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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by BLOWNBLUEZ06
You might want to bite the bullet and get a Spec Twin if Spec is your brand of choice.
The T-trim with the right pulley should be able push 16psi easily. If you think you're addicted now, pulley that baby down on a properly tuned, forged motor.
Well at this point which clutch will be the best bang for the buck? I've come to the conclution that I would rather do it right the first time... even if that does mean holding off on buying an engagement ring
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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Well at this point which clutch will be the best bang for the buck? I've come to the conclution that I would rather do it right the first time... even if that does mean holding off on buying an engagement ring
forged motor and good driveline parts are much more important than an engagement ring!
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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I was afraid that someone was going to say that, and that is what I am going to do. How are the spec 3+ clutches? Another question, how much boost will I be able to push out of my vortech T trim blower?
Like blownbluez06 said you should be able to see 16psi on a t-trim on a 346 with some high flowing heads and exhaust without overspinning it. Make sure you aren't using 1 of those POS vortech maxflow BOV's though.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 12:15 PM
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Make sure you install a wideband so you can keep an eye on your AFR. I have had a regular spec stage 3 and alum flywheel for 3 years now with no problems, lots of chatter though.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by undertaker
forged motor and good driveline parts are much more important than an engagement ring!
Done and done, the motor it getting done right all of the way through. Now I just have to decide on a clutch.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by schnellTTZ06
Make sure you install a wideband so you can keep an eye on your AFR. I have had a regular spec stage 3 and alum flywheel for 3 years now with no problems, lots of chatter though.
How much hp and how do you drive it? I would like to say that I am going to drive it decent... but we all know that isn't really going to happen
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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Lol you better not let her find out you put off buying her a ring and put $$ into your car instead, if she does find out you wont have anyone to give the ring to!!
He he I was married for 20 years and I definatly like my corvette better than my ex wife anyways!!
Oh and BTW I would have done the exact same thing, I believe most here would also.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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Lol you better not let her find out you put off buying her a ring and put $$ into your car instead, if she does find out you wont have anyone to give the ring to!!
He he I was married for 20 years and I definatly like my corvette better than my ex wife anyways!!
Oh and BTW I would have done the exact same thing, I believe most here would also.
In reality statistics show that you have an extremely high chance of becoming divorced anyway and it usually happens after you have a child so dont forget about child support in the equation. If your fairly young I wouldnt even consider having a kid till I was in my 30s...have fun with cars instead. Also hurry up and buy your house before you get married so you dont lose it in the divorce too.
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Originally Posted by CorvetteTrader
Well at this point which clutch will be the best bang for the buck? I've come to the conclution that I would rather do it right the first time... even if that does mean holding off on buying an engagement ring
Although some have recently complained, I have had great luck with my Textralia. IMO, the absolute best, proven clutch over the long haul is the Mcleod.
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