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05-18-2006, 01:56 PM
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Digital Blueprint
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Upgraded Pressure plate/flywheel
Another noob question. Have i/e/h. Wondering if I should invest in a performance pressure plate/lightened flywheel clutch kit. Just to increase my 96 ls reliability and make for more precise shifts.
If I don't do that this summer, I will just sum up my engine's breathing with an intake manny.
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05-18-2006, 02:07 PM
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A clutch won't make a real performance difference unless it's slipping, and unless you're like my mechanic and have the skills and tools to drop a tranny in half an hour, it's probably not worth the labor cost to just replace the flywheel. Do what I did: wait until your clutch starts getting a bit tired - whether that's from wear or from heightened torque levels - and then do both clutch and fw at the same time.
Crower cams and some tuning will get you to said power levels...  
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'98 Integra LS - non-VTEC autocross / daily driver (aka Track-Tested / Mother Approved)
Daily-driven 87 octane Porsche destroyer
Latest Auto-X: 5th overall in class (7th/12 Day 1, 2nd Day 2). 10th/92 overall Day 2.
Complete mod list and updated race results here:
http://www.freewebs.com/white98ls - don't forget to sign the guestbook!
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05-18-2006, 02:11 PM
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Yeah, I would wait until you clutch starts to go before doing that. It sucks to take the tranny off just to replace the flywheel, assuming you do things yourself.
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05-18-2006, 02:27 PM
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make that three. i waited til my clutch wasn't able to propel my ls/v properly to change my clutch and flywheel. the main point is, do it altogether since it's gonna be out anyway.
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05-18-2006, 02:41 PM
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Digital Blueprint
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Thanks guys. Just saved me time and money
BTW, with only I/E/H, I just beat my friend's PT Cruiser Turbo GT with a Stage 1 kit n' intake (230hp, 270 tq) in a 2nd/3rd gear pull from 20mph to 75mph 
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05-18-2006, 02:47 PM
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Thanks guys. Just saved me time and money
BTW, with only I/E/H, I just beat my friend's PT Cruiser Turbo GT with a Stage 1 kit n' intake (230hp, 270 tq) in a 2nd/3rd gear pull from 20mph to 75mph |
It's still a PT Cruiser no matter how much power it has.
I beat several Porsches and a new '06 Z06 Vette last weekend... and I did it legally without endangering other people on public roads. Who's the real winner?
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'98 Integra LS - non-VTEC autocross / daily driver (aka Track-Tested / Mother Approved)
Daily-driven 87 octane Porsche destroyer
Latest Auto-X: 5th overall in class (7th/12 Day 1, 2nd Day 2). 10th/92 overall Day 2.
Complete mod list and updated race results here:
http://www.freewebs.com/white98ls - don't forget to sign the guestbook!
Autocrossing for a day is the best $25 you can spend
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05-18-2006, 02:51 PM
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Digital Blueprint
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lol, no I did it at a track meet at the local exhibition grounds. It just made me happy that my car is aiight and not a slowpoke. His dad has the new Z06, so ya I guess when I can beat that I'll be happy too
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05-18-2006, 03:18 PM
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Digital Blueprint
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Originally Posted by White98LS
It's still a PT Cruiser no matter how much power it has.
I beat several Porsches and a new '06 Z06 Vette last weekend... and I did it legally without endangering other people on public roads. Who's the real winner?
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05-18-2006, 03:30 PM
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True.
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'98 Integra LS - non-VTEC autocross / daily driver (aka Track-Tested / Mother Approved)
Daily-driven 87 octane Porsche destroyer
Latest Auto-X: 5th overall in class (7th/12 Day 1, 2nd Day 2). 10th/92 overall Day 2.
Complete mod list and updated race results here:
http://www.freewebs.com/white98ls - don't forget to sign the guestbook!
Autocrossing for a day is the best $25 you can spend
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05-18-2006, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by White98LS
It's still a PT Cruiser no matter how much power it has.
I beat several Porsches and a new '06 Z06 Vette last weekend... and I did it legally without endangering other people on public roads. Who's the real winner?
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Straight line VS Autocross is a whole different story. Doesnt mean your car is fast- just means that youre a hell of a driver.
Congrats, none the less.
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05-18-2006, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Sirfallsalot243
Straight line VS Autocross is a whole different story. Doesnt mean your car is fast- just means that youre a hell of a driver.
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yes, but it can go both ways. anyway, the moral of the story is... i'm the winner.
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05-18-2006, 05:09 PM
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Dark Samurai
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Originally Posted by Sirfallsalot243
Straight line VS Autocross is a whole different story. Doesnt mean your car is fast- just means that youre a hell of a driver.
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Well would you rather be the winner mainly because you are a good driver, or because you bought/modified a car that's faster than the other one?
And while you are right about the driving thing, I can't exactly say I could have done it in an '87 Ford Escort wagon.
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'98 Integra LS - non-VTEC autocross / daily driver (aka Track-Tested / Mother Approved)
Daily-driven 87 octane Porsche destroyer
Latest Auto-X: 5th overall in class (7th/12 Day 1, 2nd Day 2). 10th/92 overall Day 2.
Complete mod list and updated race results here:
http://www.freewebs.com/white98ls - don't forget to sign the guestbook!
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05-18-2006, 05:30 PM
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Digital Blueprint
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This is true. The power to weight ratio you have achieved with rather tasteful and common engine mods is very impressive. And to be a great driver is just icing on the cake. I won an under 18 timed driving challenge in my mom's 106hp Civic EX sedan last year in 3 circuits that the police use to train their officers. Your website is very impressive as well. Kudos on all the success.
p.s. how tough was removing the A/C and the power steering?
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05-18-2006, 08:14 PM
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Dark Samurai
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Originally Posted by capntoll
This is true. The power to weight ratio you have achieved with rather tasteful and common engine mods is very impressive. And to be a great driver is just icing on the cake. I won an under 18 timed driving challenge in my mom's 106hp Civic EX sedan last year in 3 circuits that the police use to train their officers. Your website is very impressive as well. Kudos on all the success.
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Thanks  A/C and P/S weren't very hard to take out. If you're really interested, PM me and I'll find you some links for the P/S (A/C you just kinda rip out whatever looks connected hehe)
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'98 Integra LS - non-VTEC autocross / daily driver (aka Track-Tested / Mother Approved)
Daily-driven 87 octane Porsche destroyer
Latest Auto-X: 5th overall in class (7th/12 Day 1, 2nd Day 2). 10th/92 overall Day 2.
Complete mod list and updated race results here:
http://www.freewebs.com/white98ls - don't forget to sign the guestbook!
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