Spec 2+, Fidanza install recommendations
by hskrsolara » Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:39 pm
Well, the solara will finally be back up and running after next week. I invested in a Spec stage 2+ clutch with the Fidanza flywheel from horsepower freaks. They were really good to deal with and matched the cheapest price I found on the web.
At first, I was going to go with the act, but after speaking with about 5 different retailers, I decided the spec was the more reputable brand. I was going to go with the spec stage 3, but was told that the 2+ will suit me just fine and will be more comfortable. (the stage 3 was actually cheaper than the 2+ and only had a torque rating of 30 ft*lbs greater than the 2+, but the daily drivability aspect pushed me to go with the 2+, plus I don't race much anyways with my heavy system in). Torque rating of the 2+ is 455 ft*lbs, so it will be more than enough, even if I do get a charger.
I am having a local transmission shop back at home do the install. They estimated between $300 and $400 for the complete install of the clutch and flywheel (teardown and rebuild will probably take 8 hours?). Is there anything I should be aware of or any recommendations with the install? The shop that is doing it is real good and very reputable in Nebraska, but they don't do many imports. I know some of you guys have some good transmission experience, and any help would be awesome! Thx.
At first, I was going to go with the act, but after speaking with about 5 different retailers, I decided the spec was the more reputable brand. I was going to go with the spec stage 3, but was told that the 2+ will suit me just fine and will be more comfortable. (the stage 3 was actually cheaper than the 2+ and only had a torque rating of 30 ft*lbs greater than the 2+, but the daily drivability aspect pushed me to go with the 2+, plus I don't race much anyways with my heavy system in). Torque rating of the 2+ is 455 ft*lbs, so it will be more than enough, even if I do get a charger.
I am having a local transmission shop back at home do the install. They estimated between $300 and $400 for the complete install of the clutch and flywheel (teardown and rebuild will probably take 8 hours?). Is there anything I should be aware of or any recommendations with the install? The shop that is doing it is real good and very reputable in Nebraska, but they don't do many imports. I know some of you guys have some good transmission experience, and any help would be awesome! Thx.
99 DWP SEV6 5spd 6.5psi+Meth, Tein+Tokico, EricSol+Brembos+EBC, OBX Headers+OBX 3" Exhaust, Supra MAF & 330cc, Spec 2+, Fidanza, TRD lip kit, Injen+Ext, Optima Red, Infinity 60.5+693.7i, 2 Kappa Perfect 12 VQ's+iPod+JVC DVD...etc
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