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Post by Chris on Mar 9, 2012 19:04:41 GMT -8
SO here's the options I found for clutches
1. exedy stage 2 -$840-inludes clutch and flywheel
2. spec stage 2/2+ $495/$540 +fidanza flywheel $413 =$908/$1035
3. clutch master stage1 w/ flywheel $830
are these all my options? ACT clutches, on their website, said there's nothing for my year of car. What else am I going to need to go with this as well, just the flywheel bolts?
Also I think my CV boots are bad and need to be replaced, where can I get the pieces needed to fix that problem?
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Post by eggyolkedzx3 on Mar 10, 2012 11:32:43 GMT -8
For clutchs, I have no idea what'd be best. I'm sure they'll all hold up to your power levels but as for the most DD'able best feeling one, I can't really help you. I believe Joel had an Exedy stage 1 and Aaron had an Exedy stage 2 in his turbo ZX2. Drove both of them, Joel's was before I could really drive manual so it was aggressive IMO but take that with a grain of salt and Aarons was definitely more aggressive than a stock one but you'd get use to it quickly. For CV boots, they make kits that come with a new boot, clamps, and a tube of grease. There's also a special tool to use to crimp the clamps, parts stores sell it. I'll see if I can find links. EDIT: www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/2007-Ford-Focus/CV-Boot-Kit/_/N-jp7y2Z6o1ztNot all aftermarket boots fit like stock so double check the one you get is closest to stock. |
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Post by bobstone2131 on Mar 10, 2012 17:24:53 GMT -8
at your power level and going NA, a stage .5 or 1 is fine. I believe a stage 1 is good for about 280fpt. If your doing that or more, you the man.
Fswerks had a exedu stage 1 for around $650 or so.
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Post by bobstone2131 on Mar 10, 2012 19:47:26 GMT -8
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Post by Chris on Mar 10, 2012 19:58:55 GMT -8
I see it's on sale, a good deal and all, but I'm not sure if I will stay N/A or if I may go turbo later, so I may overbuild it a bit, just in case.
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Post by bobstone2131 on Mar 10, 2012 20:16:12 GMT -8
True, but even a stage 2 turbo kit will only put 220-250fpt to the wheels and that's still within the abilities of a stage 1 kit.
A stage 2 kit holds 50fpt more and will def get the job done.
Well when you need a hand, let us know.
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Post by Bös Engel on Mar 11, 2012 8:54:22 GMT -8
I had a stage 1 on my car and it begged to have more power put down.
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Post by Chris on Mar 11, 2012 19:53:47 GMT -8
so stage 1 clutch ordered, hopefully be here by this weekend. Then we need a get together so we(aka mostly other people who know what they're doing) can install the first part of my upgrades. Got the differential + parts, and the clutch, plus I need to replace the CV boots.
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Post by eggyolkedzx3 on Mar 12, 2012 21:36:25 GMT -8
Glad to see you just got the Torsen just in time because word on the forumz is its being discontinued and the supply is very low.
Let us know, I'm down to help and have experience with everything you're doing especially with the installing the diff part of it! It was very straight foward with the trans on a bench.
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Post by Chris on Mar 13, 2012 16:38:43 GMT -8
tell me about it, i went through 4 websites, finally cfm had 2 left, and what I heard from Tousley was that he had sold them the last 2 he had. Soooo, got real lucky on that one
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Post by Chris on Mar 13, 2012 16:46:56 GMT -8
oh, and the clutch showed up today. so i just need to stop by autozone for the CV boot stuff. Any idea when we can get together and do this, and where? not sure if I have the tools for this, plus my garage has a dead BMW in it:(
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Post by eggyolkedzx3 on Mar 13, 2012 18:14:04 GMT -8
Nice.
Alright well I work Monday/Tuesdays but will probably start picking up Wednesdays now, so I could help anywhere from Thursday through Sunday.
I say get the bearings/VSS gear pressed on the diff before hand (my dad was able to do this using Pep-Boys press for $20) that way the diff is ready to drop in. Dropping the trans would be pushing a full day so that'd require an early start to a late night assuming everything goes to plan. I could do the trans itself in about 2 hours, clutch is cake. I have all the tools and would need to get permission to do it in my driveway (where I did my swap) but I don't think it'd be a problem.
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Post by Chris on Mar 13, 2012 20:03:03 GMT -8
sounds good to me, which pep-boys does your dad work at? I could take it maybe thursday morning if it doesn't take too long to do, otherwise i'm off friday/saturday
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Post by eggyolkedzx3 on Mar 14, 2012 0:13:04 GMT -8
He works at the one on Sunset and Pecos. Should be less than half an hour if he doesn't have other priorty tickets to finish first.
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Post by bobstone2131 on Mar 14, 2012 14:54:57 GMT -8
Your making me so jealous, I need a lsd so bad! And 4:06's would really help.
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