manual trans and clutch quaetion

[Jim Caughlin]

Originally Posted by joespanova

I 60ft between a 1.26- 1.30 most of the time @ 3000 lbs. I also beat it up pretty good. This was my first rebuild in years.

Beating them up is what it's all about, I didn't buy these kinds of parts to keep them on the shelf.

[weedburner]

Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin

Really hard to argue with a basic Softlock and alum flywheel. It's more about properly tuning these type of generally available components than spending money on snake oil.

Are you referring to the 'tamer as snake oil?

[Mike Taylor 3601]

Originally Posted by weedburner

Are you referring to the 'tamer as snake oil?

My opinion is ..... I have never been able to get a clutch tamer to close a storm door consistently or properly.... I don't believe I want it hooked to my clutch......

Mike Taylor 3601

[weedburner]

Originally Posted by Mike Taylor 3601

My opinion is ..... I have never been able to get a clutch tamer to close a storm door consistently or properly.... I don't believe I want it hooked to my clutch......

Mike Taylor 3601

Lots of pictures like this of guys that use my storm door closers...

[Mark Yacavone]

Grant, Does he "bracket race" like we do here?

If not ...irrelevant ;-)

[weedburner]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Grant, Does he "bracket race" like we do here?

If not ...irrelevant ;-)

The class is heads-up, but...

[Mark Yacavone]

Here you go.... Lamb, 2019 ,Gateway

14 cars...4 rounds
.083, .068, .087, .078

I don't know about y'all but I couldn't get past the first round of NHRA Stock
with lights like that.

[weedburner]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Here you go.... Lamb, 2019 ,Gateway

14 cars...4 rounds
.083, .068, .087, .078

I don't know about y'all but I couldn't get past the first round of NHRA Stock
with lights like that.

...but the car/clutch is pretty consistent with decent efficiency. Not bad for a clutch using a storm door closer instead of counterweight...

......#1...........#2..........#3..........#4
...1.3079...1.2818...1.3036...1.3082
...4.0462...4.0577...4.0678...4.0782
...6.3877...6.3946...6.4013...6.4171
...104.70...104.75...104.94...104.58

[Woodfin]

A tip of the hat to all the replies. I enjoyed the reading and education. At this time, the class and organization I was considering is it's the infancy. I am not willing to invest $6,000.00 plus for trans and clutch and related items that may have a very limited application. I am going ahead with the build of my 75 Vette but initially it will be an automatic for foot brake no e racing. With an eye on the manual trans class in the future.

[Adger Smith]

Larry Woodfin, I'm with you on the investment.
The rules makers are stuck on stick shift only. I even suggested a Bruno drive with a G force 5 speed. A sizeable investment for an index race.
I just happen to have a very handicapped left side from race car accident.
I do not have the ability to clutch or the physical abilities to do required clutch maintenance.
I have actually stepped up to sponsor the new Nostalgia Modified.
I wish them Luck with their events.
After I heal from the recent left foot repair I plan on having my Gen 3 V-6 SS/Modified program back in operation & being at some NHRA divisional events.