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for the guys driving with a Suby motor and trany.
My WRX with the 901 and the KEP kit feels OK. I feel the FW maybe a little heavier than I need even for street use and that is what it will be used for.
Now that I am changing to the Suby trans, I purchased and received a new 14# FW and separately received an Excedy clutch kit.
Well, the clutch came in with only 4 springs, not the 8, I was hopping for.
I have heard problems with the Excedy replacement WRX clutches, shutter and squeal. From what I can tell they make the, OEM for Subaru one way, the OEM replacement a different way.
I have called them for more info but I was sent to the inbox, with no return call.
I found someone else selling a new Excedy clutch that told me it had 6 springs???
Now that I think of it, even with the KEP set up I can feel some shutter (at times). This is what was prompting me to incorporate the pitch stop with the Suby trans.
I understand the STI is 2 - 3# less than the WRX ( 19# VS 22#) and no shutter problems. Getting it to fit a WRX is a bit of a task. There are mixed reviews on getting it to fit.
See here:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496150I would have to send back everything I have but I am still thinking of doing just that... If I still have time.
Thinking with a car that is #1000 less than a WRX, I can trim some # of the stock WRX FW. I know, I may be nitpicking but shooting for the best fit. The 14# I have now, may be on the low but manageable side.
Thinking out loud, Less weight on a STI FW may be equal to a smaller OD WRX FW?
So, for the guys that are driving their Suby transed conversions.
I would like to know what FW and clutch they are using, if you feel the shutter and how you feel about it for street use.
Any thoughts welcome
TIA
Mike