Building a Mazdaspeed3: ACT Clutch Install

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[@MrBrunchbreaker]

Thanks for the helpful series! Will be useful for lots of Mazdaspeed owners ♥️

[@danb4459]

Didn’t want to replace the rear main while u already had the flywheel off? 😰

[@Mazdaspeed_lifestyle]

It looked in way good enough condition to leave it. I’m leaving mine because it’s in such good condition and it’s completely dry. If you have one that’s moist or showing wetness it is ideal to replace it but if you have one in good enough condition it doesn’t matter

[@ham5483]

Exactly, that was incredibly stupid

[@mazdaspeedg2380]

Want a act clutch just don’t got money like that 😭 rn

[@carbon_sxt]

This build is going to be pretty reliable with all the things being done to the speed3!!

[@kchan333]

Can't judge a clutch until you put a couple hundred miles on it... pedal feel will change after it is broken in.

[@slycooper61]

I'm super excited to possibly win this beast. It's totally my dream car. I learned to much watching every single video on this car's journey. Super excited!

[@Busa0069]

Any noticeable difference in how the clutch feels and releases with the one piece flywheel vs the dual mass flywheel?

[@NotJustALineCook]

2:22 intermediate axle shaft ..that’s what it’s called. GG46-25-700E

[@joshb3623]

Love these cars but man sometimes they suck when they just break and break, still fun af tho🤣

[@FuriousGerbil5]

I had my clutch done at evolutionary performance slc back in December of 2020 and just had them put in the OEM clutch but so far she’s held up good with no complaints

[@jaytravel-12]

so you all found that it was a clutch in this case but how would you know if its a gear box problems

[@colbywilliams9042]

Yeah don't go to Greg's Japanese auto for a transmission repair 7k..... on warranty

[@boostedbadhabits4616]

i had to take my tranny out 3 different times because i kept receiving the wrong clutch plate for oem

[@ham5483]

All that work and you didnt replace the rear main seal???

[@Ascends]

It’s too bad the the mazdaspeed jet tags are sold out. Do you know when they might be back in stock?

[@slycooper61]

For real. I want one too!

[@robertcaraballosantana4653]

Yes, So sad I want one too!!!

[@rogerbarrett9920]

Well explained video and great job - I noticed you have obviously changed the flywheel- but it looks like a solid one rather than the standard dual mass type- I thought the idea of a dual mass flywheel was to ease the stress on the gearbox internals, as the dual mass absorbs the large torque load that many turbo cars deliver, especially when launching the car from standstill. Seeing that this is an older street car with I presume lots of mileage already, do you reckon the gearbox will stay reliable?. I realize on a track car, that the lightened flywheel makes sense of course.

[@commentmancommentman1658]

Dual mass is prone to failure and its heavy. And transmissions on speeds ars bulletproof.

[@mazdaspeedg2380]

@@commentmancommentman1658 if only the motor was as solid 😂

[@commentmancommentman1658]

@@mazdaspeedg2380 haha agree, the motor is notorious for oil consumption and blowing up🤣. Still got my bolt ons gen1 but now has the notorious cylinder3 missfire/low compression. I had no choice so i bought an elantra N😅😅

[@kyleott1210]

dang this vid coming in clutch 👈 lol

[@pollo.888]

the shaft randall pulled is called a half shaft. it helps both cv axles to be close to/equal length which is supposed to help mitigate some torque steer. they come on honda b & k series too.

[@johndefenderfer5946]

Intermediate shaft may be a better name for it.

[@pollo.888]

@@johndefenderfer5946 id agree, but in the honda scene, mostly referred to as a halfshaft.

[@johndefenderfer5946]

@@pollo.888 Okay, halfshafts are axles and the intermediate shaft is the one middle...hence intermediate. I've dealt with a Prelude and lots of Mazda turbos and the middleshaft, which is usually bolted to the motor, is the intermediate shaft. But if you want to call it a halfshaft then I am more than willing since I understand your thought process.

[@pollo.888]

@@johndefenderfer5946 semantics man none of it matters.

[@joshwhetzel717]

I think im gonna need a new clutch on my speed soon and this looks pretty daunting especially since i dont have a lift

[@NiceRC]

Jack it up on 4 jack stands, you’ll get plenty of clearance. Works for me all the time

[@anthonymcnatt3799]

I just scrapped my act because I'm running too much power for it. Action Clutch makes a nice dual disk that stays gripping to 10k rpm, and all the boost.

[@ImKyros]

Yoo cameron I have a brand new damond transmission motor mount if you want for this car. Just reply to me if you really want it man. Love this videos and how youre keeping the mazda community alive. Cheers.

