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Post by dexameth on Dec 26, 2016 18:13:51 GMT -5
Those variators have been all I've ran. I'll admit that the bushings are CRAP, and the ramp plate will hit the roller ramps at idle and leave a little notch on the ramp. But, these variators are a good upgrade for the time being. When the vibrations come, check the bushing; I bet it's wallowed out.
I've used the blue springs it comes with, they are a tad bit stronger than stock. I'm running red/2k springs now, which IMO are better than these blue ones. I hate when my clutch is trying to engage right away. The rollers these come with are pretty good, but you do have to mix them, or invest in a good set of sliders.
To do the job, go to Harbor Freight and pick up the Chicago brand impact wrench and a set of sockets. I think I'm using an 11/16" socket on mine. It'll blast that nut right off and allow you to swap stuff out. You'll also need an 8mm socket and probably and extension to get that stupid CVT cover off. Good luck!
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Post by greggkinney on Dec 27, 2016 0:33:59 GMT -5
I'm with dexameth on liking the feel and initial performance of the dlh. On the downside is the quality, mine got the the notches from the backplate too. Tracks wore fast and finally the guide pins snapped off. I'd run them again if I had alot of them so I could change it weekly . I bought a new variator nut last week from s.p.e and it's a 18mm. almost forgot 90gtvert has a how to on replacing that nasty bushing, I believe maybe it's piratelabs that has mentioned successfully doing this and is impressed with the improvement
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Post by 90GTVert on Dec 27, 2016 9:36:03 GMT -5
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Post by dexameth on Dec 27, 2016 15:08:44 GMT -5
I've replaced variator bushings a few times. My problem is I leave burrs on the end of the bushing and then the variator doesn't slide smoothly on the boss. I use a socket with as close to the same outer diameter of the bushing, but no matter what it always seems sticky after I compete the process...
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Post by 90GTVert on Dec 27, 2016 16:52:20 GMT -5
I've replaced variator bushings a few times. My problem is I leave burrs on the end of the bushing and then the variator doesn't slide smoothly on the boss. I use a socket with as close to the same outer diameter of the bushing, but no matter what it always seems sticky after I compete the process... Maybe pressing too hard? Go slow and make sure you stop as soon as it's all the way in. If you can't seem to avoid it, I'd try a razor to deburr or filing if that won't do it. I've also had them deform a bit if the fit is too tight, and had luck finding a socket or rod that's just a hair larger than the bushing and pushing that through. Not ideal, but it has worked.
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