[s-cars] RE: clutch issue-95.5 s6

[Krasusky Paul (WQQ2PXK)]

Mark and others clutched:


<<<Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 06:15:53 -0400
From: "The Gagnons" <bullitt at gwi.net>
Subject: RE: [s-cars] FW: clutch issue-95.5 s6

I replaced the clutch on my car at 170k with a spec Stage II.  It cost me
$600 for the parts and $540 for the install.  I replaced the rear main seal,
pilot bearing, throwout bearing and did not resurface the flywheel as it was
in good condition.  I think the Sach's clutch is a few hundred dollars less
than the SPEC.  The SPEC was a bit grabby at first but is smooth and awesome
now.  I have abot 18k on the new clutch.  

Jack>>>



In the YMcan&willV column...

When I finally had all my parts accumulated and knew the tranny / clutch
were coming out, I vowed to not want to see one IOTA of clutch material left
on my OE clutch upon removal.  Subsequently did 4k launches, sidesteps,
clutchrides, etc. for easily a month.  Took the sucker out, I'll be damned
if it wasn't the slightest bit blue and had a ton of meat left on it at
117k.  I was pissed (issues).  In fact, what nominal slipping I was
previously getting was eliminated after this abuse.  

Amazing.

Oh, and agree with Jack, my SPEC stage 2.5 (1/2 carbon 1/2 kevlar) was first
VERY chattery, then rather grabby, now feels like OE butter and loving it.
'Only' took 10-15k of break in 8-).

Off to Indy with Rossato, Platt & Co., gotta run!

-Paul if you want a 19k rpm phone call get my your # now K.
CT
'95 //S6 @ NEA for 'some' repairs
'58 TR3A still hibernating