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LUK clutch blew, stranded......

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Had to scrape a little bit of my fresh paint off the bottom of the front bumper.


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30k on a clutch that was designed for a 2.5L, mounted behind a 3.0L and towing half a car... not too shabby. Figure 12% increase in torque (for just a stock comparison). Then the SVT has a maximum towing capacity of 1,000lbs. Lets say the trailer is 30% of the car that's 920lbs... pretty close to the max. IDK that's just my opinion.
 
Yeah I would say it has alot to do with the towing and romping around. I love these stories on this site though. Reminds me of the time I tried a 4000 stall launch from a dead stop on a freshly paved road....need I say busted axle at the hit...didnt even move an inch. lol My dad come to tow me home....he knew the truth..and how I busted the axle shaft itself in two. I told him I was just taking off normal...but he knew better. lmao

But I like these...IDK how it busted stories...then the truth comes out. lol
 
Yeah, I agree that 30k on this clutch is a good amount considering what I put it through, BUT you have to remember that this isn't a failure because my clutch disc is wore out. If this center spline coller is ripped from the clutch disc, then it is a quality-of-parts issue.

Here is the clutch kit that is in the car right now:
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Either way it's home now safe and sound sitting in the exact place it was 4 years ago:
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79mustang351w said:
But I like these...IDK how it busted stories...then the truth comes out. lol
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I think the true tail of this story will be once we see the actual disk surface. If its worn excessively (granted it is 30K) it very well maybe that he is just pushed the clutch past the mechanical limits. But if it looks like normal wear and tear I think we are looking at more of a clutch material issue.

Then the question is can we find a clutch thats springs are stiffer, to keep from bottoming out the clutch. I would say we would want to stay away from solid plates, just cause it moves the break point to some where else.

I'm happy that it appears, atleast in my case, the friction surface can take the power of the car. The issue being it just pushes the fail point to the body of the clutch.
 
didnt see the one in the back.... and yea right. probably just like your attic master bedroom lol. still looks nice at least you thoughtahead and added more escape routes.
 
^ :laugh:

You are crazy.


That box thing is the big powdercoating oven I was building. I sold it before I finished wiring it.
 
lmfao. Door is photoshopped in those photos.

I'm calling the cops, you added a door to your house. :laugh:
 
Quick question on the clutches that failed. When I did my 95 clutch the disc had 4 spring hub. I am putting together a 2000 SVT that has a replacement clutch with a 6 spring hub. Is the failures contained to one style (4 or 6 spring hub)? Does anybody prefer one to the other when building their trans or in drivability?
Is a websites picture of parts for sale accurate? Like on E-bay do you get a 4 spring or 6 spring hub disc when the picture shows the disc having that many springs? I try to compare the spring count when looking at competing prices in ads. I think the 6 spring looks like an upgrade and wonder if peoples experience is such.
 
Most parts photos you'll see are generic file photos, and won't necessarily be the actual part you're buying. Some companies are better about getting accurate pics up than others. All of the CSVT OE replacement clutches I've seen are 4-spring.
 
The disc is what I am talking about! Both of yours have 4 spring hubs. I have an aftermarket one with 6 springs in hub. I do see the svt 4 spring has dual spring coils in each pocket though.
 
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