1G Turbo Clutch/Flywheel Differences from N/T's

[->PrOjEcTGS<-]

Hey I am writing this because I am in the search for a good quality flywheel and clutch for my N/T 1G. I haven't found any and was wondering what the differences between the turbo flywheel and clutch was compared to the N/T Flywheel and Clutch. I am in the process of converting the engine to turbo (I know it's easier to just buy a turbo car but some people like the challenge) and am going to need a stronger clutch to hold the power. basically I want to know if you can put the N/T tranny on a Turbo Engine with the turbo clutch and flywheel. Thanks.


~kletke~

 

[wishIhadaturbo]

I performed this swap a few months ago. I have pictures and would like to create a web page documenting the project when I find time. I just broke my tranny a few weeks ago. mad: Guess I shouldn't have raced this guy up the hill. It broke in second gear no less, I always thought that it would break in first from the wheel hop Anyway, to the best of my knowleadge, you will face the same situation I am.

To answer your question, It will bolt right up. You will have to use the NT clutch setup though. If you want your starter to hook up. If you are anything like me, you will break something within a few months of the swap. I am in the process of finding a turbo tranny and completing the swap.

I did have an idea though. Can you use a NT tranny with a T starter plate ? Then would that allow you to use a stepped flywheel designed for a turbo ? Are the internals of a turbo trans any stronger than a N/T ? BTW the only mods I have made are a MBC running at 15 lbs.

Will

 

[wishIhadaturbo]

I missed the other question. The difference between a N/T and a T flywheel and clutch is this. On a turbo, the flywheel is stepped and the clutch plate is a little wider. My stock clutch setup started slipping in 5th on highway less than a 1000 miles after the swap.

Will

 

[->PrOjEcTGS<-]

What are you saying? Can I use the turbo flywheel and the N/T clutch or do i have to have the Turbo flywheel and the turbo clutch? Or I could just have Mine shaved down a couple of pounds. I've heard the internals of the N/T transmission are the same strength as the Turbo Transmission. Just different gear ratios. I know I could just go all the way and use the turbo tranny with the turbo clutch/flywheel, But I like the N/T gear ratio.


~Kletke~

 

[wishIhadaturbo]

I am saying that you will have to use the N/T flywheel and clutch. Unless a turbo shim plate from a turbo xmission, the large flat plate that positions your starter, will allow the use of a turbo flywheel.

Will

 

[->PrOjEcTGS<-]

Ok so. All I need is a N/T tranny, Turbo Clutch, Turbo Flywheel, And a starter shim from a turbo car? That should work? Because the whole point of this is to eliminate the stock N/T flywheel and Clutch because they don't make a good aftermarket one for the N/T.

~Kletke~

 

[wishIhadaturbo]

i understand the goal, and I even bought a Exedy turbo setup. The starter shim idea isn't proven, though. Just an idea I had. I wound up running the N/T flywheel and clutch. I was going to step my N/T whhel but there isn't enough material. Are you going to try it ?

Will

 

[->PrOjEcTGS<-]

I might...


~kletke~