Major re-vamp, round 2...questions

[keebs888]

Ok, here's the dealio:

I'm about to install an aluminum flywheel, spec stage 2 clutch, underdrive pullies, long tubes, x-pipe, and some other wonderful things on my '96. Here are my quesions:

What should the flywheel be balanced to?
I've heard that a 99+ later pump is a direct bolt-on and yields better cooling. True?

Is there a smog pump that can be bypassed with a short belt like on a fox?

Is/are there any other thing(s) I need to get that would be good to install at the same time?

Thanks in advance for the replies; I want to do this correct the first time.


-keith

 

[97cobraheaven]

with your new clutch, go ahead and get a firewall adjuster and quadrant. my TOB just started whining on my spec 2 at 1000miles. if i put the slightest pressure on the clutch pedal while driving the whine goes away. you can get rid of the smog stuff with a tune.

 

[CY98Cobra]

Smog pump is an electrical unit that sits in the passenger fender. You will need a tune to keep the cel off if you disconnect it.

I've never heard af anyone having to balance the flywheel. It should come ready to bolt on.

The 99-01 Cbra water pumps will bolt on and are better than the unit found on 96-98's.

I agree with 97cobraheaven. Get a firewall adjuster and quadrant. I would also recommend the pedal height adjuster from steeda. It will allow you to lower the clutch pedal without the slack you get with just the adjuster/quadrant.

 

[Labora]

I've never heard af anyone having to balance the flywheel. It should come ready to bolt on.

I dunno what the correct balance is. But I can tell you that it doesn't hurt to check the balance on the flywheel. A good friend of mine ordered a flywheel from spec and put it in only to have imbalance issues with it. Pulled it out and had it checked the balance was off on it!

 

[raven69david]

The flywheel for a 302 needs to be a 50oz unit. 351's basically use the 28oz flywheels. The flywheel does not need to be balanced. The flywheel does not weigh 50oz either. 50oz is the external balance weight.

 

[calgarycobra]

What should the flywheel be balanced to?

-keith

Flywheels are independantly balanced and can be installed with no concerns. Unless of course you are planning on spinning to 16,000RPM

 

[mitch]

Smog pump is an electrical unit that sits in the passenger fender. You will need a tune to keep the cel off if you disconnect it.

What type of tuner can be used to turn off the smog pump?