How To - FRS/BRZ ACT Clutch Install

[@alantruong8546]

It's a good idea to crack the fill plug on the transmission before draining it. That way if you find you can't get the fill bolt out for any reason you aren't stuck with an empty transmission. Might not be an issue if you have more than one car but it's worth keeping in mind for a daily driver!

[@RageFueled]

Alan Truong good idea! Thanks for the tip!

[@mrcarmel13]

good shit bro, unfortunately im in the same boat. my brz clutch makes this horrible noise when i press my foot on the cutch and my throw out bearing whines also. im glad this video is an hour and some change because that means you dont skip steps for the sake of views. i can appreciate that. you were one of my first subs. keep up the good work, im subbed too btw

[@RageFueled]

White Wizard86 I’m truly afraid that this TOB is the old style and I’ll need to replace again in a couple years. I make these videos to show the steps. I don’t make videos for views. I don’t get many anyways. Thank you for your support!

[@mrcarmel13]

@@RageFueled haha yeah i fear that, are there any advantages to going with the light weight flywheel? bro its not about views its about passing on information and sharing experiences and thanks to you ill be changing my clutch with no exp and potentially deleting my rear seats :). no problem bro, keep em comin!

[@RageFueled]

It helps the engine rev easier but starting off in first needs more rev control because there’s less mass to keep the engine from stalling. That’s why I do it. To try to help. I’m glad it’s been working and I can’t thank you enough for supporting this channel. It makes me feel good that it’s helped.

[@asanchez7016]

Great, great, video. Thorough and methodical. Glad you did a test drive after the install because we viewers always need the after effects. You earned me as a subscriber. Thanks.

[@RageFueled]

Thank you for the comment! I really appreciate it. I do apologize for the bad lighting but I did my best with what I had. I am glad the video helped!

[@surslaughter3524]

Just ordered my clutch. Will be following you install video during my own. But I went with the SB7-HDSS for the 12 lb flywheel. Great video.

[@davidburciaga7592]

Great video man. Thinking about doing it myself on my 2015. She’s only got 31,xxx. So I think imma prep for when she hits 40,xxx. I will refer back to this video. Thanks.

[@RageFueled]

I hope it helps you! mine has a few thousand miles on it now. I do suggest making sure to get the 2017 throw out bearing so you don't have to worry about a faulty bearing and dropping the trans again.

[@blackeagle3336]

Im having to replace the throwout bearing on my frs and this video helped so much also didnt want to ruin the 86 likes

[@RageFueled]

BlackEagle333 I’m glad it helped!! Best of luck in the future with your twin!

[@buddybestor]

The only thing I would suggest is to not only replace the bearing but also the housing where the bearing sits/slides on. There's always a lot of scoring and that can cause premature wear on the bearing. Other than that, great video!

[@RageFueled]

Thank you! I replaced the entire assembly including the shift fork.

[@chazmuska]

Please tell me there's one of him driving after the break in period...Ripping it up ....safely of course!

[@RageFueled]

chazmuska the express rally video and I believe there’s and autocross test and tune as well!

[@chadkoyan3096]

I put the same clutch and flywheel in and love it hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

[@RageFueled]

Chad Koyan I’ve been loving mine. It’s noisy at idle with AC on but other than that I love it!

[@signaturesound46514]

From what I was reading, people needed to get the newer oem throw out bearing. I haven't had an issue yet with my ACT bearing but others have. Maybe I got lucky

[@RageFueled]

Well that doesn't inspire confidence. My old one was seriously almost in pieces and was not making noise. I am hoping that the bearing with the kit was good. If not, I guess I will be doing some of this over again in a year or two. Let us hope they gave us good bearings!

[@williamfoster4268]

@@RageFueled The bearing with the kit is the old part number.

[@RageFueled]

Well. Hell.

[@williamfoster4268]

@@RageFueled OP in this thread is comparing old TOB from ACT kit to new TOB. www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129260

[@subfloor2022]

Great video bud, thanks!

[@RageFueled]

I hope it helped you!

