single mass flywheel conversion?

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Dustinicus

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I read a lot about people switching to the single mass, but havent been able to pin down the clutch. could I use the DMF pressure plate on the SMF? Or does this require the use of an entirely different clutch and pressure plate?
I ask because the conversion I am doing allows me to use the stock flywheel and pressure plate, but I have been reading that the SMF is a far superior unit, and the center appears to have clearance so i am not limited by the clutch I can use.
Thank you
Dustin
 
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What transmission are you using?
 
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“None yet” should be ok with any clutch or combination.

It would be good to know what car and year you are talking about.
 
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The engine is from an 06 jetta BRM with a 5 speed. I got the engine for a 4wd project. It's going into a 96 dodge neon, on a shortened 91 f150 frame, with an 80's jeep t176 transmission. I took the 5 speed apart, saved the bellhousing section and cut the differential part off of it, and I'm working on making a spacer/adapter between the transmission and bellhousing (it needs a spacer for proper input shaft engagement)

So the clutch needs to be 10 spline but the diameter has to be closer to 8.5" to fit the flywheel and pressure plate.

I was wondering if I could use the pressure plate I have with the dual mass flywheel, or would I need a different one with a single mass flywheel.
I hope that helped to clear things up a bit.
Dustin
 
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Dustinicus said:
The engine is from an 06 jetta BRM with a 5 speed. I got the engine for a 4wd project. It's going into a 96 dodge neon, on a shortened 91 f150 frame, with an 80's jeep t176 transmission. I took the 5 speed apart, saved the bellhousing section and cut the differential part off of it, and I'm working on making a spacer/adapter between the transmission and bellhousing (it needs a spacer for proper input shaft engagement)

So the clutch needs to be 10 spline but the diameter has to be closer to 8.5" to fit the flywheel and pressure plate.

I was wondering if I could use the pressure plate I have with the dual mass flywheel, or would I need a different one with a single mass flywheel.
I hope that helped to clear things up a bit.
Dustin
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You are in relatively uncharted territory, good luck
 
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In my conversion project, I went in the opposite direction. I decided that the DMF would be better for the transmission (02 ALH engine in an 84 Vanagon). The DMF is smooth and quiet as well as provides a good shift.

I agree that you are in uncharted territory.

I sold my only SMF, otherwise I'd do some comparison for you.
 
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I kind of figured I would be relatively alone in this, but I appreciate your input either way
Dustin


EDIT: I jsut wanted to add that part of the reason for my question is because I read that the SMF is 228mm. If that is the friction surface, and searches for a stock replacement are correct, then I could in fact use a 9" clutch disk, and that would greatly increase the clutches I have available to me.
thanks again
 
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