage 1 clutch, does that answer your question....
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Originally Posted by rhythmnsmoke
Toasted a Stage 1 clutch, does that answer your question....
ACT street or CM Stage 3?
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Originally Posted by Schuller
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Toasted a Stage 1 clutch, does that answer your question....
ACT street or CM Stage 3?

CM Stage 3 will be the choice of replacement.
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Originally Posted by rhythmnsmoke
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Toasted a Stage 1 clutch, does that answer your question....
ACT street or CM Stage 3?

CM Stage 3 will be the choice of replacement.
Why are u choosing it over the ACT clutch? I'm about to order a clutch and would like to know which is the best street clutch available and why.
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Originally Posted by Schuller
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Toasted a Stage 1 clutch, does that answer your question....
ACT street or CM Stage 3?

CM Stage 3 will be the choice of replacement.
Why are u choosing it over the ACT clutch? I'm about to order a clutch and would like to know which is the best street clutch available and why.


Decision based purely on recommendations and popularity to be honest with you.
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Old 06-20-2006, 08:59 PM
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well I have the Clutch masters stage 3 waiting to be installed. prolly will be on in a week or so. I'll post as soon as its on.
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Originally Posted by yamaha16bw
well I have the Clutch masters stage 3 waiting to be installed. prolly will be on in a week or so. I'll post as soon as its on.
Are u going to install it yourself?
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havent dicided. Prolly will end up taking it to a shop. Having trouble finding a good one here in detroit though. Ive never done a clutch and flywheel before so i would be alittle nervous.
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