Aluminum or Iron....Pressure Plate?

[fred cook]

I am in the process of gathering bits and pieces for a tranny rebuild and clutch replacement for my SC. For "just a few dollars more" I can replace the stock clutch with the higher performance Sachs clutch assembly with an aluminum pressure plate. Any thoughts on the pros and cons of using the aluminum pp vs the cast iron pp?

Also, need recommendations for an east coast (time, shipping costs, etc.) transmission rebuilder.

[930turbo]

I recommend the lighter combination unless the wife has to drive it. The lighter aluminum plate will give snappier response but does require a little more feness to manage. Any time I can knock a pound or two off the total curb weight, I take advantage. I think it's worth it.

[Nine9six]

Originally posted by 930turbo
I recommend the lighter combination unless the wife has to drive it. The lighter aluminum plate will give snappier response but does require a little more feness to manage. Any time I can knock a pound or two off the total curb weight, I take advantage. I think it's worth it.

I agree. But its not so much the curb weight thats the benefit here, as the reduction in weight of rotating mass which relates to the snappier response.

[herman maire]

Yup...Aluminum is the way to go if you want a more responsive motor.
Get a lightweight flywheel while your in there

[RoninLB]

I always use the Al pp.

Never used the light weight flywheel due to stalling fears on a 2.7.