GT3 sprung clutch disc for 2000 996 C2

[flyingpenguin]

I am currently running a standard unsprung OEM clutch disc (997-116-013-10-M38) with standard hardware (pressure plate and throw-out bearing) on my 2000 996 with an AASCO LWFW.

This is a pretty harsh / noisy set-up and I would like to replace the clutch disc with a sprung one.

Has anyone tried the sprung clutch disc that is prescribed for the 996 GT3 that also comes with a single mass LWFW? I believe the partnumber for the sprung GT3 disc is 996-116-015-32-M38.

Joost

[1999Porsche911]

I am currently running a standard unsprung OEM clutch disc (997-116-013-10-M38) with standard hardware (pressure plate and throw-out bearing) on my 2000 996 with an AASCO LWFW.

This is a pretty harsh / noisy set-up and I would like to replace the clutch disc with a sprung one.

Has anyone tried the sprung clutch disc that is prescribed for the 996 GT3 that also comes with a single mass LWFW? I believe the partnumber for the sprung GT3 disc is 996-116-015-32-M38.

Joost

I do not know if it will fit in your car, but the primary reason to use a sprung disc with a solid flywheel should not be to reduce noise, but to save your shafts and bearings from destroying themselves.

[flyingpenguin]

I do not know if it will fit in your car, but the primary reason to use a sprung disc with a solid flywheel should not be to reduce noise, but to save your shafts and bearings from destroying themselves.

That is an even better reason to look at this soon!

I think I will just order the GT3 clutch disc and give it a shot. If it doesn't fit, I'll just return it.

I might even use the opportunity to do a complete engine drop.

Will keep you posted.

Joost

[RFM]

GT3 clutch is not interchangeable with 996 Carrera's engines and gearboxes, complete different design, approx. the same as the Turbo system.

[flyingpenguin]

GT3 clutch is not interchangeable with 996 Carrera's engines and gearboxes, complete different design, approx. the same as the Turbo system.

Thanks for the feedback.

In that case I might opt for this SACHS unit that Pelican offers.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/euro/cgi-bin/s...n=881861856-M38

Any ideas as to whether this could work?

Joost

[pjalexandre]

SPEC clutches has what you are looking for. Look them up on google.

-Paul

GT3 clutch is not interchangeable with 996 Carrera's engines and gearboxes, complete different design, approx. the same as the Turbo system.

Thanks for the feedback.

In that case I might opt for this SACHS unit that Pelican offers.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/euro/cgi-bin/s...n=881861856-M38

Any ideas as to whether this could work?

Joost

[flyingpenguin]

SPEC clutches has what you are looking for. Look them up on google.

-Paul

Thanks Paul. I ordered the stage 2 kit that seems a good value, especially compared to the price for the Sachs sprung disc on Pelican. This one has an upgraded pressure plate included for basically the same price.

Will report back once it's all installed.

I am planning an engine drop GTG during the X-mas holiday at my house in the Woodlands, TX. Anyone interested, drop me a PM.

Joost

[flyingpenguin]

A quick update. I received the stage 2 clutch kit from SPEC, via LMPerformance.com, but as I did not specify that I needed a sprung disc for my LWFW, I received an unsprung one. LMPerformance has been VERY helpfull in getting it exchanged, and I expect it to arive tomorrow.

The engine drop GTG was a success; motor is out, nobody hurt and learned a lot.

This weekend everything is going back in, so will report on the results soon. Anybody in the Houston area is welcome to attend. We start at 9 am. PM me if you need directions.

Joost

Edited January 7, 2009 by jperquin