[@1234eher]

How long did the total install take? My car has a quiet whine during cold starts in neutral. If I press the clutch in the sound goes away. Also it goes away after the car warms up. I'm guessing TOB mine is a 2014 frs with 56K km's. I'm guessing this is an early sign of failure?

[@RageFueled]

Sounds like the TOB to me. If you have not done it before but have all the right tools and all your bolts come out, should not take but around 4-6 hours or so. Keep in mind that I changed my entire clutch kit too.

[@akajosh5112]

This would be an even better channel if you posted links to all this stuff.

[@RageFueled]

akaJosh duly noted. I will start doing that! I’m sorry I didn’t.

[@akajosh5112]

Rage Fueled thank you sir

[@RageFueled]

I will add links to these parts in the video description tonight!

[@akajosh5112]

Rage Fueled subscribed then, come to Florida and let wrench

[@RageFueled]

akaJosh added links to the parts I bought.

[@chefwest77]

Now have you had any codes being thrown with the lightest fw? I've read Soo many forms with ppl using the 11.5 fw the engine is dropping to quickly and then it's trying to over compensate for the rapid rpm drop and throwing more fuel or air and just starts rough idle searching have you had these problems at all since install?

[@RageFueled]

gt_hachi_roku I have not had any issues but I am tuned through Delicious. Occasionally I get a bumpy idle when my AC cycles on and off but it’s fairly normal since the engine has less rotating mass and even if that’s not the case, it’s only a couple hundred rpm and doesn’t effect anything.

[@chefwest77]

@@RageFueled awesome thanks for the reply man! I already have the gfb lightweight pulley kit on my car and getting ready to do a full clutch job with a 13lb fw and read Soo many forms of people loosing their minds over having "too much light parts"😂 just wanted to see someone who actually installed the ACT prostreet fw

[@RageFueled]

Now I don’t have lightweight pulleys. Just the flywheel. But again I’m tuned so that may change things. I’m first to admit I’m new to this amount of electronic control granted these cars don’t really have much but maybe the tune has some effect? All I know is what I’ve done to the car and how it performs. I have no qualms about this clutch kit other than the god awful gear rattle at idle, with ac on, in neutral, with clutch out.

[@SewHahpea]

@@RageFueled Nice video! I may be doing the same job since I have some issues with my clutch after having a shop do it. I'm tuned by Delicious as well with the Edelbrock SC and same flywheel and clutch. Not sure what tune you have, but the way Bill tuned mine, it idles just a little faster so that when A/C engages, it doesn't drop enough to cause the rattle. Bill might add that for you if you ask.

[@RageFueled]

@@SewHahpea thank you for the info! I had Zach do mine. When I get my sprintex bought and installed I’ll ask them to go over the idle.

[@cesarmardirossian1100]

What type of grease did you use for the billet, clutch fork and transmission shaft. Additionally what type of loctite did you in the fly wheel

[@RageFueled]

I used typical multipurpose grease and red loctite.

[@Kyrpptic]

Ive done suspension and exhausts , do you think id be able to do this with my experience/knowledge fairly new to working on cars

[@RageFueled]

Take your time. Document your work. Keep bolts bagged separate. Go slow and pay attention. Yes you can.

[@Cryptiiix]

How did you get the driveshaft bolts off? Mine is on there way too tight!!

[@RageFueled]

I couldn’t get the rear ones off. The middle ones were tough. Impact if you can. If not just a lot of leverage.

[@143CAR]

Nice video. About to do this myself and I really appreciate all the detail you included in this. Did you end up replacing the shaft that the TOB slides on? From the video it looks pretty scored up.

[@RageFueled]

I did not. The shaft was alright. It had little to no scoring. The lighting was just weird.

[@gates762x6]

Very detailed video good shit👌

[@RageFueled]

I hope it helped!

[@miamimotogroup5371]

I have same kit and verus fork with pivot ball. I want to know if you experienced any ticking/knocking noise coming from the throw out bearing and fork. I noticed you barely lubricated the TOB and fork. I’m told this could be the issue.

