Upgrading clutch, anything else? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BoostedBones · 02-28-2021, 02:59 PM

Hi everyone, new guy here, and somewhat new to the platform. I have a 17 BRZ with the SBD turbo kit installed, among a few other goodies. Boost has done in my stock clutch and I have the Southbend stage 2 just about ready to go in. I've also purchased a billet fork and pivot, and a stainless clutch line. With that said, my question is are there any other simple upgrades I could perform while we have the trans out for the clutch install? Not looking to go overboard, but if theres quality of driving improvements to be made without busting the bank, I think I'd like to make them. Thanks.

RToyo86 · 02-28-2021, 03:03 PM

MTech shift springs are an easy one.

BoostedBones · 02-28-2021, 03:15 PM

Thanks, will do!

Hostile_Kittens · 02-28-2021, 03:20 PM

New throwout bearing! Usually the first thing to go on the clutch.

https://www.verus-engineering.com/sh...63?category=39

BoostedBones · 02-28-2021, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hostile_Kittens

New throwout bearing! Usually the first thing to go on the clutch.

https://www.verus-engineering.com/sh...63?category=39

Thanks, the southbend clutch I ordered has a replacement with it!

Ashikabi · 02-28-2021, 05:32 PM

Sounds like you got everything covered.

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Joveen · 02-28-2021, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostedBones

Thanks, the southbend clutch I ordered has a replacement with it!

Southbend replacement is trash.

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Joveen · 02-28-2021, 06:12 PM

2017 OEM replacement.

BoostedBones · 03-01-2021, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Joveen

Southbend replacement is trash

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Did you have a better one in mind? Open to suggestions.

Capt Spaulding · 03-01-2021, 03:46 PM

You might want to consider a whiteline (or similar} trans mount insert and shifter bushing to compliment the M-Tech springs.

BoostedBones · 03-01-2021, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt Spaulding

You might want to consider a whiteline (or similar} trans mount insert and shifter bushing to compliment the M-Tech springs.

I'd say great minds think alike! I purchased both of those last night! Perrin trans mount support, the whiteline bushing insert, perrin shifter mount bushing, and went ahead and got torque solutions driveshaft center support bushings. Probably going to have a vibrator on wheels now, but hey, less deflection is a good thing. 👍

Grady · 03-01-2021, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostedBones

Did you have a better one in mind? Open to suggestions.

New style OEM. Do a search there are a threads on it.

jeepmor · 03-11-2021, 10:33 PM

I went with a Southbend Stage 2 clutch from 86speed. It looks identical to many Competition brand clutches I see for lower price points. This is an Exedy part. My SouthBend has Exedy stamps on every part and their TOB came in an Exedy bag. Competition brand clutches appear to be ~$200 cheaper for what looks like an identical product. Only difference I can see is the SouthBend is Red, the Competition is black. Take note anyone compiling the parts for a clutch rebuild being your TOB went south. That's what mine did, right at 88k miles.

I went full tilt on my clutch replacement, car in the shop right now. New stock flywheel, SouthBend 350tq clutch, Verus fork, coated bearing retainer, new subaru TOB, Perrin shift bushing and Whiteline trans mount bushing.

Tried ordering the MTEC shift springs, but they botched the order and sent me the Clutch Spring instead. Which I recommend as I have it installed, much better pedal feel.

Other than that, I'm having my brakes upgraded to Hawk pads and Centric rotors since I had half of it done and other half of parts on the bench waiting. Clutch isn't something I want to do for lack of a lift, the time and the headache. So I put the brakes on the ticket as well since I found a local shop to do custom install work for shop rate. They'll definitely be getting more of my money as my Cadillac hot rod friend recommended them after several jobs on his CTS-V.

Thefalls · 03-12-2021, 02:30 PM

OEM TOB with latest part number also goes.

Just replace it and move on.

Its a wear item.

02-28-2021, 02:59 PM	#1
BoostedBones Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Drives: 2017 BRZ Premium Turbo Location: Newark, DE Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Upgrading clutch, anything else? Hi everyone, new guy here, and somewhat new to the platform. I have a 17 BRZ with the SBD turbo kit installed, among a few other goodies. Boost has done in my stock clutch and I have the Southbend stage 2 just about ready to go in. I've also purchased a billet fork and pivot, and a stainless clutch line. With that said, my question is are there any other simple upgrades I could perform while we have the trans out for the clutch install? Not looking to go overboard, but if theres quality of driving improvements to be made without busting the bank, I think I'd like to make them. Thanks.

02-28-2021, 06:12 PM	#8
Joveen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Drives: Bone stock Location: Windsor, CT Posts: 776 Thanks: 535 Thanked 234 Times in 164 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	2017 OEM replacement. Last edited by Joveen; 03-01-2021 at 10:16 PM.

03-01-2021, 03:46 PM	#10
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02-28-2021, 03:03 PM	#2
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03-11-2021, 10:33 PM	#13
jeepmor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 84 CJ7, 08 Duramax, 2014 FRS Location: Oregon Posts: 485 Thanks: 347 Thanked 131 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I went with a Southbend Stage 2 clutch from 86speed. It looks identical to many Competition brand clutches I see for lower price points. This is an Exedy part. My SouthBend has Exedy stamps on every part and their TOB came in an Exedy bag. Competition brand clutches appear to be ~$200 cheaper for what looks like an identical product. Only difference I can see is the SouthBend is Red, the Competition is black. Take note anyone compiling the parts for a clutch rebuild being your TOB went south. That's what mine did, right at 88k miles. I went full tilt on my clutch replacement, car in the shop right now. New stock flywheel, SouthBend 350tq clutch, Verus fork, coated bearing retainer, new subaru TOB, Perrin shift bushing and Whiteline trans mount bushing. Tried ordering the MTEC shift springs, but they botched the order and sent me the Clutch Spring instead. Which I recommend as I have it installed, much better pedal feel. Other than that, I'm having my brakes upgraded to Hawk pads and Centric rotors since I had half of it done and other half of parts on the bench waiting. Clutch isn't something I want to do for lack of a lift, the time and the headache. So I put the brakes on the ticket as well since I found a local shop to do custom install work for shop rate. They'll definitely be getting more of my money as my Cadillac hot rod friend recommended them after several jobs on his CTS-V.

03-12-2021, 02:30 PM	#14
Thefalls Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: Corolla GT Location: Sunny place. Posts: 208 Thanks: 372 Thanked 118 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	OEM TOB with latest part number also goes. Just replace it and move on. Its a wear item.

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