clutch issues!!

94snake · 05-18-2006, 08:23 PM

yet again my clutch cable stretches on me to the point where the firewall adjuster doesnt make a difference. have tried headder wrapn all longtubes teart em up thinkin about toin to auto what ya guys think bout a c4 in there 92 injected ?

~The Jester~ · 05-18-2006, 10:17 PM

C-4???? Put the crack pipe down dude, that stuff will kill you!

A "bad" clutch cable is merely a symtom of something else gone bad.

Pressure plate OK? Motor/Tranny mounts OK? Firewall adjuster LOCKED? Cable too close to the header? Clutch disc needs replaced?

Long story short, the cable IS NOT your problem! Properly installed the cable should last you at least a few years. You gots a problem elsewhere my friend!!

Hammer · 05-19-2006, 04:15 PM

I had the same issue with my long tubes.

Here is your answer:
Maximum Motorsports Universal Clutch cable Part #MMCL-11
Maximum Motorsports Clutch Cable insulator Part #MMCL-14
Use a DEI heat sheath around your clutch cable anywhere it is close to your header and secure it with zip ties.

This will give you a much longer clutch cable life span.

When you get expendable income, you might want to think about getting your long tubes ceramically coated.

I highly suggest that you read the cable tech FAQ at Maximum Motorsports:
http://www.maximummotorsports.com/co...cable_tech.php

Hope this helps...

94snake · 05-21-2006, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~The Jester~

C-4???? Put the crack pipe down dude, that stuff will kill you!

A "bad" clutch cable is merely a symtom of something else gone bad.

Pressure plate OK? Motor/Tranny mounts OK? Firewall adjuster LOCKED? Cable too close to the header? Clutch disc needs replaced?

Long story short, the cable IS NOT your problem! Properly installed the cable should last you at least a few years. You gots a problem elsewhere my friend!!

Rite!!! the driversside longtube f*in tears em up ..... would like to bracket race with a c4 tho.

fiveohpatrol · 05-29-2006, 09:51 PM

could just be the way the cable is routed. I know if I route mine in the stock way then it will burn the crap out of the cable, even with a heat "shield" on the cable. But if route it just on the other side of the motor mount then it's perfect.

~The Jester~ · 05-30-2006, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiveohpatrol

could just be the way the cable is routed. I know if I route mine in the stock way then it will burn the crap out of the cable, even with a heat "shield" on the cable. But if route it just on the other side of the motor mount then it's perfect.

There ya go. I had to route mine all the way up by the oil filter, and then sneak it behind the headers. Actually had insulated clamps on the oil pan bolts, along with heat shield on the cable itself.

94snake · 05-30-2006, 04:40 PM

i appreciate all of the sugesstions n help but I believe im just gonna throw sum shortys hedders on and diff h-pipe n run the helll outa that 5 speed !!! luvin these 373s i wanna spray em

Coupe50h · 05-30-2006, 06:16 PM

A built c4 is great, definately not as fun.
Hey Guys i have my clutch cable routed through the stock location with shorty headers, seems like i have to push the clutch in all the way to the floor when it's hot, to start it? i have an aftermarket cable, quad, and firwall adjuster with no lock, could i try somekind of heat shield, or maybe try adjusting the clutch, the end of the cable is threaded pretty far already.

fiveohpatrol · 05-30-2006, 07:01 PM

do you mean that you have to hit it all the way to the floor for the clutch switch to engage to allow you to start it? or that it doesn't actually disengage the clutch itself as easy when it is hot? if that's the case then just take up a little slack, either with the firewall adjuster or the cable itself. I prefer NON-adjustable cables, as they just seem stronger (I've broken 4 adjustable cables and 0 non-adjustable) along with the firewall adjuster and a decent quadrant

~The Jester~ · 05-30-2006, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94snake

i appreciate all of the sugesstions n help but I believe im just gonna throw sum shortys hedders on and diff h-pipe n run the helll outa that 5 speed !!! luvin these 373s i wanna spray em

You don't wanna do that. Get the cable RIGHT, then it's gonna be a WHOLE LOTTA fun!!!! Think Pro Stock!

05-18-2006, 08:23 PM	#1
94snake Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Panama City Fl. Posts: 152	clutch issues!! yet again my clutch cable stretches on me to the point where the firewall adjuster doesnt make a difference. have tried headder wrapn all longtubes teart em up thinkin about toin to auto what ya guys think bout a c4 in there 92 injected ?

05-18-2006, 10:17 PM	#2
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: clutch issues!! C-4???? Put the crack pipe down dude, that stuff will kill you! A "bad" clutch cable is merely a symtom of something else gone bad. Pressure plate OK? Motor/Tranny mounts OK? Firewall adjuster LOCKED? Cable too close to the header? Clutch disc needs replaced? Long story short, the cable IS NOT your problem! Properly installed the cable should last you at least a few years. You gots a problem elsewhere my friend!! __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

05-19-2006, 04:15 PM	#3
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Re: clutch issues!! I had the same issue with my long tubes. Here is your answer: Maximum Motorsports Universal Clutch cable Part #MMCL-11 Maximum Motorsports Clutch Cable insulator Part #MMCL-14 Use a DEI heat sheath around your clutch cable anywhere it is close to your header and secure it with zip ties. This will give you a much longer clutch cable life span. When you get expendable income, you might want to think about getting your long tubes ceramically coated. I highly suggest that you read the cable tech FAQ at Maximum Motorsports: http://www.maximummotorsports.com/co...cable_tech.php Hope this helps... __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

05-29-2006, 09:51 PM	#5
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	Re: clutch issues!! could just be the way the cable is routed. I know if I route mine in the stock way then it will burn the crap out of the cable, even with a heat "shield" on the cable. But if route it just on the other side of the motor mount then it's perfect. __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

05-30-2006, 04:40 PM	#7
94snake Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Panama City Fl. Posts: 152	Re: clutch issues!! i appreciate all of the sugesstions n help but I believe im just gonna throw sum shortys hedders on and diff h-pipe n run the helll outa that 5 speed !!! luvin these 373s i wanna spray em

05-30-2006, 06:16 PM	#8
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	Re: clutch issues!! A built c4 is great, definately not as fun. Hey Guys i have my clutch cable routed through the stock location with shorty headers, seems like i have to push the clutch in all the way to the floor when it's hot, to start it? i have an aftermarket cable, quad, and firwall adjuster with no lock, could i try somekind of heat shield, or maybe try adjusting the clutch, the end of the cable is threaded pretty far already. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

05-30-2006, 07:01 PM	#9
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	Re: clutch issues!! do you mean that you have to hit it all the way to the floor for the clutch switch to engage to allow you to start it? or that it doesn't actually disengage the clutch itself as easy when it is hot? if that's the case then just take up a little slack, either with the firewall adjuster or the cable itself. I prefer NON-adjustable cables, as they just seem stronger (I've broken 4 adjustable cables and 0 non-adjustable) along with the firewall adjuster and a decent quadrant __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

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