SS Clutch line. Remove restrictor?
Nov 6, 2005 | 06:27 PM
#1
SS Clutch line. Remove restrictor?
I see this posted by a few people who have stainless steel clutch lines, they say "restrictor removed" I doubt my X-Mechanic did that when he changed my lines. Brake and Clutch.
Q: should I locate this Restrictor, and have it removed? and what would happen (oh god, here we go again!) if it is still in there?
Thanks again, in advance of course!
Q: should I locate this Restrictor, and have it removed? and what would happen (oh god, here we go again!) if it is still in there?
Thanks again, in advance of course!
Nov 6, 2005 | 09:41 PM
#5
The restrictor limits the speed of hydrolic fluid traveling through the new clutch line. This means that side-stepping your clutch won't force it to engage as quickly as it normally would. It'll "slowly" engage and slip as the fluid travels past the restrictor. Getting it removed will mean that you can modulate the clutch better, as you can completely control the rate of the fluid going through there, not having some other part putting a "speed limit" on how fast you can engage your clutch
The restrictor will make your clutch slip more than you want, and prevent you from launching super hard if your into that sorta thing. On the plus side, it protects your drive train from shock. If you get it out, take care not to dump the clutch for fear of shocking your drive train.
The restrictor will make your clutch slip more than you want, and prevent you from launching super hard if your into that sorta thing. On the plus side, it protects your drive train from shock. If you get it out, take care not to dump the clutch for fear of shocking your drive train.
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Nov 7, 2005 | 06:42 PM
#9
OOPS, I forgot to change my signature, I have the Exedy Heavy Duty Twin Metallic now, the Triple Carbon went bye bye 4K miles ago. Do I treat this like a "multi" ie the triples? Thanks again!
Nov 7, 2005 | 07:15 PM
#10
Ditch the restrictor Kevin. I got 32k out of my stocker and just replaced a clutch this weekend in a car with nearly identical mods and use as mine. His clutch only lasted 22k with the restrictor in.
Last edited by 992gnt; Nov 7, 2005 at 07:18 PM.
Nov 7, 2005 | 08:30 PM
#11
I think Exedy recommends not to remove the retrictor and you are running their clutch so you may want to ask them again and their reasons.
I think my recommendation really depends on what you are experiencing and what your skill level is. Without the restrictor, you are more in control. But control is not always a good thing. It's the whole "With great power, comes great responsibility" thing. If you are experiencing more slip than you should and race a lot, I would consider removing it. If you drive like a numbskull, and can't be trusted not to accidently drop the clutch and potentially break parts, then don't do it (unless you have a healthy bank account). But if you are that curious, I would at least try it out and see what you think. It is easy to remove and easy to replace so why not?
I think my recommendation really depends on what you are experiencing and what your skill level is. Without the restrictor, you are more in control. But control is not always a good thing. It's the whole "With great power, comes great responsibility" thing. If you are experiencing more slip than you should and race a lot, I would consider removing it. If you drive like a numbskull, and can't be trusted not to accidently drop the clutch and potentially break parts, then don't do it (unless you have a healthy bank account). But if you are that curious, I would at least try it out and see what you think. It is easy to remove and easy to replace so why not?
Nov 8, 2005 | 03:18 AM
#12
Originally Posted by ACTman
I think Exedy recommends not to remove the retrictor and you are running their clutch so you may want to ask them again and their reasons.
I think my recommendation really depends on what you are experiencing and what your skill level is. Without the restrictor, you are more in control. But control is not always a good thing. It's the whole "With great power, comes great responsibility" thing. If you are experiencing more slip than you should and race a lot, I would consider removing it. If you drive like a numbskull, and can't be trusted not to accidently drop the clutch and potentially break parts, then don't do it (unless you have a healthy bank account). But if you are that curious, I would at least try it out and see what you think. It is easy to remove and easy to replace so why not?
I think my recommendation really depends on what you are experiencing and what your skill level is. Without the restrictor, you are more in control. But control is not always a good thing. It's the whole "With great power, comes great responsibility" thing. If you are experiencing more slip than you should and race a lot, I would consider removing it. If you drive like a numbskull, and can't be trusted not to accidently drop the clutch and potentially break parts, then don't do it (unless you have a healthy bank account). But if you are that curious, I would at least try it out and see what you think. It is easy to remove and easy to replace so why not?
Nov 8, 2005 | 03:20 AM
#13
Originally Posted by 992gnt
Ditch the restrictor Kevin. I got 32k out of my stocker and just replaced a clutch this weekend in a car with nearly identical mods and use as mine. His clutch only lasted 22k with the restrictor in.
Kevin
