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Forum nameManual Trans - NV-T350
Topic subjectAnother praise about South Bend clutches
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4417, Another praise about South Bend clutches
Posted by DJ420a, Jun-01-05 03:15 PM
I called up Andy and we spoke about whats best for my setup. What he advised worked out great. It was a PITA getting the tranny back in, but well worth it.

The only thing Im a little confused about, and this might be comin with every person that has only had an OEM clutch. The pedal pressure feels lighter than my stock clutch did. I bled the lines for like a half an hour thinking there was air in the lines.

With the funny pedal feeling aside, the clutch engages and feels awesome.

Again, thanx a million Andy if you read this.
4420, RE: Another praise about South Bend clutches
Posted by DarkOne, Jun-02-05 05:39 AM
Originally posted by DJ420a
I called up Andy and we spoke about whats best for my setup. What he advised worked out great. It was a PITA getting the tranny back in, but well worth it. The only thing Im a little confused about, and this might be comin with every person that has only had an OEM clutch. The pedal pressure feels lighter than my stock clutch did. I bled the lines for like a half an hour thinking there was air in the lines. With the funny pedal feeling aside, the clutch engages and feels awesome. Again, thanx a million Andy if you read this.


For the millionth time (no offense but it had to be said): all new clutches feel like kicking a feather. Within about 1000 miles, it'll tighten back up. Give it time.
4424, RE: Another praise about South Bend clutches
Posted by MCubed45, Jun-02-05 11:14 AM
why do they do that?
4425, RE: Another praise about South Bend clutches
Posted by DJ420a, Jun-02-05 11:28 AM
Thanx for the comment Dino, I wasnt aware of that. Check this email out that Andy from SB sent me when I asked him that question. Maybe you can help me understand a little better.

It says:
Hello DJ,

We try to make the pedal feel as close to stock as we can for the HD series, but it should be on the heavy side. It can feel about 25% heavier if it is the SS series.

Thanks, Andy

I have the SS series

Edited:
As the Dino man said

the petal pressure increase as it wears. clutches are easier when they are new and gradually get stiffer. many times a new clutch will push easier than an used one. it's hard to compare unless the clutch that is being replaced is a new one.

Thanks, Andy
4430, RE: Another praise about South Bend clutches
Posted by Ducking_Fumbass, Jun-03-05 05:04 AM
Originally posted by DJ420a
the petal pressure increase as it wears.


Flower power, baby!

4434, RE: Another praise about South Bend clutches
Posted by DJ420a, Jun-03-05 11:58 AM
Originally posted by Ducking_Fumbass
Originally posted by DJ420a the petal pressure increase as it wears.
Flower power, baby!

LMAO, I didnt even realize that when he sent it to me. Thats freakin funny. No wonder it smells sooooo good in my car now, lol.



4619, RE: Another praise about South Bend clutches
Posted by MattitudeV1, Jul-02-05 11:09 AM
DJ420a, which series clutch did you get? I don't see anything about HD or SS series on their website. I'm looking for a good replacement for a stock clutch on a mildy modified car.
4627, RE: Another praise about South Bend clutches
Posted by DJ420a, Jul-12-05 02:41 PM
Originally posted by MattitudeV1
DJ420a, which series clutch did you get? I don't see anything about HD or SS series on their website. I'm looking for a good replacement for a stock clutch on a mildy modified car.

Heres the link. I got the OFE. Andy told me this clutch will easily hold up too roughly 350hp's. Its a great clutch, fell nice, hmmmmmmmmmmmm, nice.
http://www.dxdracingclutches.com/home.html



4628, RE: Another praise about South Bend clutches
Posted by DR1665, Jul-13-05 06:35 AM
Originally posted by DJ420a
this clutch will easily hold up too roughly 350hp's.

I'm your horsepowers combined. I am Captain Clutch!

LOL. Sorry. Had to jump on the typo police bandwagon. I will be looking into SBC when the time comes for a new clutch on Daisy. Keep hearing nothing but good things about them.
4631, RE: Another praise about South Bend clutches
Posted by Brandon005, Jul-14-05 06:30 AM
SBC? by this do you mean small block chevy? if so they work on our cars? if so i didn't know that
4633, RE: Another praise about South Bend clutches
Posted by grain, Jul-16-05 01:45 PM
Originally posted by Brandon005
SBC? by this do you mean small block chevy? if so they work on our cars? if so i didn't know that


your kidding right?
4634, RE: Another praise about South Bend clutches
Posted by MCubed45, Jul-16-05 05:10 PM
Originally posted by grain
Originally posted by Brandon005 SBC? by this do you mean small block chevy? if so they work on our cars? if so i didn't know that
your kidding right?


what was the title of this thread again?