[@RageFueled]

Rambo Kid I have about 3-4000 miles on the setup now. It’s nice and quiet. Isn’t that bearing prepacked? The install paperwork said nothing about packing the bearing so I didn’t. I greased the shaft and face of it.

[@miamimotogroup5371]

I bought this same kit and everything, horrible chatter from the flywheel. Especially on AC

[@RageFueled]

Yes. That flywheel is very noisy. Completely freaked me out at first too.

[@thurlyoung2639]

Still driving on same clutch just ordered one myself hows it been treating ya threw the years?

[@RageFueled]

Only thing is make sure to get the new throw out bearing. Mines going out already. But other than that it’s good.

[@thurlyoung2639]

@@RageFueled alrighty sweet thanks for getting back with mw ...hows that chatter I've heard differnt stories, if ya mide me asking

[@RageFueled]

@@thurlyoung2639 the chatter isn’t so bad. It’s the rattling at idle. First time I heard it, it scared me to death. Sounds like marbles. That lightweight flywheel is noisy but with the clutch in, it’s quiet. Can’t hear it at speed. Just at idle.

[@thurlyoung2639]

@@RageFueled just got done talking to a guy and found out if you go into the tune and bump all the idle tables minimum values up 100 rpm it will get rid of that issue 🤘🤘

[@RageFueled]

@@thurlyoung2639 awesome info! Thank you!

[@gschwarzer]

Why does everyone explode the interior and pull shifter? Two pins on the shift linkage carrier just need to be pulled on top of the tranny and never need to touch inside. Designed that way....

[@RageFueled]

I have never pulled a transmission by myself before and didn’t want to forget anything and break something. I have removed the shifter a few times. I pulled it this time because it was easy and one less thing for me to wrestle with under the car.

[@peterdelfino140]

Thanks for the video

[@mingo3594]

Have you had any issues with this clutch? I’ve had a shop replaced all the exact same parts and my gears grind and also There’s a screeching noise like my throw out bearing is bad.

[@mingo3594]

They looked at it twice and also Toyota mechanic looked at it and they all said it looks fine it just needs to be broken in. 1 year later still the same just worst

[@RageFueled]

I haven’t had issues. When I speed shift it I do get a slight squeal that I assume is the TOB. The bearing with this kit is not the updated bearing. I did not know for sure at the time.

[@griffin.e6235]

I have also installed a ACT clutch kit in my frs. My throw out bearing sounded similar to yours. My question is, before you installed this kit were you getting a light rattling noise when taking off at low speeds? You could kind of hear it better at low speed in parking lots?

[@RageFueled]

No I did not, but my clutch got worn out a bit quicker than a person would expect.

[@robertorodriguez3811]

Did you have issues aligning the pressure plate with the flywheel pins? Pressure plate just won't slide over the pins

[@RageFueled]

Roberto Rodriguez no. It went on fine. I was concerned at first because I couldn’t get the pressure plate to mate against the engine block but realized it was only because the fingers were touching and putting pressure on the flywheel. The bolts pulled it up easily. No bind. Just wasn’t strong enough to push the plate on.

[@wadadlli]

Is there a video that shows clearly how to install the clips ?

[@RageFueled]

I am not sure to be honest. Sorry

[@anthonyandaloro6615]

great job!

[@Mario-hd5se]

Question do we need to grease the pilot bearing on these cars ?

[@RageFueled]

It never hurts. I usually pack a finger or two of grease into it if it isn’t sealed.

[@jonathantursich698]

Hey man, I just installed a ACT street clutch kit on my car and now I have a crank no start. Didn’t know if you had any problems here or if you had any clues on what to check. I’ve dropped my transmission about 4 times now trying to figure this out any help would be great

[@williamfoster4268]

Check the dowel pins to make sure your pressure plate are aligned correctly, if it is then check the crank senor and make sure that is aligned too. Make sure you installed and indexed the reluctor wheel the correct way (there is a dowel). i.imgur.com/FPESjQU.jpg i.imgur.com/oET9YA7.jpg i.imgur.com/0OQtAeM.jpg

[@bsuriel6758]

Jonathan Tursich would check the ground bro same happened to me

[@Itamajano]

Why did you change the clutch? Did it need replacing or you wanted a performance clutch?

