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redgreen
 Post subject: What kind of power will a stock 3cyl clutch handel
PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 8:42 am 
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HI guys
i have a 2000 swift auto box. that i want to put a 5sp in
i have a 3cyl trans and flywheel/ clutch. sitting on the floor in the garage
motor sohc 16v..shaved head .060. big TB headers +degrees on stock cam..
tested with a G-Meter.. 0 to 60 mph ..8.4 sec.
drag raced my buddys stock GTI 5sp with 4.40 gears. the 2 cars are dead even
so i think it makes around 100hp..will a3cyl clutch handle it
Thanks for any help Redgreen
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gamefoo21
 Post subject: Re: What kind of power will a stock 3cyl clutch handel
PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 11:08 am 
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:lol:

No.

You need a 4 banger clutch and flywheel, unless you like the smell of burnt clutch. =)

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I got 18MPG in a 3cyl with a 5 speed manual 4dr, '93 Metro! :yeahyeah

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redgreen
 Post subject: Re: What kind of power will a stock 3cyl clutch handel
PostPosted: Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:07 pm 
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thanks
ps anyone want a 10lb lightened resurfaced 3cyl flywheel
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z34-5speed
 Post subject: Re: What kind of power will a stock 3cyl clutch handel
PostPosted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:46 pm 
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At around 90whp i would slip 2nd and 3rd regurlarly in my turbo Metro. That clutch was brand new also.

Kyle

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