Almost done! (clutch, hood, etc.)

[98Viperblue]

Well here we are. Finally.. My car was down for about 2 weeks due to a throwout bearing the decided to literally implode on the intput sleeve. It trashed everything! So here I am ready for re-assembly. What I have to install is -Centerforce flywheel (was already installed but had re-surfaced) - Brand new Ford racing Aluminum drive shaft -Spec Stage 2+ clutch kit. -Brand new OEM clutch fork.

And to top it all off my new hood Saleen hood came in!

Surprisingly dropping the transmission was cake, THE hardest part was getting the seized up throwout bearing off of the input sleeve.
I also took the H pipe that was really rusted and used this product from rustoleum that takes surface rust and turns it into a paintable surface. It worked AMAZING. Then I painted it with flat black 2000* paint for further protection.

SO here are some pics.

The goods!

The Mid-pipe re-done

The old Clutch and new one

The new T/O bearing compared to the old

The old clutch fork and new one

Thats all for now!

 

[95gtdrop]

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shit man, comng along great. keep us posted on this bish!!!

 

[ProjectVicky98]

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Wow, looks great, man! That rustoleum stuff is awesome. I used it on my first car, an '84 Datsun 280zx, to help keep some body rust from spreading, and it worked great after sanding and cleaning the metal.
Will that Saleen hood be painted like the bumper . . . what is that, Mystichrome?

 

[98Viperblue]

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thanks guys! The hood is going to be black, and have mystic chrome where the vents come out

 

[sn95jones]

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No chrome on the vents please, leave them black. IMO they will look much better.

 

[95gtdrop]

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btw the paint scheme is bad ass with it lined in mystique.

 

[2v_takeover]

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Dude that bearing is effed. When we changed the clutch in my brothers '01 gt, it was mangled in peices too. Mine wasn't too bad thankfully when I replaced it. A little jealous of you're hood too! Going to look awesome. Don't even mind the projectors to much..

 

[ProjectVicky98]

Re: Almost done!

I would prob do the oppositte -- Mystichrome hood and black vents.

 

[98Viperblue]

Re: Almost done!

The car is back on the road! It shifts soooo much smoother than before, and no clutch chatter either!
But it sucks because the break in period! I just want to let it loose!

On another note, car goes to paint on Wednesday and the hood is going to be all black. I may do something with the extractor vents down the road.

 

[ProjectVicky98]

How long should you wait to let loose after installing a clutch?

 

[BlkoutGT]

Im not sure if its a typo or what, but you said 50oz. balance flywheel? I thought that was a no-no with a 347.

 

[98Viperblue]

hm. I really couldn't tell you if it was a 50oz. But it definitely wasn't aluminum. The guy that had the car before me had it installed. But it definitely is a center-force flywheel.

 

[cmsismyname]

How long should you wait to let loose after installing a clutch?

500 to 1k miles

 

[OnyxCobra]

Really depends on the clutch and how much power the car makes. Spec said I'd be fine after 300 miles or so.

 

[sleepn_sn95]

Looks good, what brand is the hood and how is the fit?

 

[Win]

Did you have the Flywheel resurfaced??

 

[98Viperblue]

Oh yeah! definitely had the flywheel re-surface.. Come on now! lol. The hood is from ABCexclusive. But I got it off of an auction on ebay.

Also just deleted the smog today!

 

[OnyxCobra]

That hood is going to look killer with the rest of the saleen stuff, get it painted!

 

[vermilion]

specs are chattery. i hate it.

 

[Slykin]

specs are chattery. i hate it.

Indeed, my Spec 1 took a while to get used to.. Everyone else hates to drive it though, that's a plus!