[Shotimes] Josh's Old Clutch vs. New Clutch ...discussion/opinion request...(which means -- long!!)

[Zach Leahy]

Um, 

I wore a disc out once on the 93.  Clutch would slip under
acceleration.  Didn't measure the disc, but with it slipping that
sounds like a worn out disc to me.

Now I still have slipping issues at high RPM shifts with a stock
clutch, but non-stock motor.

But yes, one can wear out a disc, especially with a lot of hard launches.

Z

On 6/27/05, Leigh Smith <leighsm@comcast.net> wrote:
> Put in the spare clutch since you have one. (Less out of pocket $ now). Get
> some one to help you for no $ expenditure. New stock type clutches will
> continue to be available from the aftermarket for some time. For your use,
> go with a stock replacement. You don't need heavier duty springs or discs,
> or throwout bearings for commuting. A stock clutch could easily last 100k +
> miles with that kind of use. And final failure could be from any number of
> factors, mostly luck of the draw, and I don't see how the upgraded clutch
> features really help with longevity in a less-than-severe use environment.
> ..
> FWIW my stock 89 small 9 in clutch lasted 200k with that kind of useage. I
> never changed it since it had the 1st factory clutch recall done at 60k, but
> it retained the small clutch, albeit an upgraded one from Ford.
> Lee
> ..
> PS: Since Josh's new PP design includes stronger straps, I would put one of
> those on the black car, not Lowrider. I'll guess and say your disc probably
> still has enough material on it to last another 6000 miles, if you want to
> re-use it. Ever heard of a disc wearing-out on a SHO? Thought not. You could
> measure thickness when you take it out. But I wouldn't take a chance on a
> TOB. (Had one die a week later once.)
> ..
> Puck discs are intended for severe duty environment. In general, they often
> chatter, and can be grabby vs a stock disc since they have no marcel spring.
> And if a stock disc is tough enough for your use, why risk it?
> 
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