3S-GE Beams Clutch Questions Options

[G4Frost]

I have a 3SGE Beams in my SS-III that I presume has the stock JDM clutch in it

My clutch feels like its on its last legs its not slipping in everyday use but if I do put my foot down it doesn't slip but it does stink like burnt clutch sometimes and it releases and grabs right at the very top of the clutch pedal pedal. So what I was wondering if when I do have to replace it if you have any recommendations of what clutch kit to get (as long as it can take a hammering) and whether you think its possible to do in the garage myself or if I should take it into a shop.

and if it is worth getting a clutch kit with a new flywheel and the whole shibang or just get a stock clutch disc and if there are any guides on how to do it as I have never replaced a clutch before.

[Tigawoods]

I have a 3SGE Beams in my SS-III that I presume has the stock JDM clutch in it

My clutch feels like its on its last legs its not slipping in everyday use but if I do put my foot down it doesn't slip but it does stink like burnt clutch sometimes and it releases and grabs right at the very top of the clutch pedal pedal. So what I was wondering if when I do have to replace it if you have any recommendations of what clutch kit to get (as long as it can take a hammering) and whether you think its possible to do in the garage myself or if I should take it into a shop.

and if it is worth getting a clutch kit with a new flywheel and the whole shibang or just get a stock clutch disc and if there are any guides on how to do it as I have never replaced a clutch before.

It can definitely be done at home in the garage with the right tools.

There is a thread on how to remove the trans in the forum. Check it out.

If you dont get a new flywheel its recommended that you get the stock flywheel resurfaced. It shouldn't cost too much for a resurface and since the BEAMS FW is already fairly light, id just stick with that one and have it surfaced.

5SFE aftermarket clutches work, brands? search around and read other peoples experiences with certain brands. I myself have have a SPEC clutch that was on my 5S and now is being used on my BEAMS. I havent had any problem with it and it feels almost stock.

[G4Frost]

I have a 3SGE Beams in my SS-III that I presume has the stock JDM clutch in it

My clutch feels like its on its last legs its not slipping in everyday use but if I do put my foot down it doesn't slip but it does stink like burnt clutch sometimes and it releases and grabs right at the very top of the clutch pedal pedal. So what I was wondering if when I do have to replace it if you have any recommendations of what clutch kit to get (as long as it can take a hammering) and whether you think its possible to do in the garage myself or if I should take it into a shop.

and if it is worth getting a clutch kit with a new flywheel and the whole shibang or just get a stock clutch disc and if there are any guides on how to do it as I have never replaced a clutch before.

It can definitely be done at home in the garage with the right tools.

There is a thread on how to remove the trans in the forum. Check it out.

If you dont get a new flywheel its recommended that you get the stock flywheel resurfaced. It shouldn't cost too much for a resurface and since the BEAMS FW is already fairly light, id just stick with that one and have it surfaced.

5SFE aftermarket clutches work, brands? search around and read other peoples experiences with certain brands. I myself have have a SPEC clutch that was on my 5S and now is being used on my BEAMS. I havent had any problem with it and it feels almost stock.

I Can only seem to find one about fully removing the trans in a 7AFE is that the one you are talking about?7AFE
If so do you recommend taking the whole thing out of the car or replacing it while it is still half connected
and if I do remove the whole thing it should I replace anything like seals at the same time or not worry about them unless they start leaking in the future.
when you say right tools what do you mean. Cause I got the standard wrenches and impact gun and stuff but when it says to pry it will I need a special tool like a pickle fork or just a standard mini crowbar
I will probably need to pick up the Hanes celica guide aswell to give me some tips through it all haha.

Thanks so much for the help