I was just wondering if anybody has any ways to swap the clutch without too much work? I would rather not pull the tranny. But If I do what is the best approach. I just got this engine in and the clutch spec 2 is not handling my 300hp at all. I have ordered the act 2600 and the southbend kevlar 3 disc which is suppost to be a bulletproof setup but dont want any down time. Any assistance is appreciated. Thanks

there is no way to replace a clutch without pulling the tranny.
as for down time, use a shop, or another person to help you.

The tranny has to come out the bottom. And there is no other way than pulling the tranny.

Air tools and a few friends will make it go quicker.

@ replacing clutch without pulling trannie

If youve never done one before, have someone help you, Its a 2 hour job if your quick

garputo2 said:

I was just wondering if anybody has any ways to swap the clutch without too much work? I would rather not pull the tranny. But If I do what is the best approach. I just got this engine in and the clutch spec 2 is not handling my 300hp at all. I have ordered the act 2600 and the southbend kevlar 3 disc which is suppost to be a bulletproof setup but dont want any down time. Any assistance is appreciated. Thanks

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If you didn't know you had to pull the tranny to replace the clutch, I suggest you take your car to a shop.

you should get the mad scientist from the fast and the furious hell do your piston rings too

I'm in the middle of trying to figure out what's up with my clutch, so I've been reading a lot. I've not done anything yet (picked up the MC and SC today, but might be a fork or TOB issue), but in reading it, it seems that it's not hard, but it takes time, especially getting the axles out. If you know what you're doing, it can take 2 hours, but if you don't or have problems, it could take 10 hours. If you can have the car down for a day on a weekend and don't want a shop doing the work (either saving money or wanting to work on your car), that might work out for you.

Anyway, some things to consider (from my reading) are replacing the clutch fork and pivot when you change the clutch. I'm not sure if your ACT will come with a new TOB clip. If not, get one of those, too. And it seems that ACT used to come with a TOB that wasn't as reliable as the OEM TOB, but recently someone posted pics of their ACT kit which had the OEM-style TOB in it. So I'm not sure what'll end up in the box you get.

If you're handy with a wrench and you do your homework...and have the tools, go for it. If my new MC and SC don't fix my current issue, I'll be dropping the tranny for the first time, but I'm sure I'll figure it all out.

For those who've actually done this stuff, please jump in and correct me if I've misspoken.

Good luck!

Its probably a good idea to replace the fork. ACT Pressure Plates have significantly more clamping force than a stock clutch, and can bend the fork. I only use OEM TOB's, havent had a problem with one yet, why change right? Some people suggest getting the extended rod for the SC, but thats just getting around a problem you have somewhere else. It may seem kind of scary at first to tackle, but once you get all the BS out of the way like the axles, IC pipes, Batt, and starter. There are only 4 bolts holding it on, and dont forget the Transfer Case, it has to come out first. GL

Yeah. Dont be afraid to do it. Its all just nuts and bolts dood. The hardest part aside from taking your battery, IC pipes, and starter out is getting the tranny off and down then out from under the car, and lining it back on the input shaft when reinstalling. Youll get it!

604CruisinCroat said:

If you didn't know you had to pull the tranny to replace the clutch, I suggest you take your car to a shop.

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Just what I was thinking.

It's quite a bit of work, but not terrible. The biggest thing is getting the tranny lined back up with the engine. The engine has to be in the right spot, or you can't get the tranny lined up because it hits the suspension before you can get it up there. If the engine is in the right spot, the tranny lines right up and you can do it by yourself; if not, it's a PITA with two people.

I was telling someone the other day that i have a street, and a race trans. He looked at me like i was crazy when i told him i can swap them out in 2 hours, air tools and having an easy to work on car, ftw.

donniekak said:

I was telling someone the other day that i have a street, and a race trans. He looked at me like i was crazy when i told him i can swap them out in 2 hours, air tools and having an easy to work on car, ftw.

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Um...sure. And what's so special about each one?

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Um...sure. And what's so special about each one?

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Welded diff. This is also nascar style, impact, and air ratchet, ly gagging is closer to 4 hours. Remember, this is only swapping a trans, not doin the clutch. My car has also been apart many times, and has none of the virgin car parts to get in the way.

Make sure to replace the fork clutch and pivot ball! Unless yours are in good shape at the very least shim the pivot ball!