Stage 1 clutch after swap

[phillipj]

Wonder if anyone has some input on this subject.

Since my conversion to the 3.6 my clutch has not functioned properly. I have the ASSCO LW flywheel and the OEM 3.4 disk, TB and pressure plate.

The trans does not like to go into gear when at high speed. I'm also getting TB squeal at take off. When depressing the clutch I can't push it all the way in or the problem worsens. I have to depress it about 90%. :huh:

My "so-called" tuner :angry: says it is my flywheel that is causing the problems. He said other swaps he did that had the Dual Mass FW did not have issues. I looked on AASCO's site and the 3.4 and 3.6 flywheels are the same part number.

I got some input from Todd (member here in the forum that has done many swaps) and he told me that if I wanted to stay with the LWFW I should go to a stage 1 clutch and the 3.6 pressure plate and TB. Todd also told me the transmission dictates the clutch choice not the engine (which makes perfect sense.)

I have contacted AASCO for their input.

If anyone had any ideas on this I would like to hear them.

I know you are aksing "why isn't your Tuner dealing with this issue?" Errrrr.... :angry: I will discuss him at another time. :angry:

Thanks in advance as usual..

Phillipj

Edited June 30, 2009 by phillipj

[racing97]

I believe that there is a TO brg change around 02 or 03 if you have changed the engine to the trans make sure you have the right brg for the engine swap. The flywheel is the same only the height of the fingers or the TO size would effect the enganment or disengagement of the pressure plate.

RegardsTony

[phillipj]

I contacted AASCO (makers for the LWFW on the car) and asked them advice on fitting a clutch with the 3.6 engine with a 3.4 trans.

Here is their reply.

Phillip,

Now I have enough information. You must stick with the original chassis identification when ordering pressure plates and discs. You should have ordered the parts from spec for a 2000 996 C2 if you have the 2003 pressure plate and disc you have a mismatch and the diaphragm fingers are to long and overstroking the pressure plate assembly. Remember the disc and pressure plate have to match specific for the chassis or in realty the trans.

regards

Randy Aase

So it looks like i will order the 3.4 SPEC stage 1 clutch

[phillipj]

Okay.. Problem solved. Putting in the new sprung clutch today and it seems that my "so called" tuner's tech (that installed my 3.6) put in the clutch disk backwards :o :angry: :( :unsure: :cursing:

Will have the car back later today. I will share my experience with "Roock Autosport" at a later date and spare others who are considering him do ANYTHING to their car. As they say "boo! scary! run away!