[@DATDesign]

Great vid. I own this car's twin. I just upgraded my front brakes to the CS BBK. 2 days later I swear my throwout bearing is making noise. I have a feeling a clutch job is in my future :( You guys wanna fly out to PA and do mine? Haha. Side question, did you upgrade any of the mounts while you had her torn apart?

[@robertcaraballosantana4653]

Nice good looking Speed 3. Quick question want to purchase a MAZDASPEED JET TAG but still see OUT OF STOCK any idea how soon we get back?

[@specraidz]

hey, I’m getting a car soon ( 350z ) and I want to know where I can get some car parts at ( car body parts) any suggestions? Like some of the parts from video you posted 3 years back

[@jasonsoumokil7696]

guys make sure u like n comment cuz if u love watching there content u shouldn’t forget too :) 👍👍

[@franzgertze4574]

Out of all the clutches iv done in my life mazda 3 is the easiest. My opinion.. took me actually two and a half to three hours the last time i did one

[@justinhaltom9836]

I was really really hoping you’re going to more detail of what needs to get taken down

[@bryangamez8848]

As a Phoenix resident, I doubt I’ll be winning this thing 😮‍💨

[@samfisher395]

Sick video! That rear main seal looked kind of old too probably a good idea to replace it.

[@Nudlles]

Super excited 🙏🏽the possibility of win excites me so much!

[@Dunixify]

cleaning out the tranny is a really nice touch even though no one would see it for a looong time.

[@Drake_Dawley]

My 335i needs a new clutch but seems like such a pain to change

[@alexisminor8645]

How do I enter the giveaway? Do I have buy merch?

[@Mazdaspeed_lifestyle]

You re used the stock flywheel bolts ? Is it safe??

[@XxSniperFiendxX]

Bruh i got this clutch shut heavy asf 😂I miss how easy the stock one is

[@TCPOV]

Fantastic video guys great work!

[@jonahj2177]

ok guys I really need your help with this. From 2:12 - 2:46 the part that he's holding do any of you know what its call and where I can get it because I've been trying to find that part or even the barring but can seem to find anywhere that knows what it is or that even sells it.

[@haydentrue3275]

Half shaft

[@DubbaDaveski]

Fuck, it looks so great. I've lpved the engagement of the stock clutches on the speeds. How's the engagement now?

[@DubbaDaveski]

This is why I chose the dsg vs manual for my mk7... the pedal feel in the gtis is... terrible to say the least.

[@luistroll22]

Thats the clutch I want for my gen 2 😢

[@SwaggahDino]

Dude!!! So excited can’t wait 😁😁

[@tylermartin593]

Confirmed c8 next build

[@ch-ir8ld]

yall are moving on that mazda

[@justinmeza9658]

I have a “Stage 3” ACT clutch kit in my 08 speed and I was wondering if that clutch has a lot of clutch chatter or if I have a defect pilot bearing….

[@Drake_Dawley]

Idk what flywheel you have but dual mass chatter a bit

[@rogerbarrett9920]

Yeh there's normally 3 reasons a clutch is noisy. The dual mass flywheels tend to rattle when their worn, the release bearing makes a real bearing noise which alters when you push the clutch in and out but the spigot bearing in the center of the flywheel has to be extremely worn to hear it Just do everything as getting transmissions in and out isn't the sort of job you want to do twice.

[@AnthonyHernandez-st8co]

when is the next 50x entries?!

[@infadelakainf]

I have an ACT 6 pick on my Speed6 and it holds well

[@dannymartinez8522]

How is the clutch pedal feel? Is it hard?

[@kadenkallander]

what wheels are we getting

[@patsycopeland50]

Keep up the good work

[@happyduckling1611]

needs a damond rmm

[@clutchthepearls3062]

I feel like y'all are seriously teasing us keeping these nasty stock wheels on for so long.

[@marcov9808]

The stocks are the best looking wheels you can have on the gen juan.

[@clutchthepearls3062]

@@marcov9808 Nah.

[@zakura70jr]

Does the torque rating of the clutch affect firmness on the clutch pedal?

[@sir_wheat_thins]

yeah, the clutch is pushed into the flywheel by the pressure plate which is essentially a ring of springs that squeeze the clutch into the flywheel to grip. a higher torque rated clutch will come with a flywheel that will squeeze on more, requiring more pedal force to release that spring tension

[@王暐傑]

Excuse me, will the main pump break easily when you change this clutch?

[@Neil__Craig]

Got my beanie man. Definitely a good fit. Definitely my style

[@slycooper61]

Quality on their products are outstanding to be honest.

[@yoikaika8819]

You should have tried Action Clutch! Easy install that works with the stock FW. I hate how ACT makes you purchase everything with ACT branding.