Chevelle updates

[VintageMusclecar]

I was specifically advised against the RST because it's not intended for use with sticky tires. The RXT was recommended instead.

http://www.mcleodracing.com/index.ph...pns-41077.html

I'm going to inquire about a Soft-lok clutch tomorrow. With the drag radials, my power and weight, there has to be a &quot;weak link&quot; in the system somewhere or it's going to break parts. Since you can't &quot;slip&quot; a drag radial tire like you can a bias slick to absorb some of the initial hit, it has to be absorbed by the clutch. In my case, it <span style="font-style: italic">has to</span> slip a little bit on the initial hit, but lock up once the vehicle is in motion.

Here's a good read on the Soft-Lok over on the Chevelle site:

Click here

[Alss]

I'm using the street slayer from http://americanpowertrain.com/ stands up to my 630 hp BBC and T 56

[VintageMusclecar]

I dropped off the clutch at Dayton Clutch &amp; Joint this morning. It appears the pressure plate can be rebuilt &amp; re-surfaced and the flywheel can also be re-surfaced.

After MUCH detective work and a number of phone calls (including to Ram), I ordered another clutch disc--a RAM # 6130--to try with my existing pressure plate &amp; flywheel. This one is a solid step up from the last disc, but it's a dedicated race clutch. It does have a sprung hub to help (at least a little bit) with street manners. Other than that, it's a balls-to-the-wall full boogie race unit.



I *may* have everything back tomorrow, and it shouldn't take too long to get everything back together in the car.

God knows I've got enough practice at it.

[mockingbird812]

Friday Wx is looking good.....

[VintageMusclecar]

The new clutch is in. I still have to re-mount the shifter and reinstall the shifter bezel, but I'll do that tomorrow. I also have to replace the power steering belt that flipped itself over @ the track, but that's a non-issue.

I did verify with Ram that the new clutch does <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">not</span></span> technically require any break-in period, but he did say giving it a little time to seat in wouldn't be a bad idea.

Road report possibly tomorrow.

*edit*

I had some help tonight--Eric &amp; Martin (Orange GTO and black `66 Chevelle, respectively) stopped by to help get the car buttoned back up. Eric took a pic &amp; posted it to Facebook.

[Xplantdad]

Sounds promising ersatz clutch guy! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

[WILMASBOYL78]

Classic hotrod photo....mid 60's Big Block Chevelle on jack stands...pair of legs sticking out from under the car...various tools scattered about...PERFECT!

Good luck with the new clutch [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

[earntaz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WILMASBOYL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Classic hotrod photo....mid 60's Big Block Chevelle on jack stands...pair of legs sticking out from under the car...various tools scattered about...PERFECT!

Good luck with the new clutch [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] </div></div>

AND no creeper -- just a piece of cardboard ...

[mockingbird812]

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif[/img] Keep us posted!

[VintageMusclecar]

That was Marty on the cardboard--he's a little dude and can get away with that--I was on the creeper under the other side of the car. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]