Got bit by the turbo bug.

[einstein57]

I have not updated this thread i forever. Have not really touched the car since it was rear ended. Well i've been hoarding parts and i had the quarter panel repaired so i hope to have the car better then ever by this summer. Before i build a new motor i need to address some issues. The biggest of which are the ecu and clutch. I sold my ecu to ocgrinder after the car was hit. I have a new ms2 system that i built but it needs some finishing touches. I'm pretty swamped with work and school so whodwho is going to give me a hand with that. The clutch started slipping long ago and i've been slowly building up my parts stash to do an s52. Castro Motorsports has hooked me up with a starter and light weight flywheel. I took it down to AASCO and they put a new surface on it. I'll be running it with a grip force stage 3 sprung 6 puck disc and pressure plate.

[Farbin Kaiber]

I like that rear bumper.

[einstein57]

its gone

[Kershaw]

you will regret running a pucked clutch. i have one in my rx8. i put it in because i was installed a greddy turbo. i have since sold the turbo kit. it makes driving a real fucking hassle. unless you are putting down 400+whp there is zero reason to have one.

i promise you. you will regret it. sell it and buy a normal clutch while it's not installed.

[Reap3r]

you will regret running a pucked clutch. i have one in my rx8. i put it in because i was installed a greddy turbo. i have since sold the turbo kit. it makes driving a real fucking hassle. unless you are putting down 400+whp there is zero reason to have one.

i promise you. you will regret it. sell it and buy a normal clutch while it's not installed.

I dissagree with this somewhat. I have one in my E30 and its not really all that much harder. Once you get used to it there's no issue. I haven't driven it in 6 months but I could get in and drive it fine straight away. The only thing that's slightly difficult about it are big hill starts.

[Dj Buttchug]

not only that but high hp rated clutches chatter. not a big deal but in a daily car it can get annoying

[Reap3r]

not only that but high hp rated clutches chatter. not a big deal but in a daily car it can get annoying

Yeah this is true. Mine does chatter but its not a issue as its not a daily driver. Chatter becomes worse if you mix it in with a Aluminium flywheel.

[Teaguer]

At least that pucked clutch is sprung. Thats doable. Now a non-sprung puck disc is either on or off. Big difference.

[ak-]

I have the same clutch he's going to run. You get used to everything so it won't be annoying. The biggest annoyance would be the small chatter when taking off.

[einstein57]

The diesel is my daily driver for now. Will be an e39 touring once i finish this car. And i plan on making at least 450-500whp.

[u3b3rg33k]

I could stand to learn a little more about why clutches chatter (when the springs aren't dead and they're not oil soaked OFC)...

[Dj Buttchug]

i think it has to do with the composite materials used to make the clutch. They make more noise then organic materials do???
Just a guess...

[Kershaw]

i also have a 4 puck in my rx8, so it's worse. but the chatter on take off has really worn on me over the last 2 years.

[einstein57]

I drove ocgrinders car around for a day while i was tuning it and it was not even noticeable. Even with a 3.25 LSD. The clutch effort was though. Could be a work out during rush hour.

[einstein57]

Got the clutch and transmission installed today. Also weighed the flywheel for shits and giggles.



Sorry for the crappy cell pics.