Wasserott

Thought I'd share some pictures as I couldn't find any when i searched.

As I step back and look at what my money bought on this, pretty heck of a good deal....never mind the James Bond case it comes in, new throw-out bearing, slave cylinder, bleeder line, trick flywheel....Call Doug at East Coast Superchargers, he's again the real deal.

RX-Ben

Yup, its the real deal. I have one and it is the bees knees.
The key with the OEM TOB is using an unrestricted hydraulic line, which it looks like they are providing. It transfers the OEM TOB into a really nice setup.
I am a fan of the true flywheel setup - it is super high quality and light.

Be sure to install a remote bleeder while everything is out.

froggy47

How much?

Wasserott

I believe that line is the remote bleeder, i didn't get another line.

RX-Ben

Ah, got it.
Run a -3an line from the clutch master to the slave. It is very easy. Ditch the OEM lines and fittings.
I'll dig up with you need and post later.

RX-Ben

To convert the OEM setup to AN lines:

(2) of these adapters (one for clutch master, one for TOB; note that they sold in pairs) - Russell Clutch Adapter Fittings 640281

(1) -3AN coupler (you could also not use this, simply avoids having to disconnect the hose at the master if you need to pull the driveline)

(1) short (~6") -3AN line with a 90deg and a straight end (this will hook up to the master)
(1) longer (~18") -3AN line with a 90 (I think) and a straight end (this will hook up to the slave, I think you need a 90deg fitting to get the line out of the existing hole in the bell housing though you may need to slightly notch the hole to ensure adequate clearance for the hose)
(if you don't use the union then just get one line with 2 90deg ends)

The lengths are off the top of my head, you should measure.
Also be sure to add some foil heat shielding to the lines.

Wasserott

And what does this gain me vs OEM setup (beside a thinner wallet)

RX-Ben

It gets you a TOB that performs the same as a quartermaster tri-lite (in my experience).
With the stock TOB "unneutered" - by removing the in-line restrictor - it reacts instantaneously to clutch pedal inputs.
This can create more wear/tear on the driveline (by inducing more shock if you don't shift smoothly), but when properly driven you can pull off really quick shifts.

VGLNTE1

With a case like that, I'll sick with my textrailia and shifts that are just as fast, considering is the driver, not the clutch

moespeeds

The upside is that when you're done installing the clutch you can use the case to store your flux capacitor.

travisnd

Have you ever driven a car with a small clutch like this or a Tilton etc.? It's not about shift speed.

Woods

I haven't so....
I'll bite....what's it about?

VGLNTE1

Yup, not on a C5 though.

DOUG @ ECS

I have found with the unsprung race discs like this, I prefer the OEM lines to give it a little give so to speak. We have installed them both ways, niether are bad, but I didnt change the lines on my own car if that helps.

DOUG @ ECS

Thanks Chuck! We just finished up a meeting here with Mantic and plan to start stocking the 7000 series race clutch for our road racers now. Anyone interested can PM me for info.


I have seen the cases used for many things afterwards, I certainly wouldn't buy any performance part for it's casing, but hey it does come in handy later. When I travel with my tuning equipment I store them in Mantic cases, and myself and several of our customers use them for gun storage too.

DOUG @ ECS

Lightweight, clean dissengagement on shifts. There is no comparison between this clutch and a Textrailia, they do not belong in the same conversation IMO. Overall purpose, quality of the product, and focus is in two different ball parks.

5280Racer

How's the clutch doing???

Wasserott

I have it installed pretty straight forward, have not had on the track yet. Makes a little bit of noise disengaged and requires more binary action than a street set up. Probably won't be out on a track for some time as I'm moving and setting up a new job. Update next year unfortunately.

But i still say Doug is the best vendor i've dealt with in a while.


Chuck

DOUG @ ECS

Thanks Chuck! Good luck with the move.

sperkins

My street car has a textrailia (installed by previous owner) and I keep waiting on something in the driveline rear of the flywheel to break or start making noise so I'll have a good reason to get that stupid clutch out of there.
I can't believe people actually pay money for those things. It's by far the worst automotive related product (other than the ones [SPEC] that don't actually work) that I've ever had experience with.