Broken Clutch Disc - 3rd gen 3sgte, car won't shift into gear Options

[jcbass7]

I'm making this its own thread for search purposes, just another story of a clutch disc losing a spring on a 3SGTE swap with the S54 tranny.

The swap had 30k on it, I am unsure if the clutch was new when it was swapped or if it was used, but I'm assuming it was new. So 30k and dead...

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If you look up the name ASCO it directs you to Aisin which is the OEM manufacturer for Toyota Clutches. This tells me that a quality, performance clutch is necessary for a 3SGTE swapped with an s54. I know most people already know that, but I just wanted to add another story and some more proof to the argument.

This post has been edited by jcbass7: Apr 28, 2012 - 5:23 PM

[jcbass7]

The flywheel looks ok, a few scorch marks from a hard launch, but should be fine. I might resurface it or put in a lightweight flywheel while its out.

Manny, any more info on that set-up? I'll take your word for that one and get the unsprung disk, I've seen enough pictures of springs breaking.

Its still the 3S pressure plate, with the 5S spline count correct? Its been a while since I ordered a clutch kit for the S54 - 3SGTE combo.