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05-01-2005, 01:45 PM
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Isnt' there a blanket you can put over the trans to? I remember reading an article on one made of kevlar IIRC.
I dump the clutch at 6600+ rpm at the track and this has been one of the things in the back of my mind. I'll definitely be doing this mod with the new clutch.
Isnt' there a blanket you can put over the trans to? I remember reading an article on one made of kevlar IIRC.
I dump the clutch at 6600+ rpm at the track and this has been one of the things in the back of my mind. I'll definitely be doing this mod with the new clutch.
05-01-2005, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Fireball
here was my original SFI bellhousing install thread 
https://ls1tech.com/forums/manual-transmission/258875-mcleod-sfi-bellhousing-installed-pics-info-within.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/manual-transmission/258875-mcleod-sfi-bellhousing-installed-pics-info-within.html
thanks for the thread and info...i found that lakewood also makes an s.f.i. bellhousing for our cars but i can't find anyone running one. i may go with it b/c its about $100 cheeper than the mcleod.
05-01-2005, 05:49 PM
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The McLoed is on back order. I ordered one from Thunder 3-4 weeks ago and still nothing. Just a heads up, if you are getting one, order it soon. IMO, these bellhousings are must haves when you start making decent power, revving high, and doing high rpm clutch dumps. Might be a good idea for the lower power cars too. Not having your feet get cut off for a few hundred bucks is worth the price to me.
05-01-2005, 06:18 PM
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Since when did we have a SFI bellhousing come out? The last I heard was for a LS1 swap to a SBC motor.
This is NOT good news! I have a 3I and push ~430 HP and spin to 7k.......
This is NOT good news! I have a 3I and push ~430 HP and spin to 7k.......
05-02-2005, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by SilverFox_SS
thanks for the thread and info...i found that lakewood also makes an s.f.i. bellhousing for our cars but i can't find anyone running one. i may go with it b/c its about $100 cheeper than the mcleod.
Isnt' there a blanket you can put over the trans to
05-02-2005, 11:29 AM
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The tranny blanket is for the tranny, not the bellhousing. You're supposed to have a SFI Bellhousing and SFI tranny case, but the blanket is for the tranny's that don't have an SFI case available or a SFI tranny sheild.
05-02-2005, 11:54 AM
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If you swap to a TH400... what's the deal with that? I have heard about flexplates exploding too... so do the th400's that most people run have a blowproof housing that's SFI approved on them already.. or is there somethign else to along with it?
If I planned on keeping the 6 speed in my car forever..that mcloud housing would be on order, if not already on my car.... but I've ben putting it off as I'm not sure exactly whaty I'm gonna do when the spec 4I clutch I'm running or the tranny goes on me.
If I planned on keeping the 6 speed in my car forever..that mcloud housing would be on order, if not already on my car.... but I've ben putting it off as I'm not sure exactly whaty I'm gonna do when the spec 4I clutch I'm running or the tranny goes on me.
05-02-2005, 06:40 PM
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i was wrong...
Originally Posted by SilverFox_SS
thanks for the thread and info...i found that lakewood also makes an s.f.i. bellhousing for our cars but i can't find anyone running one. i may go with it b/c its about $100 cheeper than the mcleod.
I was wrong... the lakewood is to adapt a t10 to an ls1. i should have looked into it more before i posted. I now have a mcleod on order. hopefully it gets here soon.
05-02-2005, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by sscam68
Isnt' there a blanket you can put over the trans to? I remember reading an article on one made of kevlar IIRC.
http://www.exoticmuscle.com/webpage....&CATSEL=SAFETY
Downside is it won't protect the engine block. It has a label that says "SFI Manufacturer Certified 4-1" I haven't installed it yet, waiting for warmer weather.
05-03-2005, 02:08 PM
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Any clutch can let go, most of these clutches for these cars use stock pressure plate covers and flywheels - 500rwhp and 7000rpm you are asking for trouble. IMO its silly for anyone to make that kind of power and not and not have a scattershield. One day someone is going to get hurt..
05-03-2005, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Fireball
here was my original SFI bellhousing install thread
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=258875
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=258875
Do they make a plate for the transmission side as well??? It would be nice to protect it from fragments as it can be costly as well...
05-03-2005, 11:35 PM
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Guess I'll be make the minimal investment when its time...beats buying a new block incase you granade a clutch.
05-04-2005, 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by USAF WS6 T/A
Do they make a plate for the transmission side as well??? It would be nice to protect it from fragments as it can be costly as well...