by "HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
Published 08/10/2017 at 15:45
by "HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
Published 08/10/2017 at 15:45
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Two huge problems with my VR-4 are going to be fixed, hopefully by the end of the month. Namely a clutch that slips under more than half throttle, and a turbo take doesn’t like to hold oil.
So I just ordered a Mitsubishi TDO5H 14b rebuild it, and Exedy OEM replacement clutch. You’re probably wondering ”why not get a bigger turbo, and upgrade your clutch?” One word, Money. The next stage up clutch would have been 350 bucks rather than 125, and all the upgrades that go along with upgrading the turbo were enough that I gave up on trying to figure out how much it would cost. While the rebuild kit was 150 bucks shipped. Plus I’m honestly happy with the power the car makes now. It’s still the most exciting car I’ve ever had.
These two repairs will be the most in depth automotive repairs I’ve even done. Close second being replacing the timing belt on the same car. but I’m very much looking forward to having a car with a brand new clutch, and one that keeps its oil rather than leaking it. And maybe in the future getting a little more than 12psi on my boost gauge.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
08/10/2017 at 15:58, STARS: 1
I forget, we’re talking Galant VR4 here yes? Because those are awesome.
Personally I think the OEM clutch is a good choice. If you’re not gonna make dumb power, a high performance clutch seems like a bad idea to me...just makes it worse to drive.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
08/10/2017 at 16:15, STARS: 1
Yup 1991 Galant Vr-4. That’s my thinking in the clutch too. I don’t plan on making over 300hp, ever, so why spend the money for a 300whp clutch? The Exedy unit is supposed to be a slight upgrade from stock, a “hard use” option.
"cmill189 - sans Volvo" (cmill189)
08/10/2017 at 17:32, STARS: 1
Sounds like a good plan. You gonna do some port work on the manifold/O2 housing while you’re in there? That’s basically free power other than labor.
Do you know about TomsTurboGarage on YouTube? He has a really nice Galant VR4.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
08/10/2017 at 17:38, STARS: 2
Yeah I’ve been watching his videos for awhile. He got his VR-4 shortly after I got mine. I wish I had the time, skill, and money to restomod mine to the level he’s taking his to. Although mine would be a more Rally oriented build.
"cmill189 - sans Volvo" (cmill189)
08/10/2017 at 18:21, STARS: 1
His attention to detail is something to behold. The LS Miata is amazing.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
08/10/2017 at 20:37, STARS: 2
Exedy makes a good clutch, I don’t think you’ll have any problems putting the power you make to the ground with it.
It always cracks me up when I see some idiot selling a Civic with a ‘stage 3 clutch’ and the car is mostly stock. Why did you do that? You just made it so much worse to drive...Honda knows a thing or two about about clutches, you’re not improving it.