3Vs...We're Not Dead Yet!

[Jbrad]

let's talk tires. What size is everyone running?

 

[Boone]

285/35/19 RE-71R. Wheels are 19x10 ET40.

 

[racer47]

315/30R18 18x11, 335/30R18 18x12, A7's

 

[Fabman]

335/30/18 square

 

[RodS197]

Currently BBS 18X10 with 285/30-18 R1. Looking to go with Apex 18x11 (tire to be determined) next year, provided I can save some money over the winter or convince Santa it would be a great "gift"...

 

[ChrisM]

I've got 18x9.5s running 275 Hankooks right now. I have Apex 18x11s waiting in storage and plan to put 315s on them.

 

[Jbrad]

Looking to update my oil pan this “offseason” and was wondering what people are running. Canton,moroso, 2013 GT500 or none at all. I like the OE gt500 as it may be better long road but I was curious what everyone is running.

 

[Fabman]

Looking to update my oil pan this “offseason” and was wondering what people are running. Canton,moroso, 2013 GT500 or none at all. I like the OE gt500 as it may be better long road but I was curious what everyone is running.

While the later Coyote pans may fit the short block, the oil pickup will not.
I believe (and someone correct me if I'm wrong) you will need to stick with a 3 valve specific pan or fabricate a one off pickup tube. Moroso and Canton seem to be the popular candidates for this generation.

 

[Boone]

Unfortunately it's been discontinued, but if you can find one, it's on my iron alloy block Boss50 big bore stroker.

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[Jbrad]

Looking to upgrade to the 2011+ uca mount which was explained to me is a better option than the shorter one currently on my 05. Is there anything special I need to look out for in the install or is it plug and play?

 

[ChrisM]

Looking to upgrade to the 2011+ uca mount which was explained to me is a better option than the shorter one currently on my 05. Is there anything special I need to look out for in the install or is it plug and play?

You just need the UCA mount from a 2011-2014. I don't know if the hardware is the same.

 

[Fabman]

Looking to upgrade to the 2011+ uca mount which was explained to me is a better option than the shorter one currently on my 05. Is there anything special I need to look out for in the install or is it plug and play?

Kenny Brown has a nice option with a longer arm for a longer instant center and better antisquat.
If you are upgrading this is a nice option.

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[Norm Peterson]

Looking to upgrade to the 2011+ uca mount which was explained to me is a better option than the shorter one currently on my 05. Is there anything special I need to look out for in the install or is it plug and play?

I think on the early S197s you must drop the gas tank. Later S197s, I think you could get away without having to.


Norm

 

[Competition Orange]

What are you all doing for clutches? Will the stock clutch last with HPDEs? Looking at a LUK OEM replacement clutch kit and flywheel. $290.

Thanks.

 

[Fabman]

What are you all doing for clutches? Will the stock clutch last with HPDEs? Looking at a LUK OEM replacement clutch kit and flywheel. $290.

Thanks.

I ran a McLeod RXT double disc on a Fidanza aluminum flywheel. Totally Bullet proof.

 

[Competition Orange]

I ran a McLeod RXT double disc on a Fidanza aluminum flywheel. Totally Bullet proof.

Is that needed for stock power levels? I'm struggling to justify the prices of these upgraded clutches. Will stock not survive?

 

[Fabman]

Is that needed for stock power levels? I'm struggling to justify the prices of these upgraded clutches. Will stock not survive?

No but it will take a beating. The stock clutch is very limited. Road racing is very hard on clutches. I would not put a stock clutch in a track car.

 

[JDee]

No but it will take a beating. The stock clutch is very limited. Road racing is very hard on clutches. I would not put a stock clutch in a track car.

I second that. Even with a stock engine and only running HPDEs my S550 factory clutch was toast after about 25 track days. The new Exedy clutch has made a huge difference in shifting, though it can't reverse the damage to the trans syncros. That syncro problem will get rectified over the winter.

 

[Fabman]

I second that. Even with a stock engine and only running HPDEs my S550 factory clutch was toast after about 25 track days. The new Exedy clutch has made a huge difference in shifting, though it can't reverse the damage to the trans syncros. That syncro problem will get rectified over the winter.

I also switched to the Exedy hyper single. I hope its as durable as my RXT was.

 

[Jbrad]

Have you don’t it? I was reading the the stock mount holes are larger than aftermarket holes. I was looking at the bmr mount but not a fan of the “snowman” mounting holes. Was wondering if I’m overthinking it and just get a take off upper mount from a buddy of mine.

You just need the UCA mount from a 2011-2014. I don't know if the hardware is the same.