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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by Zach on Today at 08:01:43 AM »

I need to get a clutch too. Does the Zoom clutch have the same pressure to disengage it? Basically pedal pressure.  I don't need a super strongly clutch just a basic one but a smooth and relatively easy on my leg one.

I’ll let you know in a few days lol, it’s cheap and it’s a relatively stock replacement so I’d imagine it’s easy on the legs. Haven’t seen anyone complain about pressure, just that they like the clutch.

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Mechanical / Re: Boosting a 301 (for fun)

« Last post by ryeguy2006a on Today at 07:37:39 AM »

Please keep us posted on your progress! I like the sounds of 7lbs of boost. That should wake up the engine a bit. Gale Banks has always said that 14 psi, will essentially double the output of an engine. So at 7lbs you should be at about 1.5x your engine's output.

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Shows & Events / Re: return of pontiac?

« Last post by rkellerjr on Today at 06:09:48 AM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FVBKs7cDGY

car and driver ran an ad showing return of pontiac
was this an april fool joke that got out of control

Someone posted in that video thread: the last line on the Ad says it all:  "DISCLAIMER: Do you need to be told that this advertisement is fake and not to be taken seriously?  Our lawyers think you do."
On another note, the camaro is going away, again, and I believe the Malibu will cease to exist soon as well.

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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by FormTA on Today at 03:35:35 AM »

I need to get a clutch too. Does the Zoom clutch have the same pressure to disengage it? Basically pedal pressure.  I don't need a super strongly clutch just a basic one but a smooth and relatively easy on my leg one.

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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by 81Blackbird on Today at 02:46:53 AM »

At one point it was suggested to have both the flywheel and pressure plate balanced together.  I was surprised at the weight that was added to balance the unit.

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Lobby / Re: Topic replies

« Last post by aussieta on Today at 12:04:43 AM »

manual window winders point down and forward
roughly where firewall meets floor pan
this was to clear peoples knees
read this a million years ago in an old holden manual

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Lobby / Re: Topic replies

« Last post by 5th T/A on May 14, 2024, 04:05:47 PM »

Not to get side tracked but with the detail you put into posts Ben I’d honestly like to see you do a write up sometime on that  RHD conversion and what went into it.

I can’t begin to imagine what a project this would be. Did it require an entire firewall replacement? How did you convert the steering gear box? Heater box and AC case. Under dashboard and under hood wiring. Even an abbreviated explanation would be very interesting.

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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by 5th T/A on May 14, 2024, 03:42:16 PM »

Many many years ago in the 70’s I worked in a transmission shop. The shop owners had a policy that when we replaced a clutch the flywheel got machined. If it couldn’t get machined it was replaced. This was done because they didn’t want any comebacks. A flywheel with hard spots is more likely to chatter.

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Mechanical / Re: Toasted Clutch

« Last post by Zach on May 14, 2024, 12:44:57 PM »

The bucking back and fourth usually indicates a warped flywheel. 
If it's the first time its being surfaced it should be okay.  When it gets too thin is when they usually warp easily.

Would make sense, flywheel was the only not so great looking thing. I didn’t check for warpage before I sent it out so hopefully it all gets worked out. I’ll just make sure to get it properly adjusted and all of that. I ordered new pressure plate bolts since someone must’ve changed it at some point it had miss match hardware which I’m sure is not helping, same with the tranny crossover but that’s not as important.

Thanks for all the input.

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Interior / Re: Console extra holes

« Last post by b_hill_86 on May 14, 2024, 09:42:43 AM »

When I 4 speed swapped my car I bought a reproduction manual console. I’ve never attached it to the dash either. Not that I’m sure it would even attach properly. But it stays out with the screws under the console bin