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10-16-2012, 09:25 AM
#5878
anyone have comments on how to install a clutch by yourself... on jack stands 
? thinking of getting new flywheel or getting it machined or machining myself(work in my fathers CNC machine shop). ALSOOOOO should i get a Team Green Limited slip diff? need insight! thankss
? thinking of getting new flywheel or getting it machined or machining myself(work in my fathers CNC machine shop). ALSOOOOO should i get a Team Green Limited slip diff? need insight! thankssSorry, I just want to know if there is anything I need to know if I plan on driving my car in the winter when its s/c'd. I've seen people say "just don't hit boost" but thats not exactly a fool-proof solution. When its tuned I want it to be a very conservative and safe tune, but even then should I just have it tuned for winter specifically, then tuned for summer when spring rolls around? I'll have to contend with winter gas too (Ontario sucks....).
10-16-2012, 05:25 PM
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LoL on jack stands? Fuuuuuck that. I don't envy you. You have to drop the cradle to get the transmission out. That in itself is a PITA. Book time is like 8 hours, just to put it in perspective. Typically an experienced tech can get it done (with a hoist), alone, in about 6 hours or so (working at a decent pace, but not trying to set records
that was also with a lift, engine hoist, and air tools
10-16-2012, 07:04 PM
#5881
Refinish should be fine. See if the place that does machining will do a swap for one already machined (Ottawa Clutch here in Ottawa does that. Speeds things up)
10-19-2012, 10:10 AM
#5884
Quick question: is it beneficial to use an LSJ alternator when s/c'ing a 2.2? I know LSJ is one-way and 2.2 will work either way, but idk if that will fry the 2.2 alternator way sooner or not.
10-19-2012, 10:14 PM
#5886
Follow-up question, do I need an alternator bracket or something from the LSJ? I've heard I do, but I'm not sure if its part of something else, or not necessary, or not even an actual piece lol
10-20-2012, 01:18 PM
#5888
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You need the tensioner bracket which goes in between the block and the alternator
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10-24-2012, 12:23 PM
#5897
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No tap is needed.nor a drill although factory there are holes in the side of the rockers.You would need a drill and a step bit.Others like myself just popped in the bottom clips then used strong molding adhesive.
