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Title: clutch upgrade
Post by: GONZUKI on March 23, 2012, 07:31:45 PM
 ive got a 86 sammy on 31s and im looking for a clutch .. there are lots of them on the market ,, any one have any suggestions..
Title: Re: clutch upgrade
Post by: GONZUKI on March 23, 2012, 07:59:27 PM
anyone,, anyone i see u guys looken what no advice
Title: Re: clutch upgrade
Post by: MY-UKI-RIDER on March 23, 2012, 08:02:01 PM
Centerforce duel clutch, can't go wrong with it.... Love it when it grab.
Title: Re: clutch upgrade
Post by: GONZUKI on March 23, 2012, 08:08:11 PM
yeah thats the one ive been leaning towards .. just putten it out there thanks,,,,
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Post by: weldboy on March 23, 2012, 08:25:16 PM
Petroworks has a good one. ;D
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Post by: my996duc1 on March 24, 2012, 02:12:35 AM
Petroworks
Title: Re: clutch upgrade
Post by: Jonny Rash on March 24, 2012, 07:08:39 AM
Do you have any gearing?  If not, start there before upgrading the clutch.

Title: Re: clutch upgrade
Post by: GONZUKI on March 24, 2012, 07:43:35 AM
no gearing yet,, but i need a clutch pretty bad,, if i do any gearing just goining to get GRSII tcase 
Title: Re: clutch upgrade
Post by: talonxracer on March 24, 2012, 07:54:58 AM
Unless you plan on higher rpm driving I would not consider the Centerforce clutchs, I would opt for the  Petroworks or Exedy stage1.
Title: Re: clutch upgrade
Post by: Skyhiranger on March 24, 2012, 08:10:24 AM
A stock clutch should work fine with 31s and a geared tcase.  Otherwise, you need go with one that will allow you to slip it without it burning up.
Title: Re: clutch upgrade
Post by: Jonny Rash on March 24, 2012, 06:53:39 PM
Yes, the Centerforce clutch is either on or off. I would not recommend it.

As Sky stated, if you get gearing, then a stock clutch will do just fine. In one of my rigs I have 32" tires, a 6.5 case, 16-valve 1600, and the stock replacement clutch from Advance Auto.  I've never had any problems with the clutch even after 7 years of use.
Title: Re: clutch upgrade
Post by: GONZUKI on March 25, 2012, 08:25:16 AM
thanks guys lots of help.. someone told me that i should buy a stock clutch cuz they come with a lifetime warranty and u can just keep replaceing it for free...
Title: Re: clutch upgrade
Post by: talonxracer on March 25, 2012, 09:47:25 AM
thanks guys lots of help.. someone told me that i should buy a stock clutch cuz they come with a lifetime warranty and u can just keep replaceing it for free...

They have a lifetime warranty against defects, not against wear....

Another factor to consider is the use of heavy strong pressure plates will play hell with the clutch cable. 
Title: Re: clutch upgrade
Post by: djlantis57 on March 29, 2012, 04:36:52 PM
Did clutch on my 1.6L 8v 90 tracker.  Got 1.5 years on it now, no issues.  It's geared down to about 80:1 low now, and from what I hear from others and my own experience it appears to be holding up well.
A new 16v Sachs clutch KIT came with the clutch disc, throwout bearing, pilot bearing, pressure plate, and it ran me a bit over $150.  It's a OEM replacement but was listed as "heavy duty" and from what it looked like, that was the difference between the 8v and 16v kits.  BOTH ENGINES USE THE SAME FLYWHEEL.  I had NO problem installing a 16v clutch kit in my 8v-equipped Tracker.
Also resurfaced the flywheel while I was in that far.
Also replaced rear main seal while I was in there...option to consider.  Cheap insurance; depends on your mileage and if it's been done before.
Title: Re: clutch upgrade
Post by: Skyhiranger on March 30, 2012, 07:40:29 PM
Did clutch on my 1.6L 8v 90 tracker.  Got 1.5 years on it now, no issues.  It's geared down to about 80:1 low now, and from what I hear from others and my own experience it appears to be holding up well.
A new 16v Sachs clutch KIT came with the clutch disc, throwout bearing, pilot bearing, pressure plate, and it ran me a bit over $150.  It's a OEM replacement but was listed as "heavy duty" and from what it looked like, that was the difference between the 8v and 16v kits.  BOTH ENGINES USE THE SAME FLYWHEEL.  I had NO problem installing a 16v clutch kit in my 8v-equipped Tracker.
Also resurfaced the flywheel while I was in that far.
Also replaced rear main seal while I was in there...option to consider.  Cheap insurance; depends on your mileage and if it's been done before.

The difference between the 1.6 8V and 16V clutches is the diameter.  The 8V uses a 7.9" and the 16V uses an 8.5".  Either size will work with either engine, since the flywheels themselves are the same.
Resurfacing the flywheels is a must, when putting in a new clutch, IMO.
Replacing the rear main is always a good idea too.