Lightfoot
NAXJA Forum User
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- fort collins co
So i have done some research, and it seems the debate on clutch swaps gets a little heated. From what I can tell, using an oem clutch is your best bet on a stock motor, however as time goes on, my heep gets further and further from stock. basically, this is what I am dealing with.
1999, 2dr, 4.6 stroker, ax-15, 231, 3.07, 31 truxus mt, 4.5"
The clutch was replaced at around 180k, 5k before I got it (completely stock). I then lifted it, drove about 2500 miles, and put in the stroker. I have since put about 5k+ on it. The clutch now is beginning shudder or chatter, whatever you want to call it, upon takeoff, and shifting into second. The stick slaps around, especially if its an ugly takeoff. also, It is occasionally difficult to downshift to second or first when the tranny is cold, but going up is never a problem (dont know if its related). So I know I am dealing with several problems here. I have a set of motor/ tranny mounts to put in, however the old ones were not bad when I did the engine. Hopefully though, that will take care of the stick slapping around. I also have a set of 4:10 axles to put in as soon as i get perches on the 8.8, and spacers on the wj knuckles. I am thinking those mods should take care of the reasons why my clutch went bad so fast, but my new dilemma is which clutch to get as a replacement. Right now my motor is a bit weak as it still has stock intake and exhaust. Ill be going with a mustang 5.0 throttle body and cone filter, as well as 2.5 from the headers back to reach its real potential. My question now it what clutch to replace mine with. I have heard good things about luk, and centerforce (except for the weights sticking), but Id really like to know what others with strokers are running successfully. My rig sees 99% road use as I use it mostly to haul up I-70 in the snow to go skiing. That being said, I dont want something that will burn up sitting in 10 miles of uphill traffic on a 7% grade.
Sorry its long-winded, I didnt want to leave anything out.
any input would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Lightfoot
1999, 2dr, 4.6 stroker, ax-15, 231, 3.07, 31 truxus mt, 4.5"
The clutch was replaced at around 180k, 5k before I got it (completely stock). I then lifted it, drove about 2500 miles, and put in the stroker. I have since put about 5k+ on it. The clutch now is beginning shudder or chatter, whatever you want to call it, upon takeoff, and shifting into second. The stick slaps around, especially if its an ugly takeoff. also, It is occasionally difficult to downshift to second or first when the tranny is cold, but going up is never a problem (dont know if its related). So I know I am dealing with several problems here. I have a set of motor/ tranny mounts to put in, however the old ones were not bad when I did the engine. Hopefully though, that will take care of the stick slapping around. I also have a set of 4:10 axles to put in as soon as i get perches on the 8.8, and spacers on the wj knuckles. I am thinking those mods should take care of the reasons why my clutch went bad so fast, but my new dilemma is which clutch to get as a replacement. Right now my motor is a bit weak as it still has stock intake and exhaust. Ill be going with a mustang 5.0 throttle body and cone filter, as well as 2.5 from the headers back to reach its real potential. My question now it what clutch to replace mine with. I have heard good things about luk, and centerforce (except for the weights sticking), but Id really like to know what others with strokers are running successfully. My rig sees 99% road use as I use it mostly to haul up I-70 in the snow to go skiing. That being said, I dont want something that will burn up sitting in 10 miles of uphill traffic on a 7% grade.
Sorry its long-winded, I didnt want to leave anything out.
any input would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Lightfoot