Ok, I know I can use SC883F 3+ clutch. The problem with the F23 is it will hit the bellhousing. I am told to get the "extra clamp" pressure plate, a $99 option. However, speaking with Paul at Spec Clutch, he has no idea what I am talking about. If you have one, does it have a p/n??
So do I order the SC863F 3+ for the 2000 Caviler and spend the extra $180?
If not, what other option do I have? I have got to get a clutch for this stupid car ASAP.
This is the correct pressure plate. You will notice the smooth center around the clutch fingers.
The normal pressure plate has a "saw blade" design around the fingers and will hit the bellhousing of the F23.
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He is saying to use the SCS88 prefix. So I assume I need a SCS883F. I don't know, but I have called SPEC twice today and they seem pretty busy just coming back from the holidays and don't seem to want to spend much time helping me figure this out.
Ok, I know I can use SC883F 3+ clutch. The problem with the F23 is it will hit the bellhousing. I am told to get the "extra clamp" pressure plate, a $99 option. However, speaking with Paul at Spec Clutch, he has no idea what I am talking about. If you have one, does it have a p/n??
So do I order the SC863F 3+ for the 2000 Caviler and spend the extra $180?
If not, what other option do I have? I have got to get a clutch for this stupid car ASAP.
This is the correct pressure plate. You will notice the smooth center around the clutch fingers.
The normal pressure plate has a "saw blade" design around the fingers and will hit the bellhousing of the F23.
is it the pressure plate housing that is hitting the bellhousing, or the throw-out bearing being pushed all the way back and binding?
The saw blade one as they call it does hit where the one shown by Netcam does not interfere as well as the SPEC III for the V6 4 speed which I have used a few times now. Dan
I just got mine a few months ago, so if you go with the SC883F you shouldn't have any problems. The only thing needed on top of the clutch was a spacer to keep the TOB from over-extending. Spec wasn't able to help me with that (they didn't seem to know what I was talking about either), but FIEROFLYER was able to get me one.
If you're looking for the HTOB spacer, try asking them for this part number N1774-.250 This is what was on my invoice and I told them I was having a F23 getrag mated to the 3800
When I ordered it last year, they had just put that number into their system. I was charged $60 for it.
Hope that helps!
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If you're looking for the HTOB spacer, try asking them for this part number N1774-.250 This is what was on my invoice and I told them I was having a F23 getrag mated to the 3800
When I ordered it last year, they had just put that number into their system. I was charged $60 for it.
Hope that helps!
Nice, did you use the SC883F? I know I didnt need a spacer with my current set up. *shrug* couldnt hurt I guess.
Clutch is ordered. So glad I found that post by Jeremy@Spec. For some reason, the "super clamp" option does not come up in the sales system (they have to know the prefix), the SCS88 is what you need. I also picked up the HTOB spacer that was suggested. Thanks guys, I'll let you know how it goes.
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Hate to say it, but Spec sent me the wrong throwout bearing and then say there is only one type. When I explained I have a MUNCIE not a Gehtrag they didn't know what I was talking about and reiterated they only have one type. Talk about useless in the service department.
I see in Doublec's pick that he got the right type.
I just called spec today and they no longer make the scs88 pressure plate. I don't know what clutch to order because the one they sent me, sc883f, hits the bellhousing
I just called spec today and they no longer make the scs88 pressure plate. I don't know what clutch to order because the one they sent me, sc883f, hits the bellhousing
I spoke with Jeremy at SPEC today. They were closing but he had me send some pics and we are gonna try to figure out exactly what I need. I am REALLY over pulling this engine out.
That is where I have found a few different clutches want to rub on the F23's. So far the only ones that have cleared ok were the SPEC 3+ Getrag 5 speed one and also had a SPEC 3 4 speed clutch clear ok. Dan
Still waiting to hear back from Jeremy @ SPEC. I am half tempted to reinstall the hacked up clutch Whodumbass installed. its ugly and not right, but it worked. :/
