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Old 07-13-2011, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 1foxbody
I just looked at clutch masters website they are crazy expensive. Is their pressure plate oem also like spec's?

I see they do sell a sprung 6 puck clutch disc.
BUT it includes the lightweight flywheel, pressure plate, clutch disc, throwout bearing, AND pilot bearing. ALL in one kit, so with other clutches, gotta take that into consideration also, with what those little extra things cost , so not as bad as it may originally seem


also forgot to mention kinda, they did replace my first clutch with out much hassle, i just had to ship it to them, so it was like $60 for the shipping company, everything else was covered


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The CM setup uses its own PP. And they use the AASCO flywheel as well.
i thought it was slightly different though, but either way, still a lightweight flywheel


also i know the pressure plate is made by SACHS (OEM to alot of euro cars), and i think they also make the clutch disc, but i am not totally sure though
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I don't know if I'm trying to spend over $1,200 on a clutch kit that's pretty expensive. I'll decide what to do soon.
Old 07-15-2011, 12:33 PM
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gotta pay if you wanna play , quality parts do not come cheap
Old 07-18-2011, 04:31 PM
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Does anyone know if p2r makes a clutch disc that's sprung?
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Not sure on that. But I know where u can put that money towards.....
Ull be happy with it.
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ask rajca, he got their disc installed i dont think it was sprung
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Will do thank you.
Old 07-28-2011, 12:57 PM
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I purchased jtc customs short throw shifter, skunk 2 shift knob, and comptech axle back exhaust today. I will post some pictures once I install it all.
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You'll like the axelbacks. I love mine
Old 07-29-2011, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by nspec_ya4
lol

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You'll like the axelbacks. I love mine
I hope it has a nice deep aggressive tone. I still need to purchase the headers and j pipe but that cost about $1,200.
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The axelbacks do give off a deeper tone. They aren't very loud though. You would have to remove your mid-muffler like I did.
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Originally Posted by Jacobpockros
The axelbacks do give off a deeper tone. They aren't very loud though. You would have to remove your mid-muffler like I did.
I'm not looking to be to loud because Virginia Beach cops are crazy here lol. I have a p2r test pipe for now that changed the tone some. I wish the headers and j pipe weren't so expensive I would buy those now also.
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You'll like ct axelback. I love mine.
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I installed the jtc short throw shifter and skunk 2 shift knob last night. It feels a lot better I like the way it looks also. I'm still waiting on my exhaust to come in. Here's some pictures enjoy.





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I like it!
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i have same thing but i used stock thing that goes under the shift knob

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Originally Posted by anthracitecl
I like it!
Me too lol thank you.

Originally Posted by StreetKA
i have same thing but i used stock thing that goes under the shift knob

How come you didn't use the one that came with the shifter? Yours is really low lol.
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streetka did you modify to fit that stock one to Maven? or just hanging there?
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there is a nut that goes on the bottom of the knob that the boot hangs on it pretty well... dont remember maybe a washer too
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Today I was switching the tires from this mustang I bought to flip. I decided to put the drag radial on my car just for laughs to see how it looks. The backspacing was wrong so the wheel didn't sit flush on the hub. It's a weld prostar 15x8 5.5 backspace mickey thompson et street 255/60-15 enjoy!




Old 08-19-2011, 06:09 PM
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My pulleys came in today thanks excelerate!




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I also installed my comptech mufflers about a week ago. The right side sits a little lower than the left but I will fix that when we make the custom mid pipe. I also don't like how far the tips stick out so will relocated the brackets to get them they way I want to sit. I bought comptech headers and j pipe today. Once those come I have to get them ceramic coated and I will also install those. Here's some pics of the mufflers for now enjoy.




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looking good those tires are crazy but i would need some when i next time go to track
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Car is coming along great!