[@RageFueled]

Itamajano both. It was slipping very badly. The first couple owners must have learned manual in it and after the tune, it was made much more prominent. I replaced it because of that but used the replacement to upgrade everything while I was there to prevent future issues when I get supercharged.

[@Aaron-fb6mb]

Hell yeah amazing video. Doing mine for the first time next week. Where'd you find all the torque specs?

[@RageFueled]

xan_diego86 thank you. I googled most of the specs. The clutch specific parts were torqued to the specs listed on the sheet that came with the clutch. Word of advice, go to a dealer and buy the ‘17+ throw out bearing. ACT uses the older bearing.

[@CarsonQiu]

Rage Fueled is that because of the rattle?

[@RageFueled]

No. That bearing will go out. Mine already is. The rattle is the lightweight flywheel and heavy pressure plate.

[@BRZTrackDays]

How does this pressure plate make the pedal feel compared to stock?

[@RageFueled]

It’s hard to say honestly. I have removed my clutch pedal assist spring as well. It’s stiff but still very daily drivable. I would say it’s def heavier but how much? I can’t really say.

[@jamesvang4392]

Let's not forget, there's a guy with a youtube video who removed the trans in 20 mins.

[@alexandrecastelo61]

Did you have to adjust the clutch pedal height after install?

[@RageFueled]

You do not but it’s always a good matter of course to check it.

[@manuelmonreal2399]

So this kit will fit the frs right same exact Internals as the bra

[@manuelmonreal2399]

Brz

[@RageFueled]

Yes. This is actually on an FRS. But it’ll fit both.

[@hudson1986]

Nice!!

[@miamimotogroup5371]

Don’t not buy the flywheel if you daily horrible chatter noise!!!

[@thurlyoung2639]

Are you tuned bc that can help alot with noise.. heard all you have to do is make some changes to idle

[@miamimotogroup5371]

@@thurlyoung2639 that car is long gone! Bike life

[@saulespino2510]

is that a cherry bomb?? cool!

[@RageFueled]

Saul Espino it’s actually a glasspack in place of the resonator. It killed all rasp. It has a very nice deep tone.

[@surslaughter3524]

Just ordered my clutch. Will be following you install video during my own. But I went with the SB7-HDSS for the 12 lb flywheel. Great video.

[@RageFueled]

Good luck! I hope it goes well for you!

[@surslaughter3524]

@@RageFueled thanks. Just got my versus pivot for my versus fork. So install is ready to commence maybe next week. Just bought a 2022 KTM RC 390, so now I gotta fight temptation to ride or work on my car this weekend.

[@RageFueled]

I know that struggle. My FRS sits in the garage because I’m riding my kz650 all the time. Or driving the amigo with the top off. Temptation to ride or work is real.

[@surslaughter3524]

@@RageFueled it’s nice to have options. I love my 86. Love it! And being able to smash on some boost just for kicks is awesome. But it’s nice to know I can keep it in the garage and not have to daily the heck out of it. Taking it out for work and being in traffic isn’t always a fun time.

[@RageFueled]

@@surslaughter3524 I completely agree. I treat it as a toy or cruiser these days. Sits covered up and clean in the garage. One of these days I’ll supercharge it. Nothing fancy. Just a Jackson or something. But with all these other vehicles sitting around needing parts, that’ll be a ways later on.

[@andrewahrenkiel8862]

Installing the same clutch kit and had a question about the pressure plate. The dowels from the flywheel fit tight on to the pressure plate, and I have torqued the pressure plate to spec. However, there is space between the pressure plate and the flywheel where the dowels sit. Is this how yours turned out? I don't want to force the pressure plate bolts anymore then the torque spec but I wasn't sure if there is a problem with the way it is sitting now.

[@RageFueled]

Mine mounted flush when tightened down if I recall correctly. I would double check that things were aligned properly.