it's gettin' close!
I just went through all 53 pages and wow this car is a beast!! Very nice!! I wish I would've at least checked out power tour when it passed by through here just to see your car 
any updates?
any updates? 
Thread Starter
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,608
Likes: 0
From: Webb City, MO...out in the garage
The car is on jackstands again. There's an issue with the clutch/slave or possibly the transmission. I haven't had time to really address the issue because I've been building a turbo kit for a friends '67 Camaro and helping with the tuning. I plan on having my rear end powdercoated and getting new shocks & springs while the tranny is out.
Thread Starter
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,608
Likes: 0
From: Webb City, MO...out in the garage
probably need a new master cylinder, or at least do the drill mod. i don't know anything about your car, but that's a good place to start. FWIW, even if it isn't your problem, you should look into the Tick adjustable master cylinder, it's badass and worth every penny
Thread Starter
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,608
Likes: 0
From: Webb City, MO...out in the garage
fitting on the slave? i've seen a few of those strip out, i guess they're pretty easy to ruin. i've never done it, but i've seen a few and fixed them for people. they must think you need retard gorilla strength to tighten them up.
For the record, when you say "leaking at the bell housing" you mean brake/clutch fluid, not engine oil, right?
For the record, when you say "leaking at the bell housing" you mean brake/clutch fluid, not engine oil, right?
Right. Im hoping all it is....is the speed bleeder . GM master tech installed it. 500 miles later lost pedal bled it and got pedal back for 50 miles before emptied and lost pedal . I drove the car back from Cali 2 months ago when I bought it and then with the clutch install have driven it 8 days lol. I'll keep you posted on the . I have another new slave to put on so we'll . All parts were new GM parts. Maybe one day I'll get the adjustable master.
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die
Verdad Gallardo
The car is on jackstands again. There's an issue with the clutch/slave or possibly the transmission. I haven't had time to really address the issue because I've been building a turbo kit for a friends '67 Camaro and helping with the tuning. I plan on having my rear end powdercoated and getting new shocks & springs while the tranny is out.
I finally got mine on the road. but last year clutch issues was what kept me off the roads.
Thread Starter
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,608
Likes: 0
From: Webb City, MO...out in the garage
Finally got the clutch out today
The first disc had lost the rivet heads that secure it to its hub, so it was just floating on the input shaft during shifts or at idle with the clutch pedal pressed:
The plate between the first and second disc had some funky new hot spots that weren't there in June when i last had it apart:
You can also see that the rivets on the 2nd disc were on the verge of shearing off:
The $2500 pile of scrap metal, you can see the hub is completely detached from the first disc here:
What's funny is i was actually relieved to see all this damage. I was regretting my costly decision to bring the car home on a Uhaul from Detroit, espeically after turning down all the generous offers from people saying i could use their shops and tools to fix the car and continue on the Power Tour. If i had taken it apart and found all this, i may have left it in Detroit
I can't read the dial indicator and turn the engine at the same time, so i need a buddy to help finish checking the runout on the bellhousing:
The first disc had lost the rivet heads that secure it to its hub, so it was just floating on the input shaft during shifts or at idle with the clutch pedal pressed:
The plate between the first and second disc had some funky new hot spots that weren't there in June when i last had it apart:
You can also see that the rivets on the 2nd disc were on the verge of shearing off:
The $2500 pile of scrap metal, you can see the hub is completely detached from the first disc here:
What's funny is i was actually relieved to see all this damage. I was regretting my costly decision to bring the car home on a Uhaul from Detroit, espeically after turning down all the generous offers from people saying i could use their shops and tools to fix the car and continue on the Power Tour. If i had taken it apart and found all this, i may have left it in Detroit
I can't read the dial indicator and turn the engine at the same time, so i need a buddy to help finish checking the runout on the bellhousing:
Thread Starter
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,608
Likes: 0
From: Webb City, MO...out in the garage
Call Tick Performance. Tell them you want a Monster twin. I literally just ordered the stage 2 twin before i posted those pics.
I just have to say - I love your car! I know that you have had some problems but I'm sure you anticipated a few with a build like this. I just wish I had the know how and funds to do this.... MAD SKILLS MAN!!!
What made you get a triple disk? Twin disk would have been plenty. McLeod RXT here no issues whatsoever. Extremely well built clutch.