Sorry we couldn't agree on a deal with my headers, but I'm glad you were able to find another pair of them. You will FEEL the POWER
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That crank pulley must be super light.
I have the same set except my crank pulley does not have those outer holes.
What is the weight of your crank pulley?
I'm guessing it weighs 1.5 lbs
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Originally Posted by StreetKA
looking good those tires are crazy but i would need some when i next time go to track
Lol buy a set! Thanks maybe one day when I have the extra money I will buy a set of drag wheels and tires. For now I plan on buying two extra stock wheels and mount slicks on them. It will have that sleeper look for when I eventually go to the track once it's cooler.

Originally Posted by Jacobpockros
Car is coming along great!

Sorry we couldn't agree on a deal with my headers, but I'm glad you were able to find another pair of them. You will FEEL the POWER
Thanks I'm sure yours will easily sell, their in mint condition. Haha will see once I install them and make the mid pipe.

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That crank pulley must be super light.
I have the same set except my crank pulley does not have those outer holes.
What is the weight of your crank pulley?
I'm guessing it weighs 1.5 lbs
It felt very light but then again I didn't weigh it. I would say maybe lighter than 1.5 lbs lol.
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Out with the old in with the new. I installed the side mount that finally came in and the side mount. I took some pictures of the oem broken front and side mounts. The side one was completely shot.







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everything is awesome, other than that exhaust...lol
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how does the mounts feel ?
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Nice progress.
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Originally Posted by AARONSredTYPE-S
everything is awesome, other than that exhaust...lol
I know I need to adjust them asap. They sit retarded. They need to be pushed back and tucked up higher.

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how does the mounts feel ?
Great a lot better than the broken ones I had. It can get a little annoying during idle with the a/c on after a long period of time but I can deal with it. Far from the oem feeling.

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Nice progress.
Thank you.
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as for the mount givem some time they need to break in but i belive something is wrong with mine either way something is loose or tranny mounts are bad
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Originally Posted by StreetKA
as for the mount givem some time they need to break in but i belive something is wrong with mine either way something is loose or tranny mounts are bad
Well the front and rear have been installed for over a month so I'm sure there worn in real good lol. The side one was the last one to be installed since it just came in this week. I was just showing pics of how my front one was broken also.

As for your mounts I think you were the one that posted that video and your engine was moving a lot right? Something is definitely wrong. I'm going to change my trans mounts also.
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yes i still cant figure it out... waiting for cooler weather to start working on the car... BTW i installed brand new oem side mount and i filled it with poly though im gonna install xlr8 side mount pretty soon also i want change RR bushings and tranny mounts which are bithc to take it off
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Originally Posted by StreetKA
yes i still cant figure it out... waiting for cooler weather to start working on the car... BTW i installed brand new oem side mount and i filled it with poly though im gonna install xlr8 side mount pretty soon also i want change RR bushings and tranny mounts which are bithc to take it off
Hopefully it's a easy fix for you. Let me know once you figure out the problem, I'm curious to how your engine can move that much.
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It was sidw mount that was replaced for new oem and poly filled but still there is something wrong.
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Originally Posted by StreetKA
It was sidw mount that was replaced for new oem and poly filled but still there is something wrong.
Damn well good luck hopefully you get it fixed soon!
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I purchased a set of comptech headers and j pipe recently. After looking at them with a couple friends of mine we decided to upgrade the collector flanges on the headers and completely make a new j pipe with a better design. We ordered two 2 1/4 v band assemblies for the collector flanges on the headers, only a 1/4 larger than the comptech size. Were going to make the j pipe design a lot better instead of doing that half turn on the rear pipe. It will all merge together and have a 3 inch v band assembly. The mid pipe will also be 3 inch all the way back. Were completely removing the test pipe and mid muffler. It will then split into each comptech muffler. I will also use two more v band assemblies for each muffler connecting to the mid pipe. I might stay with the 2 inch or go a little larger I'm not sure yet. It might seem like over kill but you have to remember I will also be spraying the car with at least a 100-125 single nozzle wet shot very soon.

I'm open for any opinions or pictures of other peoples setups.
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