97 gsx build

[Shane@DBPerformance]

I think a 2900 with a 6-puck might be overkill and could do damage.

[97gsexx]

I was planning on going with a 2900 pp and a street disc. I know a 2600 would probably be enough but I just don't want to deal with a slipping clutch. Plus I will probably upgrade to a bigger turbo next year.

[CornFed2.4]

Shane's right 2600 and a good puck style clutch will hold more than enough even if you upgrade to a larger turbo. At that point though I'd start looking into twin disc setups.

When Shane said "damage" I think he's referring to crank since the 2900 with put more force on everything.

[97gsexx]

I just decided that I want to go with a street disc rather than a puck style disc since it is mainly going to be a street car. I have just read good things about the 2900/street disc setup and that it holds over 550hp and people have had success with it in their dd. Apparently the new design (2900/3200) results in a softer clutch pedal than the 2600 pp after it's broken in. I am not knocking the 2600 at all, it's just my buddy mark has a 2600/street disc setup and his slips in 5th and he is only running 20 psi and I just don't want to deal with that. However I have read that people have ran 10's with the 2600/street disc setup so idk. I mean the 2900/street disc is only like $30 more so I would say it's worth it.

What do you guys think?

[TkrPerformance]

I have never had a problem with a 2600 and a street disk. You just need to make sure the clutch and peddle are set up right so it does not drag.

Did mark ever replace the p.p. with all the problems he was having with the tranny input seal leaking.

[mark4g63t]

I've always had slipping issues tho.... :(
Mark- Yes it was all replaced. 2600 and street disc with resurfaced flywheel from proven force.

[97gsexx]

Got a good deal on a used 2900 pp with 1000 miles on it and just ordered a new act street disc with oem TOB. Everything should be here by the end of the week. While I am waiting i started relocating my gauges, installing autometer oil pressure gauge, install ss clutch line, and rewire fuel pump. My goal is to be driving it by the end of the weekend.

[97gsexx]

Well, unfortunately I didn't finish in time to make it to the cookout :(. Last night I got the car all back together and ran into some issues. Firstly, whenever I turn the key the left turn signal always flashes no matter what. The right turn signal doesn't come on, however both flash when I turn the hazards on. Also, when I attempt to start the car it doesn't even attempt to turn over. While the tranny was out I installed a black top cas and 6 bolt swap harness and I am wondering if that is hooked up wrong causing the car not to start.

I work until 1 today and during that time I am going to look up all the possible fixes for the issues I am having since I am on a computer all day. Today I start school as well, and fortunately for me the first part of the program is electrical 1 so perhaps I can get some advice from my instructors.

Other than that, the clutch pedal feels nice and firm and everything else looks good. I installed a full ss clutch line while I was in there. Also I relocated my boost & wb gauge from the a pillar to in the dash and will be installing my autometer oil pressure gauge in the cigarette lighter spot in the nest couple days. While the car was down I had Mark repaint my hood gloss black and it looks awesome! Just want to be able to drive it.... Here a few pics I have on my phone and will get some better quality ones up shortly.

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0826130724_3.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0826130724_3.jpg.html)

New oem TOB:

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0826130724_2.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0826130724_2.jpg.html)

Aftermath of using 3 cans of brake cleaner to the bell hosuing:

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc505/blue_dreamer24v/Picture0826130724_1.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/blue_dreamer24v/media/Picture0826130724_1.jpg.html)

[97gsexx]

After doing some research I am almost positive that the end of my cas harness is plugged into the a/c connector and not the crank connector which would cause the car not to crank at all. Apparently both plugs are the same shape and look identical so I am hoping that's the problem.

[CornFed2.4]

Yeah that damn ac plug. If its plugged into that one that will definitely happen. Good way to tell is the length of the wires after they come out of the main harness/loom. The ac plug will be a lot longer since it needs to go low to plug in. Where the cas plug is shorter.

Hope that helps.