devmail's 2007 SSM GD3 build - The Grey Goose
#181
So I decided to up my fuel jets after watching the above video. And since I could only go from a 10 fuel jet to a 12, I had to up the nitrous from an 18 to a 20 so it wouldn't be extremely rich. That puts it at 18 hp/cylinder or a 72 shot. Best part is, the stock clutch holds it even at full weight! Can't wait to be 475 lbs lighter at the track with an open exhaust!
Last edited by devmail; 08-14-2017 at 07:42 PM.
#187
Strut mounts replaced up front. Got rid of the clunking when turning the wheel, there is still some suspension noise that I hear/feel in certain situations that I haven't determined the cause of yet. Alignment is slightly off but not enough to make me want to fork out the cash for a professional to fix right now.
Had to cancel the dyno time as my wideband O2 sensor shit the bed again. Probably better off waiting til I get the new clutch (and flywheel) installed, hopefully by next spring! Gotta stop buying little things and having problems to fix.
Did some more painting in the engine bay and have some skunk2 fender washers that will enhance the look there. It's definitely my favorite part of the car. Pictures soon after the washers get installed.
Now to save for the clutchmasters fx350, flywheel....then Hondata and dynotuning! Gotta make more crafts to sell.
Had to cancel the dyno time as my wideband O2 sensor shit the bed again. Probably better off waiting til I get the new clutch (and flywheel) installed, hopefully by next spring! Gotta stop buying little things and having problems to fix.
Did some more painting in the engine bay and have some skunk2 fender washers that will enhance the look there. It's definitely my favorite part of the car. Pictures soon after the washers get installed.
Now to save for the clutchmasters fx350, flywheel....then Hondata and dynotuning! Gotta make more crafts to sell.
#188
Painted some things in the engine bay: VTEC solenoid, washer fluid cap and neck, ABS module, dipstick...anything bright and colorful or rusty that I could get at. Also added 12 large black skunk2 fender washers...need about 12 more, at least LOL. I'm pretty sure they are lighter than stock bolts too. :P
#191
Finally! Got a great deal on these, half price. The stage 1 clutch may not like nitrous for long but it was too good of a deal to pass up. Stoked!
Fidanza flywheel and Exedy Stage 1 clutch<br/>
Fidanza flywheel and Exedy Stage 1 clutch<br/>
#192
Nice score!
Do you already have lightweight pulleys? I just bought a ClutchMasters kit with aluminum flywheel and think I will pick up lightweight pulleys to go along with it. Figure I'm taking weight off one end of the crank, might as well take weight off the other end as well.
Do you already have lightweight pulleys? I just bought a ClutchMasters kit with aluminum flywheel and think I will pick up lightweight pulleys to go along with it. Figure I'm taking weight off one end of the crank, might as well take weight off the other end as well.
#193
Nice score!
Do you already have lightweight pulleys? I just bought a ClutchMasters kit with aluminum flywheel and think I will pick up lightweight pulleys to go along with it. Figure I'm taking weight off one end of the crank, might as well take weight off the other end as well.
Do you already have lightweight pulleys? I just bought a ClutchMasters kit with aluminum flywheel and think I will pick up lightweight pulleys to go along with it. Figure I'm taking weight off one end of the crank, might as well take weight off the other end as well.
#194
Like soooo many other things, I don't believe the UR pulleys are available for the GD any more. I'm looking at some cheap chinese eBay pulleys just to have something.
#195
If you call Unorthodox Racing, they can make you a set. They were no longer on the website when I ordered them. The knock-offs could be just as good. Ralco RZ makes a set with a reasonable price, plus they include the alternator pulley too.
No need to disassemble, just curious! What is the weight of the clutch and flywheel combined? From what I've read so far, the Exedy Stage 2 clutch (thick and especially thin version) is the lightest out of all the clutch disks, but doesn't last very long and is not super daily friendly.
Correction: The ATS Carbon Clutch is the lightest and most expensive lol: https://www.nengun.com/ats/carbon-clutch Only $1528 CAD!
No need to disassemble, just curious! What is the weight of the clutch and flywheel combined? From what I've read so far, the Exedy Stage 2 clutch (thick and especially thin version) is the lightest out of all the clutch disks, but doesn't last very long and is not super daily friendly.
Correction: The ATS Carbon Clutch is the lightest and most expensive lol: https://www.nengun.com/ats/carbon-clutch Only $1528 CAD!
#196
Interesting on the pulley! Thanks for the heads up. I may have to give them a call to get a quote so I can consider that option.
