KA24E clutch on CA

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forceFEDs13
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will this work? has it been done? what needs to be done? please help!!


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jt15833
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yes both ka-e and ka-de clutch will work, 1 flywheel pin must be removed from the CA flywheel, i did all 3. ive installed 2 ka clutches on my ca and the first i had to use a c clamp to get bolts in right and second one i ended up drilling bolts holes out 2 more mm in diameter and it was much easier. remember to use loctite on flywheel bolts and a good torque wrench when doing the work. \\search is your friend as well

forceFEDs13
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what about the KA flywheel?

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jt15833
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will not work, as far as i know the only one that will work is an sr in which case you need to use an sr clutch and starter and its kind of shady

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I am in the mist of my porject and it does work. I have a Centerforce Dual Friciton, it wasn't a difficult fit after you drilll the holes out a bit.

esetreceCA18DET
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I have a ca18det whicha was an automatic, i changed to a mechanic transmission but only managed to get a small ca18 flywheeli am havin slip issues with the clutch. i was wondering if the sr20det flywheel fits on the ca18det gearbox husing and what do i nedd to change to place that flywhhelthanks

kapower06
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I believe to use the SR stuff you have to use sr flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, and starter.... just use a ka clutch kit... I just got done installing my new clutch kit today went very smooth after re-drilling the holes a couple mm's. Not to thread jack but I have a question of my own... When I had the motor on the cherry picker with just the flywheel on it I could turn it over pretty easily then it got a bit harder ( compression) but could still spin it through the entire stroke... Is there a problem or is this usual?

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Bwana
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You should be able to turn the engine over as many times as you want, if you can't there's a problem somewhere (interferance/binding). I got my clutch from Max at Illeagal Garage and I'm happy with it (haven't driven it yet). Everything was excellent quality and it's made for the CA, so no customizing at all.

kapower06
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Thanks for the reply... I called Illeagal Garage and asked for max they didnt know any max? Maybe it was the wrong Number? lol. Anyways I know the motor will spin... It was just alot easier then I thought it would be... It didnt take much muscle at all to spin the rotating assembly, It felt like there was compression but not even nearly as much as my old 190k mi ka-e? is something suspectful, or is this normal?

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Bwana
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Hmmmm....

Anyway, Max's email is [email protected] . Just drop him a note, he'll set you right up!


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