A few questions

ericsc · October 20th, 2007, 01:57 PM

Right now i'm in my planning stage on my car(project streetstock) ,and i'm trying to find a few answers to a few questions.i did a search but couldn't find what i was looking for. So thanks in advance to all reply
1. what clutch would be good to run on n/a 2.3 somthing stronger than stock but without breaking the bank?
2.will the 5.0 aluminum driveshaft bolt up?
3.would it be worth it to buy a lightwheight flywheel?
4.i saw an article on the web about using ranger parts to do a 5 lug swap but lost my link if anyone has the info please let me know.would the backspacing be the same?

its gonna be a built 2.3 N/A but used as an everyday driver

TurboLX · October 20th, 2007, 02:04 PM

Talk to a represenitive at ACT, they'll help you pick the right clutch, they did for me http://www.advancedclutch.com/

im not sure about the aluminum drive shaft but i could work if swap the yokes and dampners maybe, not much experience with them

lightweight flywheel? really makes no difference

i would just buy a 5 lug conversion kit and do it right

MSO · October 20th, 2007, 05:11 PM

i dunno about the clutch, but a 5.0 shaft won't work on a 2.3..

lightweight flywheels bring the engine up to speed faster because there's less rotating mass in the driveline. i think 1lb off the flywheel is equivalent to 20lbs off your car (as a rough estimate)

i wouldn't go lower than 10 or 10.5 lbs.. a lighter flywheel causes some streetability issues as the lighter it gets the more it wants to stall.. but you'd get used to it quickly and it wouldnt be a problem. it would be a very noticable gain in 1st and 2nd gears

ericsc · October 21st, 2007, 12:44 AM

BTW whats the weight on a stock flywheel?

and thanks for the answers!

as far as the 5 lug conversion its a money thing i don't want to swap out the rear as i probably won't make enough power to justify the 8.8 i know its worth it, i may just wait it out and do the swap, thanks guys

MSO · October 21st, 2007, 09:49 AM

the stock flywheel weighs 21 pounds

IMO the 8.8 isn't worth it.. get an SVO rear end, they're 5 lugs and they come with better gears and a t-lok. but good luck finding one LOL

TurboLX · October 21st, 2007, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by My'StangOpens

the stock flywheel weighs 21 pounds

IMO the 8.8 isn't worth it.. get an SVO rear end, they're 5 lugs and they come with better gears and a t-lok. but good luck finding one LOL

you get shot for that kinda shit

MSO · October 21st, 2007, 05:51 PM

what?

TurboLX · October 21st, 2007, 05:53 PM

Using SVO parts in a non SVO vehicle

ymerej47 · October 21st, 2007, 06:00 PM

you get shot for that kinda shit

Even I know not to use SVO parts in non SVO cars Lawl
its a religious thing as well
and as far as shooting goes
its more like I just gave u a stone cold stunner and while you were out cold
I jumped off the top ropes with a frog splash that killed u and I ran over your corpse with a front end loader. Enuff Said lol

MSO · October 21st, 2007, 06:37 PM

what if said SVO was wrecked and ready to be junked?

and what if the recieving 2.3 was paying omage to such a wonderful vehicle?

ericsc · October 21st, 2007, 09:44 PM

i do have a tc motor i could part it out and get some money for the parts .....hmmmmm

TurboLX · October 22nd, 2007, 01:18 AM

Originally Posted by My'StangOpens

what if said SVO was wrecked and ready to be junked?

and what if the recieving 2.3 was paying omage to such a wonderful vehicle?

thats a bit of a different story

but when your parting it out to make a race car or something

dont expect to live long

MSO · October 22nd, 2007, 09:00 AM

of course not

u think im stupid? lol

TurboLX · October 22nd, 2007, 09:25 AM

yes

MSO · October 22nd, 2007, 10:41 AM

homo

October 20th, 2007, 01:57 PM	#1
ericsc Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 reviews	A few questions Right now i'm in my planning stage on my car(project streetstock) ,and i'm trying to find a few answers to a few questions.i did a search but couldn't find what i was looking for. So thanks in advance to all reply 1. what clutch would be good to run on n/a 2.3 somthing stronger than stock but without breaking the bank? 2.will the 5.0 aluminum driveshaft bolt up? 3.would it be worth it to buy a lightwheight flywheel? 4.i saw an article on the web about using ranger parts to do a 5 lug swap but lost my link if anyone has the info please let me know.would the backspacing be the same? its gonna be a built 2.3 N/A but used as an everyday driver

October 20th, 2007, 02:04 PM	#2
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,778 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Talk to a represenitive at ACT, they'll help you pick the right clutch, they did for me http://www.advancedclutch.com/ im not sure about the aluminum drive shaft but i could work if swap the yokes and dampners maybe, not much experience with them lightweight flywheel? really makes no difference i would just buy a 5 lug conversion kit and do it right __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

October 20th, 2007, 05:11 PM	#3
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	i dunno about the clutch, but a 5.0 shaft won't work on a 2.3.. lightweight flywheels bring the engine up to speed faster because there's less rotating mass in the driveline. i think 1lb off the flywheel is equivalent to 20lbs off your car (as a rough estimate) i wouldn't go lower than 10 or 10.5 lbs.. a lighter flywheel causes some streetability issues as the lighter it gets the more it wants to stall.. but you'd get used to it quickly and it wouldnt be a problem. it would be a very noticable gain in 1st and 2nd gears __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

October 21st, 2007, 09:49 AM	#5
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	the stock flywheel weighs 21 pounds IMO the 8.8 isn't worth it.. get an SVO rear end, they're 5 lugs and they come with better gears and a t-lok. but good luck finding one LOL __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

October 21st, 2007, 05:51 PM	#7
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October 21st, 2007, 12:44 AM	#4
ericsc Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 reviews	BTW whats the weight on a stock flywheel? and thanks for the answers! as far as the 5 lug conversion its a money thing i don't want to swap out the rear as i probably won't make enough power to justify the 8.8 i know its worth it, i may just wait it out and do the swap, thanks guys

October 21st, 2007, 05:53 PM	#8
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,778 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Using SVO parts in a non SVO vehicle __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

October 21st, 2007, 06:37 PM	#10
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	what if said SVO was wrecked and ready to be junked? and what if the recieving 2.3 was paying omage to such a wonderful vehicle? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

October 21st, 2007, 09:44 PM	#11
ericsc Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 reviews	i do have a tc motor i could part it out and get some money for the parts .....hmmmmm

October 22nd, 2007, 09:00 AM	#13
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	of course not u think im stupid? lol __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

October 22nd, 2007, 09:25 AM	#14
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,778 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	yes __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

October 22nd, 2007, 10:41 AM	#15
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