Recomendations of clutch/flywheel combo for my SL.
Shpyder
12-15-2006, 05:46 PM
I had a new OEM clutch installed 8 months and 10,000 miles ago (flywheel was also resurfaced) on my '93, and it's already started to slip: noticabely in higher gears, especially when downshifting 5->4, or 4->3. I drive in a very sober fashion, so I'm not sure why the wear was so quick!
Anyway. I'm looking into buying a clutch kit, and a new flywheel while I'm at it (at 150K miles, I think it's time for a new one). Can anyone recommend a brand that is a stage above OEM? I am looking for a streetable clutch that is a little better than OEM, but nothing on the top end. Something a tad more grippy than a stocker. I was looking at 3sx's SPEC clutches, but I read some negative on-line reviews about their fitment and customer service. ACT? Exedy?
Anyway. I'm looking into buying a clutch kit, and a new flywheel while I'm at it (at 150K miles, I think it's time for a new one). Can anyone recommend a brand that is a stage above OEM? I am looking for a streetable clutch that is a little better than OEM, but nothing on the top end. Something a tad more grippy than a stocker. I was looking at 3sx's SPEC clutches, but I read some negative on-line reviews about their fitment and customer service. ACT? Exedy?
Twizted_3KGT
12-15-2006, 10:44 PM
I'll tell you exactly why it wore so fast...you got your flywheel resurfaced. If it's not done PERFECTLY to spec, your clutch will burn out quick. And 9 shops out of 10, have no specs and just machine the steps on the flywheel down to a rough estimate of what they machined the face. Happened to me twice.
A new flywheel costs about $50 at Autozone, probably cheaper at Advanced Auto Parts. I would go with that, and an OEM clutch kit($80 at dealer). Unless you're twin-turbo'ing your SL, you don't need anything special.
A new flywheel costs about $50 at Autozone, probably cheaper at Advanced Auto Parts. I would go with that, and an OEM clutch kit($80 at dealer). Unless you're twin-turbo'ing your SL, you don't need anything special.
Linebckr49
12-16-2006, 12:33 AM
I'll tell you exactly why it wore so fast...you got your flywheel resurfaced. If it's not done PERFECTLY to spec, your clutch will burn out quick. And 9 shops out of 10, have no specs and just machine the steps on the flywheel down to a rough estimate of what they machined the face. Happened to me twice.
good stuff to know. can you tell us the exact specs to 2-step the flywheel? its probably in the service manual. i'll take a look there. just curious if you knew it off the top of ur head.
good stuff to know. can you tell us the exact specs to 2-step the flywheel? its probably in the service manual. i'll take a look there. just curious if you knew it off the top of ur head.
Shpyder
12-16-2006, 03:15 AM
good stuff to know.
:1: I didn't know that either. I guess I'll just go OEM and get a new flywheel.
Twizted_3KGT: The Autozone flywheel...is it OEM spec or better?
:1: I didn't know that either. I guess I'll just go OEM and get a new flywheel.
Twizted_3KGT: The Autozone flywheel...is it OEM spec or better?
Twizted_3KGT
12-16-2006, 09:39 PM
Yes the Autozone flywheel is the same as OEM.
As for the spec, I did a lot of searching before, and I think I remember finding it, but the only thing I have bookmarked is this http://www.roadraceengineering.com/clutchandflywheeltech.htm which is for Eclipses, but it's got some good information on why it needs to be perfect and how to measure it.
As for the spec, I did a lot of searching before, and I think I remember finding it, but the only thing I have bookmarked is this http://www.roadraceengineering.com/clutchandflywheeltech.htm which is for Eclipses, but it's got some good information on why it needs to be perfect and how to measure it.
Shpyder
12-17-2006, 01:05 PM
Thanks for all the info. Autozone, I cometh to purchase from thee.
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