Bellhousing comparison

Greg Barsamian · 10-15-2009, 02:55 PM

Would like some input on the Quick times bell housings vs Lakewood or McLeod?
Currently running a Lakewood, w/soft-lock & jerico, but hearing that more racers are switching to Quick Time bell housings.

Would like to know more about the Fit, finish, access to clutch adjustments, removeable clutch access plates, room around the transmission, pricing, pro's & con's, ect?

Information and opinions would be helpful
Thanks
Greg

"Chicks dig Sticks"

Ed Carpenter · 10-15-2009, 03:17 PM

Had a lakewood switched to QT. QT is awesome. It is much lighter and ALOT easier to install. Just sent mine in to get the newly approved access window done. Sure will be nice adjusting the clutch with that.

Joe Schaechter · 10-15-2009, 03:34 PM

Greg,

Once you see the QT bellhousing you'll never go back. Ours fit right up and gave us a ton more room on the Chevy II. It is SFI approved, lighter, fits better and has a new window for adjustments.

Here is a picture of the new access panel that was just SFI approved for hte QT bellhousing. This is the prototype so it isn't painted but this is the only picture I know of online right now.

http://www.carshopinc.com/popup_imag...fd695b44d5abe3

http://quicktime.carshopinc.com/prod...s_id/110327/RM

Jeff Lee · 10-15-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Barsamian

Would like some input on the Quick times bell housings vs Lakewood or McLeod?
Currently running a Lakewood, w/soft-lock & jerico, but hearing that more racers are switching to Quick Time bell housings.

Would like to know more about the Fit, finish, access to clutch adjustments, removeable clutch access plates, room around the transmission, pricing, pro's & con's, ect?

Information and opinions would be helpful
Thanks
Greg

"Chicks dig Sticks"

The QT bell is made by "spinning" the steel to shape were the old Lakewood / McLeod is hydro-formed, basically in a press, like a forging. Therefore the QT is smaller in diameter and thickness for a much better package and weight. The 6.1W SFI window was just introduced. This is what you want.

Joe Schaechter · 10-24-2009, 09:59 AM

Greg,

A newer picture of the SFI QT bellhousing with the window has been posted on the internet now. Here is the link:

http://www.carshopinc.com/popup_imag...2d25a3887bf003

http://quicktime.carshopinc.com/prod...s_id/110327/RM

This looks like the production model with the SFI sticker.

Joe Schaechter · 10-24-2009, 05:14 PM

Greg,

Here are a couple of pictures I took when we originally moved to the QT bellhousing (pre SFI windowed version). It makes the Lakewood bellhousing seem huge!

From the top

From the side

Cam · 10-24-2009, 08:26 PM

My Lakewood housing is 37 pounds including block plate and bolts. The quick Times can is 27 pounds including same parts. Bathroom scale but still a relative comparison.
Cam

10-15-2009, 02:55 PM	#1
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,383 Likes: 609 Liked 390 Times in 84 Posts	Bellhousing comparison Would like some input on the Quick times bell housings vs Lakewood or McLeod? Currently running a Lakewood, w/soft-lock & jerico, but hearing that more racers are switching to Quick Time bell housings. Would like to know more about the Fit, finish, access to clutch adjustments, removeable clutch access plates, room around the transmission, pricing, pro's & con's, ect? Information and opinions would be helpful Thanks Greg "Chicks dig Sticks"

10-15-2009, 03:17 PM	#2
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,698 Likes: 185 Liked 504 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Bellhousing comparison Had a lakewood switched to QT. QT is awesome. It is much lighter and ALOT easier to install. Just sent mine in to get the newly approved access window done. Sure will be nice adjusting the clutch with that. __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

10-15-2009, 03:34 PM	#3
Joe Schaechter Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Moline, Illlinois Posts: 194 Likes: 1 Liked 13 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Bellhousing comparison Greg, Once you see the QT bellhousing you'll never go back. Ours fit right up and gave us a ton more room on the Chevy II. It is SFI approved, lighter, fits better and has a new window for adjustments. Here is a picture of the new access panel that was just SFI approved for hte QT bellhousing. This is the prototype so it isn't painted but this is the only picture I know of online right now. http://www.carshopinc.com/popup_imag...fd695b44d5abe3 http://quicktime.carshopinc.com/prod...s_id/110327/RM __________________ Joe Schaechter 3168 STK

10-24-2009, 09:59 AM	#5
Joe Schaechter Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Moline, Illlinois Posts: 194 Likes: 1 Liked 13 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Bellhousing comparison Greg, A newer picture of the SFI QT bellhousing with the window has been posted on the internet now. Here is the link: http://www.carshopinc.com/popup_imag...2d25a3887bf003 http://quicktime.carshopinc.com/prod...s_id/110327/RM This looks like the production model with the SFI sticker. __________________ Joe Schaechter 3168 STK

10-24-2009, 05:14 PM	#6
Joe Schaechter Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Moline, Illlinois Posts: 194 Likes: 1 Liked 13 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Bellhousing comparison Greg, Here are a couple of pictures I took when we originally moved to the QT bellhousing (pre SFI windowed version). It makes the Lakewood bellhousing seem huge! From the top From the side __________________ Joe Schaechter 3168 STK

10-24-2009, 08:26 PM	#7
Cam Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Prince George, BC, Canada Posts: 83 Likes: 3 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bellhousing comparison My Lakewood housing is 37 pounds including block plate and bolts. The quick Times can is 27 pounds including same parts. Bathroom scale but still a relative comparison. Cam __________________ Cam Chowen 6067 1994 Camaro C/S