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wut shud i get with a new clutch

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  • Start date Start date Oct 25, 2007

Tom95gt

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i decided on the king cobra clutch. im goin to get that with a brand new oe. flywheel (i wish i cud get billet steel- no money lol) steeda adjustable cable and quadrant, new roller pilot bearing, and all new bolts. anything i shud change or add to it?
 

94CobraPace

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Good time to change the tranny fluid.
 

95BlueStallion

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The throwout bearing retainer if youre still running the stock aluminum one... It will eventually start to chirp!
 

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if you dont need a new flywheel, you can have yours resurfaced at a machine shop for ~$30
 

HISSIN50

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The useful thread has a great write-up by 5spd GT - he outlines part numbers and all the good stuff to replace. Give it a once-over if you feel like it.

I'd also consider replacing the RMS if yours leaks (if it doesnt and it isnt vulcanized, you might just wanna leave it alone).

The clutch fork and pivot should be inspected as well.

Good luck.
 

Iggyshane

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urban96 said:
if you dont need a new flywheel, you can have yours resurfaced at a machine shop for ~$30
Click to expand...


if you are really low on money
you can also just rough up the surface with sand paper
 

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Throw out bearing, throw out bearing retainer, tranny mount, pilot bearing, fluid, rear main seal, driveshaft seal on your tranny...I just swapped mine last weekend so its fairly fresh...
 

5spd GT

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Suggested Parts and Checklist for Clutch Install

Clutch Disc
Pressure Plate
Throwout Bearing
Pilot Bearing*
Rear Main Seal*
New or Resurfaced Flywheel
Steel Throwout Bearing Retainer*
3 quarts of Mercon ATF fluid for the T5 (Takes 2.7 Quarts)*
Clutch Alignment Tool
Loc-Tite (Driveshaft Bolts)
Bearing Grease
RTV Silicone*
Gasket Scraper*
Degreaser*
Torque Wrench
Ratchet Wrench with combo of swivels and extensions
Shifter Bolts – 1/2 (13mm)
Manifold to H-pipe Bolts – 5/8"
H-pipe to Catback Bolts – 5/8"
02 Sensors – 7/8"
Driveshaft Bolts – 12 point 12mm Wrench
Starter Bolts – 3/8"
Speed Sensor Bolt – 10mm
Transmission/Bellhousing Bolts – 5/8"
Pressure Plate – 7/16 or 1/2"
Flywheel – 3/4"

*If needed

You can reuse all bolts if they are in good shape during a clutch swap and keeping a nice array of sockets and deep well sockets is a good idea.

As Jt stated, I have a write-up in my signature if you would like to know torque specs and more procedural notes on the install. Good Luck!
 

95BlueStallion

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I used 5spdGT's write up when I did my clutch swap a couple months ago. It was very useful.
 

SuperStang83

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Get that flywheel resurfaced, I have seen a few guys not do this and it chatters afterwards.
 

Tom95gt

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i just bought a brand new one
 
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