SmokinBBC
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Been able to get out and drive for extended periods of time (1hour +). Ambiant temp around 90. Engine stays right around 195 to 200. Oil temp is around 215. No problems there. Trans tunnel is very hot.
Anyhow, if I floor it when it is this hot while moving and RPM's around 3500, I am getting clutch slippage. Starts out as normal and then you get slippage/grabbing. Didn't have a place to put it in fourth for a slow rolling start, but if I get a chance, I'll do that today just to make sure. I didn't smell any burning...but then again, I had the tops off.
The car is tuned rather well...when kicking it in at 3500 RPMS in 1st,2nd,3rd, you get thrown back in the seat. Peak torque of 560+ is around 3500RPMS.
I have no leaks, so grime on the disk is not likely. It's a Zoom clutch...about 3k miles in 3 months. Can it be the heat? It's seen some pretty spirited runs...perhaps a slight adjustment is in order?
Anyhow, if I floor it when it is this hot while moving and RPM's around 3500, I am getting clutch slippage. Starts out as normal and then you get slippage/grabbing. Didn't have a place to put it in fourth for a slow rolling start, but if I get a chance, I'll do that today just to make sure. I didn't smell any burning...but then again, I had the tops off.
The car is tuned rather well...when kicking it in at 3500 RPMS in 1st,2nd,3rd, you get thrown back in the seat. Peak torque of 560+ is around 3500RPMS.
I have no leaks, so grime on the disk is not likely. It's a Zoom clutch...about 3k miles in 3 months. Can it be the heat? It's seen some pretty spirited runs...perhaps a slight adjustment is in order?