kwikb16a2

stage one is an organic i believe not the oem replacement

imported_Moe_Mentum

This is the one I am looking to get .. someone is selling it on a forum.

http://ca.geocities.com/wing9152002/clutch1.jpg

Can't tell if its the organic Stage 1 or the OE Replacement

Younes Si

no, they dont' last a lifetime...

clutchs are just like brakes, doesin't matter how hard or easy you use them, they eventually wear out

kwikb16a2

looks to me like an organic

kwikb16a2

mine had 230K and it still had around 40-50 meat left. It depends on the driver

imported_Mikeye

Hey

Just wondering what a lightened flywheel will do? And what are the disadvantages of it?

thx.

imported_Moe_Mentum

Increase acceleration and how fast your RPMS climb... downside, RPMS and drop quick and if your flywheel is too light it can make it troublesome to shift properly.

imported_Moe_Mentum

Got another question, the clutch I want to buy from this guy doesn't come with release bearing, pilot bearing/bushing and alignment tool. How much would these additional parts cost? and do they have to come from the original clutch manufacturer or can you buy them aftermarket? Will my mechanic have a problem installing it without the proper alignment tool?

kwikb16a2

makes it rev faster and decel faster, very easy to stall with a 7lb flywheel but with a good driver its no problem, nobody drives my car now that i got it in

kwikb16a2

Release bearing is around $30 or so and $15 or $20 for pilot. Clutch alignment tool isnt needed, i can line it up jus as good with my fingers. Aftermarket bearings should be fine. Jus watch out for shipping tho

imported_Moe_Mentum

Thanks man, you've been of great help! Shipping shouldn't be a concern if I am buying it from a local shop though. Do I have to ask for a specific Release/Pilot Bearing? Does it go by make of car, etc?

imported_Mikeye

how heavy r the itr flywheel?

imported_Mikeye

Also, how long does it take to install a clutch and flywheel? How much am I looking at?

kwikb16a2

Id go with the one specified for the car jus in case

kwikb16a2

around 15-16 or so i believe, doin it urself or getting a mechanic?

scarlemthug

not true, kevlar clutches should last forever. When the surface gets messed up you just have to get it sand/bead blasted and its good as new.

Install time depends on the person, some car do it in under 2 hours and for others it might take a whole day.

the lighter the flywheel the more shock that is put into the tranny and engine. I would get a 10-12lb oem lightened flywheel.

imported_Mikeye

so for a '96 civic hatch, am i looking at 2 hrs of installation? Or the entire day?

kwikb16a2

depends on the person, for me it took 5 hrs and that was my first time and taking my time

imported_Mikeye

so if i take it to a shop, it should only take like 2 hrs then.

scarlemthug

pm Scott newman and he can do it in under 2 hours easy