whats needed to make a getrag into a single mass clutch?

[royinthegreyshirt]

Hi all, is there a link to what is needed on here? I'm sure I'm not the only one ever to do it.
Thanks,
Royce

 

[Immortality]

You need to by a clutch kit with a new flywheel, just make sure the new flywheel is the early type and not the dual mass variety.

Something like this NEW Clutch KIT Single Mass Flywheel Commodore VS SERIES2 VT VX VY V6 Ecotec 3 8 | eBay

 

[royinthegreyshirt]

The reason I ask is, I have the following;
Vp Buick T5 and clutch,
Vs series 1 with ecotec and T5 gearbox and,
Vs series 2 ecotec with a getrag that needs a clutch replacement. Was wondering if I could make something up out of that.

 

[Immortality]

You could use the VS series 1 flywheel, get it ground flat and then only need to use a new clutch kit.

VP flywheel would also work but would need to be mirror balanced to the original flywheel as the 3800 and Ecotec engines have a different balance.

 

[royinthegreyshirt]

The T5 clutch no good?

 

[Immortality]

Not sure TBH, never put em side by side to compare.

Is it worth all the effort to put in a used clutch?

 

[royinthegreyshirt]

The T5 in the Buick engine feels aftermarket and decent. Just trying to save a bit of money and utilising what I have. Plus I'm a tight arse.

 

[_R_J_K_]

All T5's (and T5 clutches) are interchangeable between both Buick and Ecotec, you just need to use the right flywheel for that motor. So yes, you can use the VP T5 on the Ecotec with the VS S1 flywheel. I'm not sure if that's what you were asking, but yeah.

Are you able to put the Getrag and the T5 flywheel and clutches side by side and take a photo? Are they similar?

 

[royinthegreyshirt]

All T5's (and T5 clutches) are interchangeable between both Buick and Ecotec, you just need to use the right flywheel for that motor. So yes, you can use the VP T5 on the Ecotec with the VS S1 flywheel. I'm not sure if that's what you were asking, but yeah.

Are you able to put the Getrag and the T5 flywheel and clutches side by side and take a photo? Are they similar?

Ideally I'd love to be able to put a s1 ecotec flywheel onto my s2 ecotec and use a t5 clutch for my getrag gearbox. I don't think im that lucky.
No, the getrag clutch and gearbox are still in the car and the Buick clutch is still on the engine and gearbox but out of the car.

 

[_R_J_K_]

Ideally I'd love to be able to put a s1 ecotec flywheel onto my s2 ecotec and use a t5 clutch for my getrag gearbox. I don't think im that lucky.
No, the getrag clutch and gearbox are still in the car and the Buick clutch is still on the engine and gearbox but out of the car.

I'm interested to find this out, so if you happen to test fitment between the two (and any other similarities between the flywheel setup) can you report back?