Limits of bellhousing
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What would the hp, tq limits of a 70 aluminum big block Bell? Planning on using some big meats, and slicks once in a while.
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Re: Limits of bellhousing
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What would the hp, tq limits of a 70 aluminum big block Bell? Planning on using some big meats, and slicks once in a while. not sure where you plan to run the slicks but of its on a track it will require a scattershield I believe
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Re: Limits of bellhousing
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Depends on how much you need your feet.
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Re: Limits of bellhousing
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You are not going to break an aluminum bellhousing without a major violent vibration, exploding clutch, or heavy impact.
However, you are pushing your luck BIG TIME by not putting a scattershield between your body and that clutch when playing with slicks.
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Re: Limits of bellhousing
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If you got a good deal on it maybe you can sell or swap it for a Lakewood. Make sure you get the block saver plate if you do a used Lakewood.
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Re: Limits of bellhousing
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As stated in the second post, if you run slicks at the track you will need to have a scatter shield . Have a track that doesn't check for safety items ? Just do yourself and others a favor and get a scatter shield . Will something happen? probably not if you have a name brand flywheel and pressure plate. But as stated above , how do you like your feet, or the rest of your car. I have seen myself 2 clutch explosions in my time of drag racing, both were flywheel , both blew up through the cars breaking the drivers feet and continuing up through the dash / windshield destroying both cars. The first one killed a spectator. After seeing that , I myself ordered a Lakewood, best investment you'll ever make.
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Re: Limits of bellhousing
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As stated in the second post, if you run slicks at the track you will need to have a scatter shield . Have a track that doesn't check for safety items ? Just do yourself and others a favor and get a scatter shield . Will something happen? probably not if you have a name brand flywheel and pressure plate. But as stated above , how do you like your feet, or the rest of your car. I have seen myself 2 clutch explosions in my time of drag racing, both were flywheel , both blew up through the cars breaking the drivers feet and continuing up through the dash / windshield destroying both cars. The first one killed a spectator. After seeing that , I myself ordered a Lakewood, best investment you'll ever make. The rule is, if you are 11.50 or slower, you don't need a scatter shield. This is as per the rule book and verified by the division 6 tech inspector. 11.49 and quicker you need a scatter shield. Also, you don't need a cert on your can at 11.50 and slower. Makes zero difference what tires you run and it is NOT a track option.
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Re: Limits of bellhousing
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The rule is, if you are 11.50 or slower, you don't need a scatter shield. This is as per the rule book and verified by the division 6 tech inspector. OK, that's the rule, but unless the engine (and the rest of the drivetrain) is stock, I won't run a manual transmission without a scattershield. I need my feet too.   You and me both, but it was mentioned that if you run slicks you need a scatter shield. That's not the rule.
Just because you think it won't make it true. Horsepower is KING. To dispute this is stupid. C. Alston
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Re: Limits of bellhousing
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QuickTime owns Lakewood.
Quicktime is light years ahead of Lakewood in every way.
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Re: Limits of bellhousing
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QuickTime owns Lakewood.
Quicktime is light years ahead of Lakewood in every way. Sort of right.......Holley owns them both
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Re: Limits of bellhousing
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QuickTime owns Lakewood.
Quicktime is light years ahead of Lakewood in every way. I have owned both. Both have a specific purpose. I don't think either is "Light years" ahead of the other. It just depends on your setup.
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