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Old 08-29-2010, 02:21 PM
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this is what my flywheel looks like:







Never seen any thing like this before, but I've only done clutches on small cars. The clutch disc looks great I was planing on just using this clutch, flywheel and pressure plate for a few more years, but I don't want it to blow apart and take out my tranny.

Do you think it will last? I won't be making more than 300hp and don't tow trailers often.

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Old 08-29-2010, 02:23 PM
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get a new one a flywheel should never be used with cracks like that.
 
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Old 08-29-2010, 03:37 PM
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Surely you jest! Get a new one, and you wil need a new clutch as well. Consider yourself very, very fortunate. BTW, did you remove them because of chatter? If so, you found out why.
 
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Old 08-29-2010, 05:16 PM
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man that flywheel looks worse than my last stocker when i burnt that clutch up. and a piece of advice from experiance go ahead and replace the clutch and flywheel with a unit that is a little stronger than what you need cause burning up clutches is not cheap.
 
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Old 08-29-2010, 10:51 PM
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Alright, does anyone have any info on upgrading to the 13" clutch and/or a good place to pick up the parts? I see the kits on ebay for $400-$500 but not sure if they are any good.

Can I just pick up the parts from my local parts store or are they a custom thing?
 
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Old 08-29-2010, 11:14 PM
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i used a valair 13" upgrade on mine it was like 650-700 orded straight from them but ask for a quote on here im sure the sponsers can hook you up. it was a good clutch better than the centerforce i put on before.
 
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Old 08-30-2010, 01:44 AM
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thats looks all sorts of bad.
 
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Old 08-30-2010, 01:55 PM
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It doesn't look that bad to me.
 
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A few hairline surface cracks are normal and may safely be ignored.

But not those!
 
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Old 09-01-2010, 03:23 PM
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I suggest buying a double disc just because your never gonna have to worry about the clutch again but if money is tight likewise stated
 


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