So when breaking in a new SB Stage 4 clutch can I "get on it" once in gear and clutch fully engaged?
07-11-2007, 06:01 PM
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So when breaking in a new SB Stage 4 clutch can I "get on it" once in gear and clutch fully engaged?
I have 120 miles on it of very much light duty around town and it feels GREAT! I love it, soooo much nicer than the stock clutch!
I *KNOW* I can not launch it, slip it or otherwise engage it hard at all till at minimum 500 miles, but what about for instance passing or the like?
I am finding it really hard to drive my Stage 3 with all the goodies and completely stay off the boost. ;-P I figure that the clutch has not seated in fully and even high boost/high HP-torque when it's fully engaged is a bad idea... or is it? How about easy engagement and them smooth easy but full power application?
Does my question make sense? It's been a long day. Tell me to drive easy and i *suppose* I can continue.... but she wants to run!
I *KNOW* I can not launch it, slip it or otherwise engage it hard at all till at minimum 500 miles, but what about for instance passing or the like?
I am finding it really hard to drive my Stage 3 with all the goodies and completely stay off the boost. ;-P I figure that the clutch has not seated in fully and even high boost/high HP-torque when it's fully engaged is a bad idea... or is it? How about easy engagement and them smooth easy but full power application?
Does my question make sense? It's been a long day. Tell me to drive easy and i *suppose* I can continue.... but she wants to run!
07-11-2007, 06:03 PM
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short answer is yes...but still ease into the throttle.
the torque spike is what will toast it. Regardless, if you have the Stage 4 with your set-up, then you should be fine. ;-)
07-11-2007, 06:05 PM
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Drive easy... a few "get on its" won't hurt once the clutch is engaged
the big issue is ever slipping it or grinding.
Other then that.. you can have a bit of fun. Always best to take it easy though.
Other then that.. you can have a bit of fun. Always best to take it easy though.
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07-11-2007, 06:14 PM
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And around it goes. ;) Paging Iamallrighty: Do you need more *stuff*?
I don't know if you saw my other posts but I can get more parts if we/you need them.
I may even be heading to that salvage yard very soon for other stuff.
I may even be heading to that salvage yard very soon for other stuff.