BiggFooT's Procharger F-1X Build - 1047 HP on SBE

[BiggFoot]

Originally Posted by QUICRNU

I suppose they felt it was def. the clutch?


Doing Slave, Billet bushing, SS line, speed bleeder etc? or maybe already did?

I replaced the slave earlier this year because it would grind when trying to shift into reverse.

Pretty sure about the SS line.

But I need you to enlighten me a bit about the billet bushing and speed bleeder. Tell me about these pieces and the risk if not having them and I will discuss with my shop.

[QUICRNU]

Originally Posted by BiggFoot

I replaced the slave earlier this year because it would grind when trying to shift into reverse.

Pretty sure about the SS line.

But I need you to enlighten me a bit about the billet bushing and speed bleeder. Tell me about these pieces and the risk if not having them and I will discuss with my shop.

I would do everything the shop says, I didn't have my manual long, but I did the Billet Release Bearing Support. The OEM is plastic, some had said it can melt and cause the slave to fail, I'm no expert here but I did it for 80bux to be safe. Your shop might have already did it.
http://www.tickperformance.com/monst...aring-support/

The speed bleeder was just a convenience thing for me doing it myself, the slave bleeder is in a dumb spot imo, so this let me bleed the slave easily. It shouldn't need done a lot, but the separate fluid reservoir I installed was small, so I planned to change fluid more often but sold that one.

[BiggFoot]

Originally Posted by QUICRNU

I would do everything the shop says, I didn't have my manual long, but I did the Billet Release Bearing Support. The OEM is plastic, some had said it can melt and cause the slave to fail, I'm no expert here but I did it for 80bux to be safe. Your shop might have already did it.
http://www.tickperformance.com/monst...aring-support/

The speed bleeder was just a convenience thing for me doing it myself, the slave bleeder is in a dumb spot imo, so this let me bleed the slave easily. It shouldn't need done a lot, but the separate fluid reservoir I installed was small, so I planned to change fluid more often but sold that one.

Thanks for the clarification. I read though your build thread this morning again. Quite impressive detail and would be great help to anyone planning to do work themselves.

[BiggFoot]

Should I or shouldn't I . . . Very tempting to do this at same time with the new McLeod RXT Twin clutch. Expensive though!!

http://rpmtransmissions.com/page54.html

[mrimpala02]

Hmmm.... very tempting indeed!!

If you were a street brawler like me I would say take your chances. But since you spend most of your time beating the crap out of it at the track I say go for it. There are plenty people that have gotten by without, but with your future goals in mind I think you will have to go there sooner or later.

[BiggFoot]

Originally Posted by mrimpala02

Hmmm.... very tempting indeed!!

If you were a street brawler like me I would say take your chances. But since you spend most of your time beating the crap out of it at the track I say go for it. There are plenty people that have gotten by without, but with your future goals in mind I think you will have to go there sooner or later.

Actually Mrimpala you got me all wrong

I may make it to the track twice/year and I usually only go if I have done work on the car that should make it considerably faster. My last track run was December 2016 during a track rental, so I am due to go back to see how the extra 150 hp will affect my ET.

I am thinking I will stick with the stock TR6060 for now. I am already a gambler (as you know) so I will make a few more rolls

[bct10985]

Tick performance does tr6060 rebuilds with the billet shafts also.

[BiggFoot]

Originally Posted by bct10985

Tick performance does tr6060 rebuilds with the billet shafts also.

Yes sir I knew about Tick because someone told me about them. My shop stands by RPM and even though a bit more expensive than Tick, when/if I do go to one of these monster trannies I will go with what my shop recommends. You gotta dance with the one that brought you!

[Unavowed]

Another transmission builder you may want to consider: http://www.rktperformance.com/drivetrain-upgrades/

[BiggFoot]

Originally Posted by Unavowed

Another transmission builder you may want to consider: http://www.rktperformance.com/drivetrain-upgrades/

Interesting approach they take. Onesie, twosie, you until the price begins to creep up there.

On the other hand, RPM just jams it home like Dr "J" use to do.

[mrimpala02]

Originally Posted by BiggFoot

Actually Mrimpala you got me all wrong

I may make it to the track twice/year and I usually only go if I have done work on the car that should make it considerably faster. My last track run was December 2016 during a track rental, so I am due to go back to see how the extra 150 hp will affect my ET.

I am thinking I will stick with the stock TR6060 for now. I am already a gambler (as you know) so I will make a few more rolls

That sounds like a Dos Equis commercial.

"I don't usually go the track often, but when I do I shoot for 9's!"

And I guess this song does apply to us that like to ride the edge! LOL!
https://youtu.be/Jj4nJ1YEAp4?t=1m10s

[BiggFoot]

LOL Mrimpala.

I just noticed in your sig that you are running the Mcleod Twin RXT. You happy with that clutch?

[mrimpala02]

Originally Posted by BiggFoot

LOL Mrimpala.

I just noticed in your sig that you are running the Mcleod Twin RXT. You happy with that clutch?

I have been happy with it so far! I've had it for about 6,000 miles. It's sometimes has very small amount of chatter taking off from a stop at low RPMS, but if you slip it a bit more it goes away. Overall it feels very close to stock.

[BiggFoot]

Shop now has the McLeod Twin RXT and my Camaro goes in Monday for the install.

Supposed to give the new clutch ~ 500 miles of normal street driving.

I should probably ask for a clear definition of "normal" street driving, LOL!!