I just had this clutch installed last week along with an RPS pressure plate and new stock flywheel. Being the talentless chump that I am, I paid someone else to install it so I don't know which way they put it in.. What I *can* tell you is that it definitely doesn't make any sort of grinding noise. In fact, now that it's broken in, it's quieter and easier to smoothly engage than the stock clutch was. So far I think it's a great setup... hope you get yours sorted out.
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