"How to" for drill mod??
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"How to" for drill mod??
I have searched but found no pics or a write up on how to do this. I dont know which line to do it on (the slave line or master line). Anyone have any pics?
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I am doing a complete clutch change so I might as well while I am in there. I have the sticking pedal @ high rpm
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Question, If I am correct the SCCA must run all stock including hydraulics? I think they are allowed to adjust the computer they seem to be doing pretty well... I think that is what the mechanic told me over at Phoenix Performance Motorsports? They seemed to know a thing or 2 about SCCA cars.
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No, I think my trans or my 390 gears in the rear would go first...
Question, If I am correct the SCCA must run all stock including hydraulics? I think they are allowed to adjust the computer they seem to be doing pretty well... I think that is what the mechanic told me over at Phoenix Performance Motorsports? They seemed to know a thing or 2 about SCCA cars.
Question, If I am correct the SCCA must run all stock including hydraulics? I think they are allowed to adjust the computer they seem to be doing pretty well... I think that is what the mechanic told me over at Phoenix Performance Motorsports? They seemed to know a thing or 2 about SCCA cars.
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OK I question this.
The Drill mod, is to allow fluid to move better. Those who have done the mod, and do not race - How do you knw a 100% complete flush of the hydraulic fluid, wouldn't have fixed the issue.
Now those who DO race, and have done the mod.
Wouldn't switching the entire system over to a higher boil temp DOT fluid, work the same ?
The Drill mod, is to allow fluid to move better. Those who have done the mod, and do not race - How do you knw a 100% complete flush of the hydraulic fluid, wouldn't have fixed the issue.
Now those who DO race, and have done the mod.
Wouldn't switching the entire system over to a higher boil temp DOT fluid, work the same ?
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OK I question this.
The Drill mod, is to allow fluid to move better. Those who have done the mod, and do not race - How do you knw a 100% complete flush of the hydraulic fluid, wouldn't have fixed the issue.
Now those who DO race, and have done the mod.
Wouldn't switching the entire system over to a higher boil temp DOT fluid, work the same ?
The Drill mod, is to allow fluid to move better. Those who have done the mod, and do not race - How do you knw a 100% complete flush of the hydraulic fluid, wouldn't have fixed the issue.
Now those who DO race, and have done the mod.
Wouldn't switching the entire system over to a higher boil temp DOT fluid, work the same ?
I have the drill mod on my Textralia Twin and works well, no problems. I think the major problem with all of these clutch release problems is dirty stale hydraulic fluid and aged rubber seals that just give out due age and heat.
Most hydraulic slaves are located on the outside of the bell housings whereas GM puts them in the torque tube on the vette. Cheap materials also account for some of the problems.
The advent of the remote bleeder and some insulation material around the hose lines should give you some added longevity.
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FWIW
In the past we haven't done this mod, but we have seen a few low mile clutches combined with big horsepower that have shown signs of clutch slippage. Yet having ridden with the owners of the cars, I know that they do not have that clutch slipping, rest foot on clutch... driving style.
There really isn't any harm in doing the mod, you just need to have a small bit more finesse with letting the clutch pedal up.
We are going to try it on a guy that has well over 600hp/600#' tq cause he keeps killing clutches.
In the past we haven't done this mod, but we have seen a few low mile clutches combined with big horsepower that have shown signs of clutch slippage. Yet having ridden with the owners of the cars, I know that they do not have that clutch slipping, rest foot on clutch... driving style.
There really isn't any harm in doing the mod, you just need to have a small bit more finesse with letting the clutch pedal up.
We are going to try it on a guy that has well over 600hp/600#' tq cause he keeps killing clutches.