SSpeed Posted June 16, 2012 Author Share Posted June 16, 2012 I've abused a few clutches in the 24 years I've been driving, but I've never seen a friction disc melted to the flywheel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Ugh. Nasty. Good job getting that apart! Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Geez nice job on pulling the clutch. I'll keep you in mind if/when mine needs replacing. Speaking of which, I'd highly recommend what I run (in my sig.. Dozens of dragstrip runs and 29k miles at 390wtq and holding strong.)...I'm assuming you won't be using the same clutch again.. how many miles were on it? My '05 LGT My '07 Supercharged Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSpeed Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 Funny you should mention that. I was thinking if I want to abuse it at times, but still have good reliability that ACT is the way to go. I just hated the decel spring noise from the friction disc in a different car I had. Definitely going to ditch the ACT street lite flywheel and get the WRX alternative instead as well. The Southbend had only 20-30k at the most, I drove it hard once in awhile, but it wasn't really abused for what a 400 ft. Lb. clutch should handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 ^^ You are welcome to come by and take mine for a spin. My pedal feel is very nice, near stock (using the WRX single mass FW). My '05 LGT My '07 Supercharged Shelby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSpeed Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 I may take you up on that... Pedal feel doesn't concern me, but decel spring chatter does.. May PM you early next week? I'm in no rush... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenspeed Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I've abused a few clutches in the 24 years I've been driving, but I've never seen a friction disc melted to the flywheel... Good to see you got it all apart. I've seen a few good ones in my day, the best yet being a EF civic with an LS swap and a buddy blowing every bit of the friction disk off the clutch and leaving just the metal insert for the friction surface left...melted to the flywheel is sweet though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 http://s85.photobucket.com/albums/k62/dil222/clutch/ No one to blame but me for this by the looks of these pics... the friction disc was melted to the flywheel... the flywheel side of the friction disc turned a blue color from apparent heat... My one run down the track felt like the car was really struggling, but the logs looked ok, apparently the clutch was slipping terribly... Intake temps were around 160deg as I rolled down to the start, outside temp was 95deg. This looks to come fully from slipping though... The clutch is a SouthBend stage 3 organic, supposedly intended for daily use up to 400 ft. lbs. http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k62/dil222/clutch/clutchgrenade005.jpg http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k62/dil222/clutch/clutchgrenade007.jpg http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k62/dil222/clutch/clutchgrenade008.jpg http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k62/dil222/clutch/clutchgrenade003.jpg And my pitch stop special tool... http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k62/dil222/clutch/clutchgrenade010.jpg I couldn't find my Torx Plus 50, so I went and bought one. It then broke, so the flywheel is still on until I find another one. Only 4 springs, most clutches I've seen have 6 like my Spec 2 I just installed. http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x40/92Si/DSCN4787.jpg Here's my Spec 2+ that I removed, 80,000+ miles. http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x40/92Si/DSCN4719.jpg 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSpeed Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 I'm going with an ACT. Southbend let me know they'll refurbish it for free. It would be a great clutch for road racing or an auto-xer, it holds very solid under motion, it just doesn't like being slipped really hard from a dig. I'd make anyone an outstanding deal on what should pretty much be a new clutch when they're done. It's a $650 clutch normally. http://www.dxdracingclutches.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=WRXI-1029 2006-2009 Subaru WRX/Impreza 2.5 L Intended Use DAILY Stage 3 400 Ft-Lbs SBC Part # FJK1001-SS-O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSpeed Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 Well, Southbend has offered to refurb the clutch for free... the ACT Streetlite flywheel can be resurfaced... I'm going to sell the combo cheap (after clutch is refurbed), if you know anyone interested point them to this thread. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/fs-co-act-streetlite-flywheel-and-southbend-stg-3-organic-188211.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSpeed Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Man the WRX flywheel is so much nicer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motohead Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I have a flywheel out of an 08 wrx i'd sell if you are interested, came with the long block I am swapping into my 5EAT 05 LGT so I obviously don;t need it. I'm up in Canada tho, don;t know how much shipping would be but I could get a qoute. Pm me if interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSpeed Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 I am up and running again, but I appreciate the offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSpeed Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 The ACT clutch pedal feel is so nice, but I really hate the decel rattle. 3rd ACT clutch I've had that has it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 My Tranny has the decel rattle too in higher gears. It's something you learn to live with. Put it in neutral and coast when you can. I do that on the back roads. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSpeed Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 Ugh, the drivetrain noise is horrid with the ACT... I knew this from previous experiences with ACT, but I forgot just how bad it is... I swear something is wrong with my car at times, still better than being welded to the flywheel though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTwrestler22 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I'm having the same disengagement problem. What things should I try to adjust before pulling the tranny back out. Also, why do you need to keep the engine level? And also, what is the proper way to take the hub off the axle? I just banged a pickle fork into it. Do I need an alignment now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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