Jake Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 The OS Giken twin plate clutch on my car started slipping at TOTB so I guess I need a new one. Can I just change the clutch disk for another OSG one or will I likely need a new pressure plate and/or flywheel? (I believe it has an OSG flywheel too) If I can't just replace the clutch disc with another OSG one I think I'll change it back to the stock Toyota flywheel and an uprated clutch, because I don't enjoy the rattling the lightened flywheel causes. Terry Saunders mentioned the RPS Street Max was pretty good for my power level but I can't see the Street Max on www.mvpmotorsports.com Ernie (ChiefGroover) recommended another uprated clutch for use with the stock flywheel but I can't remember which one. Assuming I go for the RPS Street Max or similar, what other parts will I need to get for job? Obviously a flywheel and 8 bolts, what else? The MVP web site mentions 'Throw out bearings' and 'Snap rings' but I don't really know what these are. Thanks for any help. ps What is the plural of clutch? Is it clutches or clutchs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 THE OSG clutch converted your clutch to a Push clutch. Personally I dont think you can buy better than OSG for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 PS I can do you 10% off those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 How much are they from you? Do I need the whole kit or just the clutch plate/clutch disc/whatever its called/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I know with my HKS twin plate on my mk3 I had the option of buying new friction discs for like £75 each (2 required) or a complete overhaul kit for about £300. The clutch was in good condition when I got it out so just cleaned up mating faces and replaced the friction discs. Worked a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I know with my HKS twin plate on my mk3 I had the option of buying new friction discs for like £75 each (2 required) or a complete overhaul kit for about £300. The clutch was in good condition when I got it out so just cleaned up mating faces and replaced the friction discs. Worked a treat i agree with Brian, there is generally an overhaul package that can be bought for uprated clutches. The throw out bearing is just the bearing that sits behind the clutch fork and its held in by the various snap rings. Its recommended you change this each time you do a clutch although i dont know how vital. There is also a small bearing behind the flywheel which is recommended to be replaced too which is about £4 from toyota This link should help with the various components http://mkiv.com/manual/manualtt/clutch_replacement/index.html Oh, and i think its CLUTCHES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Jake - let me know if you are looking for an RPS - I can get hold of one for you Got someone else looking for one now This is rated to 660 lbs and is +38% stock pressure required £495.00 Also this can be put with CYN-R-G 6 BOLT AWD ECLIPSE Flywheel cost price £325 with above Give me a call to discuss as might be able to arrange a better deal Rgds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Yes Jakes teh OSG have an over haul kit. I Fyou can get me part number for the clutch you have Ill get youa price, saves any errors then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 The RPS Street Max is cool and groovy, mine is holding out nicely after a couple of years However if the OSG clutch has converted everything then as far as I recall it's expensive to go back to a stock pull clutch arrangement, due to all the stock parts junked in the conversion. CW always mentions this. So go for a new friction plate, if indeed that's what is at fault. I would imagine you can still check the friction plate via the inspection hatches? -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 The RPS Street Max is cool and groovy, mine is holding out nicely after a couple of years However if the OSG clutch has converted everything then as far as I recall it's expensive to go back to a stock pull clutch arrangement, due to all the stock parts junked in the conversion. CW always mentions this. So go for a new friction plate, if indeed that's what is at fault. I would imagine you can still check the friction plate via the inspection hatches? -Ian NO stock parts are junked in an OSG conversion which is why ther are one of my favorite conversions to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 NO stock parts are junked in an OSG conversion which is why ther are one of my favorite conversions to do. Think Ian means the flywheel etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 The RPS Street Max is cool and groovy, mine is holding out nicely after a couple of years However if the OSG clutch has converted everything then as far as I recall it's expensive to go back to a stock pull clutch arrangement, due to all the stock parts junked in the conversion. CW always mentions this. So go for a new friction plate, if indeed that's what is at fault. I would imagine you can still check the friction plate via the inspection hatches? -Ian Mine died after a year on BPU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Mine died after a year on BPU You do drive like a lunatic though Chris Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I'd definitely say it would be a better option to get the rebuild kit for the clutch you've got already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I'm got an RPS on a stock flywheel - I assume it's a Street Max (it was already on the car), but I changed the Cyn-R-G flywheel back to stock (old flywheel available for sale if required ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Why did you change it back m8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Why did you change it back m8? Probably the same reason I did - it makes your gearbox sound like a bag of nails, and eventually you get annoying with having to tell people "yes, it's supposed to sound like that", "no, it's not broken"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I drive the car 70 miles every day...couldn't put up the lost civility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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