6 months, ~7k miles, and no hooks on a SBC

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Jan 24, 2007 | 10:45 PM

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blackdiesel

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Originally Posted by South Bend Clutch

Folks, in all actuality the clutch does not look that bad. Yes, there is some discoloration but it is wear that we are looking for. In fact, sled pulling is much easier on a clutch then 3rd and 4th gear launches. with sled pulling you are in the dirt whereas launching on the street is on pavement. Anyhow, with as many pavement launches as we are talking about, the clutch looks pretty good...discolored yes, but pretty good. The clutch was holding good and not the reason for removal.

getblown5.9, I saw the pictures in the email you sent last night. I am sorry that I didn't get back with you first thing this morning as I am off today. Feel free to call me tomorrow and we can discuss what you would like to do. But, please rest assure that the clutch looks normal. It only takes 4 seconds to reach a 1000 degrease, because it discolors does not mean it has reached the end of its life.

Peter

hey peter! how are the new DD clutches coming along?

Jan 25, 2007 | 09:09 AM

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I tell you what I got the (I think its one of the newer?) sbc 3850 DD 12CB clutches. Pedal is as light as the stock clutch (makes me wonder how bad an iron giant would be for a daily driver) And its silent. The only time I can hear the clutch is in 5th or 6th gear it makes a little chugging noise. At least I think thats the clutch! But none of the raddle that people mentioned at idle with the clutch out and trans in neutral.