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Hey David, I have an 87 targa rebuilt to 3.4 recently. When I completed the engine rebuild I decided to do some clutch upgrading. I replaced the original rubber disc with a spring disc and am overall happy with that. The flywheel stayed the same but I changed the pressure plate to a Kennedy aluminum unit which IIRC saved about 10 pounds on the rotating mass. I am very happy with the setup with the exception of two issues. 1) The main shaft of the trans is a little noisy at idle and under heavy acceleration up to about 2500 rpms from a standstill. 2) The clutch pedal effort is noticably greater than with the stock plate. The pressure plate version I have is their 550lb spring which is more than enough and there is supposedly is a 450lb stock version they offer in aluminum also which I would recommend if you go this route. Regarding the trans noise, I believe that much of it is contributed to bearing wear and it would probably be quieter with new bearings, 130,000 on the trans. An original rubber disc might also quiet things down as well . I really like the way the engine revs now and there are no idling problems at all with the lighter setup.