V7 Sti Clutch options

[Subru]

So it turns out I need a clutch. Ill likley be going more power in future so Im after something that could hold about 250kw easily (ill never launch or track it) and its a daily so what are some good options?

 

Also if i was to do myself I would have to do engine out so what else should I do while the engine is out such as turbo gaskets, rocker cover gaskets etc?

The engine is healthy and makes solid 190kw untuned which Chris (prestige tuning) said was good for stock v7 sti so dont say rebuild haha.

 

Ill post dyno stuff on garage thread when I make one.

[boon]

I'm running the basic Exedy one, with the matching lightweight flywheel. Feels the same as a stock one in terms of pedal feel and engagement. Drove for a few years at 268kw or whatever it made, no worries.

 

If you're taking engine out, make sure to do the rear main seal and the kidney plate (well, you would do these if you were dropping the box out anyway). I'd probably do the rocker covers while it's out. Don't touch the turbo unless you have a specific need to, although since you'll be removing the downpipe you may as well do that gasket.

[Loren]

if it's never going to be launched etc, I reckon the oem Exedy will be fine.

[Subru]

I have the Exedy HD Clutch coming (no flywheel as extra 500 which is not worth it for me) as well as rocker cover gaskets, rear main seal and kidney plate.

 

If anyone in wellington knows someone who will lend me their engine hoist for a few days for a pack of beers, lmk.

[boon]

Tick up the flywheel and deal with it later  You probably won't have the engine out again in the time you own the car (hopefully?) so may as well do it.

[Loren]

You don't need to remove the engine to do any of that work.

 

The old flywheel will need machining.

[boon]

If you don't have a hoist pulling the motor is way way easier than wrestling with a 6MT underneath the car.

[Loren]

I guess if the gearbox is staying in... then pulling the motor will be less work. 

[Subru]

While engine is out should I also take pan off, clean out the schmutz and check oil pickup etc then RTV it back? 

Or is this asking for trouble.

[Loren]

You could... you are adding a lot more work though. Any reason to think that the sump is full of schmutz?

[Subru]

1 hour ago, Loren said:

You could... you are adding a lot more work though. Any reason to think that the sump is full of schmutz?

not rly but in 2 other (non subaru) projects, the sump has plenty of schmutz... although they both had rod knock 😄

[Subru]

Any tips for removing the Lower transmission nut (probably 2 nuts) that are behind the Axle, none of my extensions, spanners or swivel joiners fit or give me the leverage to loosen it. I better not have to remove the damn axle...

EDIT: NVM I lifted engine and gearbox up a bit and it gave me enough room to fit spanner. Hopefully engine will be out tomorrow

[Loren]

Usually would remove the axles.

[Andy_Mac]

1 hour ago, Loren said:

Usually would remove the axles.

 

Plus the driveshaft and just slip the trans back half a foot and do it that way

[Loren]

1 hour ago, Andy_Mac said:

 

Plus the driveshaft and just slip the trans back half a foot and do it that way

 

I think he's just going to pull the motor and leave the gearbox in place in this case.