Is double-clutching "really" needed with LS1's?
12-26-2002, 01:26 PM
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M6 guys, answer this: Is double-clutching "really" needed with LS1's? It is not really a big deal but I have got so many different opinions/view-points on this and I still haven't found an answer.
I always rev-match and now double-clutch(not hard) on my big WOT downshifts but I kinda feel like I'm wasting my time double-clutching. I've heard that supposedly it is easier on the T56 synchros/tranny but it is kinda of annoying to have to do it when I just want to do a nice big downshift real quickly.
So, it is really necessary on a modern-day car like the LS1?
Mike
I always rev-match and now double-clutch(not hard) on my big WOT downshifts but I kinda feel like I'm wasting my time double-clutching. I've heard that supposedly it is easier on the T56 synchros/tranny but it is kinda of annoying to have to do it when I just want to do a nice big downshift real quickly.
So, it is really necessary on a modern-day car like the LS1?
Mike
12-26-2002, 01:58 PM
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Re: M6 guys, answer this: Is double-clutching "really" needed with LS1's? wide open downshift? i'd think you would surely hit the rev limiter while doing this AND double clutching.??
i just throw the revs way up and put pressure on the stick and wait for it to find its way home, not jamming it in there.
i just throw the revs way up and put pressure on the stick and wait for it to find its way home, not jamming it in there.
12-26-2002, 02:32 PM
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Re: M6 guys, answer this: Is double-clutching "really" needed with LS1's? I was informed that was mostly for truckers b/c most of the "Big-rig" transmissions didn't have sychros.
12-26-2002, 03:40 PM
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Re: M6 guys, answer this: Is double-clutching "really" needed with LS1's? I've had a few 6spds, but I don't know what double clutching is! Is it what you do when you put in a twin disk clutch? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
12-26-2002, 04:50 PM
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Re: M6 guys, answer this: Is double-clutching "really" needed with LS1's? If I remember correctly the 63 vette was the last vehicle that the owners manual recommended double clutching. Its not been needed since.
12-26-2002, 08:16 PM
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Re: M6 guys, answer this: Is double-clutching "really" needed with LS1's? Ok, thanks! Obviously, I don't need to waste my time doing it anymore. And no, I've never hit the rev limiter while doing it. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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12-27-2002, 03:26 AM
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Re: M6 guys, answer this: Is double-clutching "really" needed with LS1's? Naw man, I saw it on a movie that you're supposed to do it for MAX performance. I doubt they'd just throw in random BS like that if it weren't true. The guy that won the race said it so he's probably pretty smart about stuff like that.
12-27-2002, 01:31 PM
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Re: M6 guys, answer this: Is double-clutching "really" needed with LS1's? And what movie was that F&F lol <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
12-28-2002, 03:39 AM
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Re: M6 guys, answer this: Is double-clutching "really" needed with LS1's? It is not necessary but the synchros are the weakest point on the T-56s I also double clutch my downshifts just because it feels so much smoother and I know it is easier on everything.
12-28-2002, 04:12 AM
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Re: M6 guys, answer this: Is double-clutching "really" needed with LS1's? True double clutching isn't even necessary on big trucks (and it certainly isn't necessary on synchronized trannys!) All you have to do in big trucks is match the RPMs and float it in gear. Double clutching is just wear and tear on the clutch plus it's a waste of time. It is, however, mandantory to pass the CDL test <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> even though almost no one in the real world does it.
12-28-2002, 03:11 PM
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Re: M6 guys, answer this: Is double-clutching "really" needed with LS1's? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 99 Black Bird T/A:
<strong> What is double clutching? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">you engage the clutch once to take out of gear and once to put in next gear matching rpm s second time.
<strong> What is double clutching? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">you engage the clutch once to take out of gear and once to put in next gear matching rpm s second time.
12-29-2002, 12:09 AM
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Re: M6 guys, answer this: Is double-clutching "really" needed with LS1's? Not needed, but it certainly does save wear on the syncros, and makes the shift feel so much nicer/smoother.
