Hello everyone, it’s been a while.
I’m currently converting my Mira from an automatic K3-VET to a manual.
Here’s what I know so far:
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The flywheels and clutches for the K3-VE, K3-VET, and KJ-VET are mutually compatible.
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A KF engine flywheel can be used on a K3 engine.
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If used together with its flywheel, a KF clutch can be used as well.
Based on that, I’m planning to use an ORC clutch made for the Copen (LA400K) (rated for 16 kg·m).
However, I’m worried it may already be at its torque limit in stock form, so after any engine tuning the clutch could start slipping. I’ve also considered using a KJ-VET clutch and have obtained a flywheel for that, but in Japan most aftermarket manufacturers have discontinued those parts and only OEM units are available.
For those who have converted K3-VET cars to manual: which brand of clutch did you use?