Replacing clutch, need advice!

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nhughes

Discussion Starter · Sep 24, 2010

Hey guys, I have a 2003 WRX with 150k miles, and, not to my surprise, the clutch went

(surprised it even lasted that long). I've been brushing up on my Subie knowledge, but am by all means still a nub cake. I'm not dumb enough to replace the clutch (and flywheel) on my own, I've got help with that. I've recently been thinking of doing some light to moderate mods on the car. Since I'm goin down into the car to replace the clutch and am paying to use a garage for the day, are there any mods (not too difficult) that anyone would recommend that I might as well do while I'm down there. I had a friend mention something about the crank pulley...

Anyway, I'd really appreciate any input. Thanks!!!

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EJ257

· #2 · Sep 24, 2010

Personally, I'd do a lightweight flywheel over a lightweight pulley.

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nhughes

Discussion Starter · #3 · Sep 24, 2010

Yeah I ordered a flywheel weighing about 12 pounds.. What are your thoughts on putting in an after market crank pulley as well?

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teflon_jones

· #4 · Sep 24, 2010

A lightweight pulley is the stupidest mod to a car. Nothing but problems and zero benefit other than bling (which nobody ever sees anyway).

The lightweight flywheel will make the clutch much more sensitive, and also more prone to chattering. If you're not a real hard-core driver/tuner, I wouldn't bother with one. You'll be happier with stock. Just replace the clutch and move on.

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EJ257

· #5 · Sep 24, 2010

nhughes said:
Yeah I ordered a flywheel weighing about 12 pounds.. What are your thoughts on putting in an after market crank pulley as well?

I wouldn't.

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nhughes

Discussion Starter · #6 · Sep 24, 2010

Cool guys, thanks for the input. I'll probably go ahead with the flywheel, but I did some more research on the crank pulley after that comment, and I'm definitely steern clear of that. If you guys think of anything else I should look into, lemme know.

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Buzz

· #7 · Sep 27, 2010

nhughes said:
Cool guys, thanks for the input. I'll probably go ahead with the flywheel, but I did some more research on the crank pulley after that comment, and I'm definitely steern clear of that. If you guys think of anything else I should look into, lemme know.

Idk about your model year, but im almost positive 12 lbs is too light.

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Buzz

· #8 · Sep 27, 2010

Buzz said:
Idk about your model year, but im almost positive 12 lbs is too light.

btw, I got a light fly wheel when it was time for a clutch, Im pretty sure it was a mistake. Ill go stock as soon as i can afford.

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brfatal

· #9 · Sep 27, 2010

Buzz said:
Idk about your model year, but im almost positive 12 lbs is too light.

I would have kept it 14 lbs and up. I doubt he'll have many problems though.

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