Pics of Stage 4 Clutch Specialties

[Mr Rogers]

Here are a couple shots of my Stage 4 Clutch Specialties clutch (from Brian @ Wicked Performance)and the JR Flywheel *by Fidanza and brought to you by JRCivic

I got the alignment tool along with the Koyo bearings just as everyone else did. For those who haven't seen the ratings on this clutch, it is rated to hold up to 350 ft/lb's of torque though (I think it works out to about 425 hp ) but is reported to be a smoother engaging clutch then the Stage 3 due to the sprung full faced segmented plate (the Stage 3 is a sprung 6 puck). The material is Iron rather then copper (Stage 3 is copper) and from what Vtecno Geek tells me, it grabs like no other and also comes with the 1850 lb PP. A difference I saw right off the bat in the design differences from the Stage 2 is the springs use in the hub. Looking at it they look like rubber plugs, but upon closer inspection you can see the heavy duty springs inside the *Hardened rubber plugs.
The shots of the JR flywheel speak for them selves I think. High quality piece with much attention payed to detail in machining and assembly of the flywheel. The scale is usually off a 1.5 lbs (to keep the girlfriend happy ) so the wieght is right were it is supposed to be.
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Now to just get the LSD, clutch, and flywheel installed to see how they all work together


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98 GS-scR w/ 8psi JRSC, Walbro HO fuel pump, AEM cai, DC 4-2-1 one peice header, Thermal Exhaust, Skunk Works cam gears, J&S safeguard, RC 310's, Cartech FMU, Vortech regulator, H&R sports and KYB AGX's, and of course to slow down, KVR X-drill F&R rotors and Carbon Kevlar pads and V1 to signal the slowing down and soon to go on the "Juice" and a CF diet.
Best et ==>13.6 @ 103mph w/ 2.3 60ft

[This message has been edited by Mr Rogers (edited November 20, 2000).]

[zip]

Nice! I bet you'll launch like an F16 off an aircraft carrier. Yikes


Too bad my Fidanze flywheel hasn't come in yet from the groupbuy. I think he's trying to stiff me.

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[CivicR]

Hey Javin that is one mean looking clutch!!!...just dont use the Koyo throw out bearing...get a Honda one....and Zip I got my Fidanza flywheel from the groupbuy...just go to www.aluminumflywheels.com and get Fidanza's phone number....call them and inquire about your order....they drop-shipped mine straight from Fidanza....so Fidanza will have your info

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John
B18C1 Powered 95 Civic EX Coupe
H22A Powered 92 Civic VX Hatch(In the works)
88 CRX HF(Coming soon)

[Zeus]

Seeing this beautiful flywheel is really making being broke suck!

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1998' 4dr GSR, 8psi JRSC w/hand ported plenum, Walbro HP fuel pump, valves set to .005i/.006e, MSD BTM, B&M CommandFlo regulator(working it out), stock intake w/resinator cut off at fenderwell for "cool air", Greddy sp exhaust, Tokico Illumina 5-ways, Neuspeed springs(sux!), Skunkworks 22mm rear swaybar, ES motor mounts and front swaybar bushings, Yokohama AVS 205/50/15's, Metal Master brake pads(KVR Carbon Fibre pads sitting on work bench) ,B&M fuel pressure gauge, Autometer sport comp A/F gauge in dimmer location...

YLW 00' ITR #00-1011 with AEM CAI and 143db triple air horns

Honest officer, I had no idea how fast I was going...the speedometer only gos to 150...

Get paid to surf the Web!!! http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=TUD-039

[Zeus]

Thanks Jim, but it will be a while...

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1998' 4dr GSR, 8psi JRSC w/hand ported plenum, Walbro HP fuel pump, valves set to .005i/.006e, MSD BTM, B&M CommandFlo regulator(working it out), stock intake w/resinator cut off at fenderwell for "cool air", Greddy sp exhaust, Tokico Illumina 5-ways, Neuspeed springs(sux!), Skunkworks 22mm rear swaybar, ES motor mounts and front swaybar bushings, Yokohama AVS 205/50/15's, Metal Master brake pads(KVR Carbon Fibre pads sitting on work bench) ,B&M fuel pressure gauge, Autometer sport comp A/F gauge in dimmer location...

YLW 00' ITR #00-1011 with AEM CAI and 143db triple air horns

Honest officer, I had no idea how fast I was going...the speedometer only gos to 150...

Get paid to surf the Web!!! http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=TUD-039

[JRCivic]

For those that are discouraged or broke... I have more flywheels in stock if you are ready for one.

(Zip and Zeus... this goes for you too).


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'93 Civic Si H/B with B18C1, JRSC @ 8psi
Best 1320: 12.68 at 110 mph

[00ITR006]

let me know how it grabs, and if its hard to work the clutch, i.e. pain in the ass to engage...........

[zip]

Of all the miracles look what showed up today:





This statement from the Fidanza Instructions concerns me. Look under the heading, "Balancing"

Here's what it states verbatim:
Since this CNC machined aluminum flywheel is very close to the correct balance, but you should always check the balance with your clutch pressure plate and your particular engine--especially if it's an external balance configuration (off-set weight on the flywheel).

So do I have to check the balance prior to installation, MrRogers?

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[CivicR]

Zip...what they mean is that the balanced the flywheel to spec...some people like to balance the whole rotating assembly together..flywheel/pressure plate/disc...just to make sure its balanced....I dont think its necessary to balance it all together for the average street car....but if you are a perfectionist it doesnt hurt either

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John
B18C1 Powered 95 Civic EX Coupe
H22A Powered 92 Civic VX Hatch(In the works)
88 CRX HF(Coming soon)

[BoostedEX]

Jim I want that Fidanza really bad!!!!! Just give me a little time

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Sooooo much more stuff to do to my civic