Textrailia Exo Skel installed
02-11-2007, 07:34 PM
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Textrailia Exo Skel installed Well guys I just installed my Textrailia Exo Skel clutch today and all I can say is WOW!!! 
I had a Centerforce DFX and it was toast. My flywheel was burned badly. I was having trouble getting the car in gear at the track when the nitrous hit and all I could smell was clutch burn. The Textrailia clutch is a lot softer and is very street-able compared to my Centerforce. The textrailia also grabs very hard when you let out the clutch so now I give some more RPMs so the car wont stall. This thing grabs harder then the Centerforce and it grabs like no other clutch I've had before. It was just installed today so I have not dumped the clutch yet but I cant wait. It has no chatter yet and also I can not believe how smooth my transmission feels now. If any one needs a new clutch that has some type of power adder or a lot of bolt ons all I can say is spend the extra money. You won't regret it!! I will keep you posted on how it performs at the track. 
I had a Centerforce DFX and it was toast. My flywheel was burned badly. I was having trouble getting the car in gear at the track when the nitrous hit and all I could smell was clutch burn. The Textrailia clutch is a lot softer and is very street-able compared to my Centerforce. The textrailia also grabs very hard when you let out the clutch so now I give some more RPMs so the car wont stall. This thing grabs harder then the Centerforce and it grabs like no other clutch I've had before. It was just installed today so I have not dumped the clutch yet but I cant wait. It has no chatter yet and also I can not believe how smooth my transmission feels now. If any one needs a new clutch that has some type of power adder or a lot of bolt ons all I can say is spend the extra money. You won't regret it!! I will keep you posted on how it performs at the track. 
02-12-2007, 06:15 PM
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just curious im planning on getting a new clutch 2 and im deciding between the Textrailia and LS7 , my ? is it best to buy the option such as
ARP Pro Series Flywheel Bolt Kit (M11 x 1.5): Yes (+$24.88)No
GM Clutch Slave Cylinder/Actuator: 1997-2004 Corvette LS1 & LS6 (+$126.74)1998-2002 Camaro & Firebird LS1 (+$119.95)None2004 GTO LS1 (+$109.95)2005-2007 GTO LS2 (+$243.29)2005-2007 GTO LS2 (+$243.29)
GM Flywheel Bolt Kit (M11 x 1.5 x 23.5):
ARP Pro Series Flywheel Bolt Kit (M11 x 1.5): Yes (+$24.88)No
GM Clutch Slave Cylinder/Actuator: 1997-2004 Corvette LS1 & LS6 (+$126.74)1998-2002 Camaro & Firebird LS1 (+$119.95)None2004 GTO LS1 (+$109.95)2005-2007 GTO LS2 (+$243.29)2005-2007 GTO LS2 (+$243.29)
GM Flywheel Bolt Kit (M11 x 1.5 x 23.5):
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02-12-2007, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by greatwhitess
How was the install? Did you install it "exactly" according to Textralia's instructions or were there any other tips you might have. BTW mine is on order and should be here within the week.
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02-12-2007, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 99 black ss sj
just curious im planning on getting a new clutch 2 and im deciding between the Textrailia and LS7 , my ? is it best to buy the option such as
ARP Pro Series Flywheel Bolt Kit (M11 x 1.5): Yes (+$24.88)No
GM Clutch Slave Cylinder/Actuator: 1997-2004 Corvette LS1 & LS6 (+$126.74)1998-2002 Camaro & Firebird LS1 (+$119.95)None2004 GTO LS1 (+$109.95)2005-2007 GTO LS2 (+$243.29)2005-2007 GTO LS2 (+$243.29)
GM Flywheel Bolt Kit (M11 x 1.5 x 23.5):
ARP Pro Series Flywheel Bolt Kit (M11 x 1.5): Yes (+$24.88)No
GM Clutch Slave Cylinder/Actuator: 1997-2004 Corvette LS1 & LS6 (+$126.74)1998-2002 Camaro & Firebird LS1 (+$119.95)None2004 GTO LS1 (+$109.95)2005-2007 GTO LS2 (+$243.29)2005-2007 GTO LS2 (+$243.29)
GM Flywheel Bolt Kit (M11 x 1.5 x 23.5):
02-12-2007, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BYUNSPEED
No one has the EXO-SKEL in stock. The person above is mistaking the OZ700 with the EXO-SKEL. We have the OZ700SBs in stock and have been selling them since they first came to the states. We should have the EXO-SKELs shortly also.
02-12-2007, 09:55 PM
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Personally I am a little dissapointed with the Exo-Skel that I just had installed in my C6.
Positives:
Pedal feel with this clutch is awesome...I would say that it is 10-15% heavier then stock, but stock was too light. Also, it is holding the power 595/617.
Negatives:
What I really don't like is the clutch seems to chatter a lot when engaging in first. I have tried varying the RPMs and it seems to be better when it is cold...but still WAY too much chatter. It has about 350 miles on it now and I am hoping that some of this will go away.
I'll report back in a couple of weeks to see if it beds in any better.
Positives:
Pedal feel with this clutch is awesome...I would say that it is 10-15% heavier then stock, but stock was too light. Also, it is holding the power 595/617.
Negatives:
What I really don't like is the clutch seems to chatter a lot when engaging in first. I have tried varying the RPMs and it seems to be better when it is cold...but still WAY too much chatter. It has about 350 miles on it now and I am hoping that some of this will go away.
I'll report back in a couple of weeks to see if it beds in any better.
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Originally Posted by gametech
You really have to beat the **** out of the Tex clutches to get rid of the chatter. Of course, I've never believed in a soft break-in period for anything (except maybe rear end gears).
03-08-2007, 05:09 PM
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MIne chattered for the 1st couple thousand miles.
Now it engages much better after 3k miles.
The thing grabs better than any other clutch I've had & I think this is # 5.
I ran it really hard last night and it engauged and shifted extremely well.
I wouldn't buy any other clutch for my big cub and big shot motor.
BTW I have a brand new spec 5 for sale.
$400 takes it, includes flywheel.
Now it engages much better after 3k miles.
The thing grabs better than any other clutch I've had & I think this is # 5.
I ran it really hard last night and it engauged and shifted extremely well.
I wouldn't buy any other clutch for my big cub and big shot motor.
BTW I have a brand new spec 5 for sale.
$400 takes it, includes flywheel.
03-08-2007, 06:11 PM
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I have several ExoSkel's left in stock ready to ship
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i got mine a few months ago but my car is under construction so i havent ran it yet but am excited to see how it works. i have been through 4 clutches and i hope this is the last one i have to buy.
if you are installing this clutch with a McLeod bellhousing with a motor plate you must cut down the heads of the bolts that are on the back of the flywheel with a lathe, they hit the motor plate. i had to take about 1/16" off them so they would clear.
if you are installing this clutch with a McLeod bellhousing with a motor plate you must cut down the heads of the bolts that are on the back of the flywheel with a lathe, they hit the motor plate. i had to take about 1/16" off them so they would clear.
