clutch questions, first install, what parts?

[laxmax327]

ok, well recently i blew my pressure plate. not sure of the condition of the clutch disk in there now, but it shifted fine before. car has 115000 miles and have no idea of previous maintenance. so obviously i will have to replace the pp, and do NOT want a stock one, need something w/ beefier straps and whatnot. but since im in there any way i figure it would be dumb not replace everything else since im unsure of how long that stuff has been in there. plus have future plans to run a 75shot along w/a few basic bolt ons. (of course all other maintenance will be done first) the car will be driven on the street tamely most of the time, but a few times a week, will get to be driven hard. even more occasionally will do some racing w/ the spray. so what would be best to replace the disk w/? and what about the flywheel, dont think i really want to go to a lightened one, just extra money, and i dont autocross it or anything. just street use and drag. so i think i shoudl just stick w/ stock, sound good? and will i need to get mine resurfaced? plus this will be my first clutch job. i guess i will buy the video from shonut? is it instructive enough for someone whos never done clutch before? i do all my own work though, so i do know how to perform most things, but never done anything this involved. think i will be able to handle it, i will set away plenty of time for it. from my research on the site my best guess is to get the clutchmaster stage 1. but while im in there, what other parts should be replaced, i cant just go replacing everything, money is tight. but how will i know what else needs to be replaced once im in there. o yea, its a 92 and yes, i have searched, but really would like some opinions to my specific situation. also, much time/money do you think it will take. i have all the basics tools, nothing crazy though.

 

[F-22 Raptor SHO]

5 words "Buy SHONUT's How to Video" Anything and everything you ever wanted to know about the SHO clutch replacement.

 

[revhardSHO]

The video is a great guide, I too recommend it. Also included is a text step by step procedure to follow (with torque specs, bolt sizes, etc). If you work on cars, this job is relatively strait forward, however, its still nice to know whats coming next. Make sure to use blue loctite on the flywheel bolts and pressure plate to flywheel bolts. Follow the torque sequence and USE a torque wrench.

As for a new clutch, you will need to get your flywheel resurfaced first offwww.shonutperformance carries new dowel pins, you will need 3, after you get it resurfaced).
Other than that, most kits consist of a pressure plate, friction disk, TOB and quill sleeve. Basically everything you need. Might want new clutch fork bushings, go to www.shonutperformance.com and check out the clutch section.
I like the stock clutch. Its pretty durable and quiet. It can handle some abuse, its cheap and it lasts. However, if you dont want to go stock, Ive heard the Southbend Rally clutches are good.

 

[LJRuddy]

http://www.midwestsho.com/catalog/p...d/249?osCsid=10706bf53989630f06a8e3fecd41e87e

Great reviews and a few people on here use it and love every minute of it

 

[laxmax327]

yea im pretty sure im goin to get the cm stage 1. seems like the best deal for me. along w/ that video too of course. and what about the dowl pins, wont the machine shop i get it resurfaced at just have them? or are they pretty specific and should just get them from shonut. and for the clutch fork, yes or no. how would i know if i need/should replace it? thanks

 

[Rockledge]

I just put in a Midwest Stage 1 clutch and I'm getting ready to re-install my tranny shortly. So here's my 02.

I'd go with a new fork.

I went with a reground flywheel from RCM Automotive. It came with dowel pins intalled already and they looked fine to me so I left them alone, even though I had new ones on hand.

Some other things off the top of my head that you will need for the job, or should seriously consider, in addition to the obvious:

- Blue Loctite for pressure plate and flywheel bolts;

- Loctite Quill Sleeve Adhesive or similar sleeve retaining product;

- Anti-sieze for exhauts studs and such;

- New LCA ball joint pinch bolts and nuts;

- New cluch actuator lever bushings recommended;

- Replace rear main seal recommended;

- Replace axle input seals on tranny recommended;

- Permatex Anaerobic Sealant for tranny seal flanges;

- A bag of X-large zip ties to keep components from hanging down or getting in the way;

- New tranny fluid.

 

[laxmax327]

ok, thx alot for the list. id rather just go to a local shop though and have them do it. would they have the pins or would i need to order them. i didnt see them available from shonut, looks like they just come w/ the flywheels. and how difficult was the process for you? did you also use the video? and what did you do for the engine suport? do you have an engine hoist or did you make something? i can get a hold of a hoist if need be, but would rather not because i dont know how long this all will take me.

 

[Rockledge]

I made the hoist out of some lumber, I was going to make it out of pipe until I saw on Josh's video how easy it could be done with lumber:

If you have the time, why don't you order the video from SHONUT upfront, that way you can watch the whole clutch replacement process and make a better decision as to whether you can handle it yourself. I say go for it. With the help of the video, I've been able to drop the tranny, install the new clutch, flywheel and clutch control stuff (fork, TOB, etc.) by myself, taking my sweet time. I would have it back together by now but I got sidetracked because I'm also completely upgrading my SHO's 11-year old suspension at the same time.

Good luck whatever you decide.

 

[93MTXSHO_STUD]

i did something similar to your board thingy. I got some nylon straps and a two long 2x4's and did the support diagonally

 

[jedhead]

My brother took my tranny out the driver's side wheel well.

Bob