Rowleym Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 the gripforce stage 3/4 clutches are pretty good! they definitely don't last too long, and they chatter a bit, but man they are cheap and hold power. I have no complaints. But I also would not buy one expecting to not replace it soon. that being said, I would probably get a different clutch for this car, especially if you have future FI goals or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 the gripforce stage 3/4 clutches are pretty good! they definitely don't last too long, and they chatter a bit, but man they are cheap and hold power. I have no complaints. But I also would not buy one expecting to not replace it soon. that being said, I would probably get a different clutch for this car, especially if you have future FI goals or something. FI wouldn't happen for a while. How long is "not too long" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Well I'm not sure what kind of driving you are doing, but about a season of drifting would do it in. I'm not sure how often you clutch kick, but I kick a whole bunch. Personally if I was in your spot and wanted to drive it this summer, I would buy the cheap clutch and have fun all summer. Save up, and don't push it if it starts to slip. Also not sure what kinda position you are for spending money, and how much time means to you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I'm a cheap asshole with no time. I have become the epitome of consumer I'm sure spirited driving will happen. But killing a clutch in a summer isn't on my bucket list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 I have a cheap flywheel. $150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted May 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 I have a cheap flywheel. $150 What's the weight on the JB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 5$ says the cheap eBay clutch will do you justice for a while. I mean, how long before you can afford the clutch you want right? It takes me about 2 hours to change a clutch on an e30. I couldn't imagine it being much more with a 24v swap. I would rather drive the car now with a cheap clutch versus drive it next summer with a nice clutch(could still do That) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 What's the weight on the JB? I think 13lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 I think 13lbsthat would be the same as mine. I would say its the perfect weight! I mean, I have never had a lighter chromoly one though. I tried a friends car with an alum flywheel and it was not fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 No progress really, just put the pan on after getting a new pickup tube gasket. Also put some ngk plugs in it. Just need to swap the harness from the m50 to the s50. Clean up intake manifold & put new gaskets in it. Clean up TB. Random vacuum line from fpr to intake. Random coolant line to bypass TB. Then all the driveline/clutch stuff Oh and a serp belt How it sits now. I bet the white gets dirty before I even put fluids in it Do have a question: I've read that you need to run shorter bolts to hold the crank pulley on after removing the ac pulley. Some say they ran shorter, others did not. I cannot see anything touching something it shouldn't. For piece of mind I'll probably just get shorter bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Where does the small tube go? Pic of line to ICV? You could tap the valve cover with a 3/4" NPT tap and run braided lines to a catch can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 The small tube plugs into the ICV hose that curls up into the intake manifold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Oh yeah. I blocked that off I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Small tube from PCV goes to this little nipple close to the white gasket (top of pic) on the ICV hose which goes into the intake manifold Large tube has those barbed connectors on the dipstick tube it can be connected to. Or I could just run it to a catch can. Instead of having it drain everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Also installed the UHMW PS delete from condor because I was bored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Also installed the UHMW PS delete from condor because I was bored Ultra high molecular weight vs aluminum. Green jacket, gold jacket, who gives a shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 I blocked the small hose as it doesn't really do much and will be running the large hose into a catch can, but the large one is currently vented to atmosphere.I needed shorter bolts in the timing wheel, but ended up turning the pulley into a spacer instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Also installed the UHMW PS delete from condor because I was bored I saw my delrin oops, so I fixed it Thx bb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 I blocked the small hose as it doesn't really do much and will be running the large hose into a catch can, but the large one is currently vented to atmosphere. I needed shorter bolts in the timing wheel, but ended up turning the pulley into a spacer instead. Assuming you also blocked the nipple on the ICV hose? I'm gonna probably order shorter bolts then. I don't want to put the pulley back on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 I am using that one for boost related things, so it works out well for me! In your case you should block it off.Yeah, shorter bolts will do the trick. I cut off the pulley portion so I just had the flat disc, instead of getting shorter bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 I am using that one for boost related things, so it works out well for me! In your case you should block it off. Yeah, shorter bolts will do the trick. I cut off the pulley portion so I just had the flat disc, instead of getting shorter bolts. Any purpose to blocking off the small line other than simplifying crap/not letting oil get everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 On the valve cover side, not really. On the ICV side it is open to the intake so it would result in a vacuum leak if left unplugged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 On the valve cover side, not really. On the ICV side it is open to the intake so it would result in a vacuum leak if left unplugged. I get the vacuum leak part. But why plug everything up? Why not just connect everything with new line? I'm just curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Personal preference I guess. I don't think that tiny line is doing too much. Especially if you are just VTA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 On obd1 the large line goes to the intake elbow before the throttle body. Obd2 it goes to the cyclone cannister thing and then to the dipstick tube. You could put a catch can between if you dislike oil in your intake manifold. I just giver, more lubrication hurts nothing. Sent from my potato phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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