First Gen Clutch Trick
11-27-2004, 01:02 PM
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First Gen Clutch Trick
Hey, this may have been posted before, but I think Everybody should know this.
I just had my Clutch redone at Protrux and they discovered that the 2nd gen 4 banger used a 6 cyl clutch. They figured out that it will work on a 1st gen 4 banger.
It fits in the same space, but has more mass and contact area.
So I now have a 6 cyl clutch on my 4 cyl. Should last longer and hold better. Same price too. So if you need to redo your clutch, I highly recommend this simple mod.
I just had my Clutch redone at Protrux and they discovered that the 2nd gen 4 banger used a 6 cyl clutch. They figured out that it will work on a 1st gen 4 banger.
It fits in the same space, but has more mass and contact area.
So I now have a 6 cyl clutch on my 4 cyl. Should last longer and hold better. Same price too. So if you need to redo your clutch, I highly recommend this simple mod.
or do you have to get a later style flywheel
11-27-2004, 02:22 PM
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Exactly what parts do I need to get? Do I need the throw out bearing and clutch fork from a v6 or do I use my existing one? Sounds like a great idea and if it works better I'm all for it.
11-30-2004, 08:34 AM
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Good Questions.
As far as I know, you need the V6 flywheel, because it's increased contact area is needed for the pressure plate. Also the extra mass of the V6 flywheel adds to the grabbing power.
I did not do the install or figure this one out by myself. Liek I said Protrux figured this one out.
As far as I know they got the entire clutch kit and flywheel. count on getting the V6 flywheel, the pressure plate and the clutch disc, pilot bearing, and throwout bearing. As far as the fork, I don't see why the V6 throwout bearing wouldn't work on the stocker. I can find out next time I go in.
I was looking into getting a centerforce clutch and they told me not to. They have seen numerous times that because of the increased pedal pressure (The centerforce pressure plate is pretty tough) the clutch pedal will rip off of the mount in the cab. And I guess you have to take apart the dash and re gusset the support and bracket.
They said that the hot setup is to get a bellhousing off of a Turbo 4Cyl and put that on with a 3.4flywheel and clutch (If I remember correctly). Anyway the bellhousing is hard to find and it is all and expensive project.
That's when they figured out that the 3.0 will fit and costs the same. The pedal feels pretty much the same. And I can actually chirp my 33's now.
As far as I know, you need the V6 flywheel, because it's increased contact area is needed for the pressure plate. Also the extra mass of the V6 flywheel adds to the grabbing power.
I did not do the install or figure this one out by myself. Liek I said Protrux figured this one out.
As far as I know they got the entire clutch kit and flywheel. count on getting the V6 flywheel, the pressure plate and the clutch disc, pilot bearing, and throwout bearing. As far as the fork, I don't see why the V6 throwout bearing wouldn't work on the stocker. I can find out next time I go in.
I was looking into getting a centerforce clutch and they told me not to. They have seen numerous times that because of the increased pedal pressure (The centerforce pressure plate is pretty tough) the clutch pedal will rip off of the mount in the cab. And I guess you have to take apart the dash and re gusset the support and bracket.
They said that the hot setup is to get a bellhousing off of a Turbo 4Cyl and put that on with a 3.4flywheel and clutch (If I remember correctly). Anyway the bellhousing is hard to find and it is all and expensive project.
That's when they figured out that the 3.0 will fit and costs the same. The pedal feels pretty much the same. And I can actually chirp my 33's now.
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