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Old 01-14-2013, 03:41 PM   #6
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Default Re: Stick car, too much clutch?

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Originally Posted by Rory McNeil View Post
The pressure plate has a 280 lb base, I started at 5 turns out, and backed it down until it flared on the 3-4 shift, and added 1/2 turn. I normally leave it like that until it flares again, however many runs that takes. I don`t really play with counterweight, as I can not remove the bellhousing in the car, engine has to come out. For counterweight, I have the short steel bolt and nut, I believe that is about 6 grams per lever. I launch at 6000-6200, and shift about the same.
Do you shift with or without the clutch ?
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