Clutch, pressure plate, flywheel combo is supposed to be 19 lbs total. Keep in mind that the ClutchMaster set up has 25% more surface area (212mm diameter vs 190mm). It dwarfs the stock set up. It's not the best plan for maximizing wheel horsepower, but should have a huge advantage for durability and clamping force just due to it's size increase alone.
For your use/set up, that ATS carbon would be perfect! Just have to rob a bank.
I have the Exedy stage 1 with stock flywheel in the car now.
Clutch, pressure plate, flywheel combo is supposed to be 19 lbs total. Keep in mind that the ClutchMaster set up has 25% more surface area (212mm diameter vs 190mm). It dwarfs the stock set up. It's not the best plan for maximizing wheel horsepower, but should have a huge advantage for durability and clamping force just due to it's size increase alone.
For your use/set up, that ATS carbon would be perfect! Just have to rob a bank.
I have the Exedy stage 1 with stock flywheel in the car now.
#197
You are right! More surface area is definitely better. I was originally going with an fx300 or 350 with the clutchmasters flywheel but couldn't pass up on this deal. Plus you are stuck using only the clutchmasters clutch I think.
I have been looking into just buying the stage 2 exedy disc since they use the same pressure plate but unfortunately exedy does not sell it separately. I'm sure the stage 1 is more street able anyway and I won't be running anymore than a 75 shot on the stock block. It should hold for a while as I do not spray often.
I have been looking into just buying the stage 2 exedy disc since they use the same pressure plate but unfortunately exedy does not sell it separately. I'm sure the stage 1 is more street able anyway and I won't be running anymore than a 75 shot on the stock block. It should hold for a while as I do not spray often.
I see the Spec stage 3+ is rated for 185 ft-lbs and stage 5 (unsprung) is 225 ft-lbs which would be more up my alley if I build the bottom end to handle 100-120 hp nitrous shot, permitting the head will flow that amount too. Plus Spec sells their components individually which eases the cost of replacement.
Anyway, fedex is delivering the clutch and flywheel tomorrow woowoo! Now to get it put in.😱
Anyway, fedex is delivering the clutch and flywheel tomorrow woowoo! Now to get it put in.😱
#198
Interesting on the pulley! Thanks for the heads up. I may have to give them a call to get a quote so I can consider that option.
Clutch, pressure plate, flywheel combo is supposed to be 19 lbs total. Keep in mind that the ClutchMaster set up has 25% more surface area (212mm diameter vs 190mm). It dwarfs the stock set up. It's not the best plan for maximizing wheel horsepower, but should have a huge advantage for durability and clamping force just due to it's size increase alone.
For your use/set up, that ATS carbon would be perfect! Just have to rob a bank.
I have the Exedy stage 1 with stock flywheel in the car now.
Clutch, pressure plate, flywheel combo is supposed to be 19 lbs total. Keep in mind that the ClutchMaster set up has 25% more surface area (212mm diameter vs 190mm). It dwarfs the stock set up. It's not the best plan for maximizing wheel horsepower, but should have a huge advantage for durability and clamping force just due to it's size increase alone.
For your use/set up, that ATS carbon would be perfect! Just have to rob a bank.
I have the Exedy stage 1 with stock flywheel in the car now.
#199
I don't want to sound negative. We have about 60k miles on the Exedy stage 1 and it holds fine.
Problem is that it's just like the factory clutch. Mushy with no feel and no positive engagement. At about 50k miles it started making throw out bearing noise again.
It's not that it's a bad option, it's just a much cheaper alternative to buying a factory clutch from Honda. Nothing about it is worse than the original, but nothing better either.
Problem is that it's just like the factory clutch. Mushy with no feel and no positive engagement. At about 50k miles it started making throw out bearing noise again.
It's not that it's a bad option, it's just a much cheaper alternative to buying a factory clutch from Honda. Nothing about it is worse than the original, but nothing better either.
#200
I don't want to sound negative. We have about 60k miles on the Exedy stage 1 and it holds fine.
Problem is that it's just like the factory clutch. Mushy with no feel and no positive engagement. At about 50k miles it started making throw out bearing noise again.
It's not that it's a bad option, it's just a much cheaper alternative to buying a factory clutch from Honda. Nothing about it is worse than the original, but nothing better either.
Problem is that it's just like the factory clutch. Mushy with no feel and no positive engagement. At about 50k miles it started making throw out bearing noise again.
It's not that it's a bad option, it's just a much cheaper alternative to buying a factory clutch from Honda. Nothing about it is worse than the original, but nothing better either.
I weighed the fidanza flywheel and it is 7.45 lbs. The stage 1 exedy friction disc is 2.10 lbs and pressure plate is 5.16 lbs...😱