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Anybody into clutchflites? Nostalgia stuff ?? #758739 07/26/10 08:41 PM 07/26/10 08:41 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,129 Cleveland sunroofgtx OP I Live Here
sunroofgtx OP I Live Here Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,129 Cleveland	Just got two of them. My tranny guy says one is for parts. It has a tranfer case tailhousing on it. Other was new, but still needed going through. They have significance in their history. Both had Art Carr stickers on them.. One has a HD SFI 727 Bellhousing on it.. Pics when I get them back.. Are they worth keeping in my attic? Join the quickest team in motorsports. Team FireCore. CustomWiresets.com

Re: Anybody into clutchflites? Nostalgia stuff ?? [Re: sunroofgtx] #758740 07/26/10 09:11 PM 07/26/10 09:11 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,074 detroit, mi POS Dakota super stock
POS Dakota super stock Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,074 detroit, mi	Why arent these used anymore today?

Re: Anybody into clutchflites? Nostalgia stuff ?? [Re: POS Dakota] #758741 07/26/10 10:09 PM 07/26/10 10:09 PM
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colt340 member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 85 Illinois	Clutchflites use to be called "the poormans lenco". I wonder if anybody is still building them. Last edited by colt340; 07/26/10 10:44 PM.

Re: Anybody into clutchflites? Nostalgia stuff ?? [Re: sunroofgtx] #758742 07/26/10 10:19 PM 07/26/10 10:19 PM
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rickstershemi master Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 9,366 Lehigh Acres, Florida	Quote: Just got two of them. My tranny guy says one is for parts. It has a tranfer case tailhousing on it. Other was new, but still needed going through. They have significance in their history. Both had Art Carr stickers on them.. One has a HD SFI 727 Bellhousing on it.. Pics when I get them back.. Are they worth keeping in my attic? Probably a lot of info here: http://www.nostalgiadragracers.com/ Rickster

Re: Anybody into clutchflites? Nostalgia stuff ?? [Re: rickstershemi] #758743 07/26/10 10:36 PM 07/26/10 10:36 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 798 Houston TX G GregCon super stock
GregCon super stock G Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 798 Houston TX	I have about 6 in various stages of repair. Someday I intend to use one. They make a lot of sense.

Re: Anybody into clutchflites? Nostalgia stuff ?? [Re: GregCon] #758744 07/26/10 10:46 PM 07/26/10 10:46 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 11 Ball Ground, Georgia W Whips 340 member
Whips 340 member W Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 11 Ball Ground, Georgia	They are great in concept, but the reality was, the clutch assy. caused such havok on the input shafts and one way sprags, they couldn't keep them together.

Re: Anybody into clutchflites? Nostalgia stuff ?? [Re: Whips 340] #758745 07/27/10 01:57 AM 07/27/10 01:57 AM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,590 Indy J joshking440 Lunch is on me!
joshking440 Lunch is on me! J Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,590 Indy	There is a so called "rat charger" owned by one Mike Roth that is slated to have one installed...that is if he can stay off the fruity porn long enough to get it done

Re: Anybody into clutchflites? Nostalgia stuff ?? [Re: joshking440] #758746 07/27/10 09:04 AM 07/27/10 09:04 AM
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theraif master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,144 my own world	I asked about useing one to run UMTR and was told no but i could run a Lenco

Re: Anybody into clutchflites? Nostalgia stuff ?? [Re: theraif] #758747 07/27/10 10:02 AM 07/27/10 10:02 AM
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mike67net mopar addict M Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 726 ohio	With today's clutch technology, maybe they would work pretty good. Doesn't seem like they would be worth investing a lot of money in though, at that point why not put in a clutchless 4 or 5 speed?

Re: Anybody into clutchflites? Nostalgia stuff ?? [Re: mike67net] #758748 07/27/10 01:11 PM 07/27/10 01:11 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,299 NE Ohio DoubleD top fuel
DoubleD top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,299 NE Ohio	I would think most sanctioning bodies would frown on them - I guess if you had a nostalgia car and wanted to be period correct it would be OK - but to use one today in modern drag car today - no thanks! I am sure some of the gasser guys might buy the trannies and parts from you - they get excited for any old speed parts.

Re: Anybody into clutchflites? Nostalgia stuff ?? [Re: joshking440] #758749 07/27/10 05:43 PM 07/27/10 05:43 PM
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mr2performance super stock M Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 729 Lebanon,IN	At least your signature line says "huffing" Dart chassis is parked right next to it................still MR2PERFORMANCE RACE CARS 765 483 9371

Re: Anybody into clutchflites? Nostalgia stuff ?? [Re: POS Dakota] #758750 07/27/10 06:49 PM 07/27/10 06:49 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: Why arent these used anymore today? Converter tech wasn't what it is today....

Re: Anybody into clutchflites? Nostalgia stuff ?? [Re: joshking440] #758751 07/27/10 06:49 PM 07/27/10 06:49 PM
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HEMIFRED master Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,502 SOUTH JERSEY	Quote: There is a so called "rat charger" owned by one Mike Roth that is slated to have one installed...that is if he can stay off the fruity porn long enough to get it done SOMEBODY NEEDS TOP TELL HIM A THREE SPEED IS CLOSER TO CORRET IN THAT CAR THE A CLUTCHFLITE. home of the Sox and Martin Hemi Duster

Re: Anybody into clutchflites? Nostalgia stuff ?? [Re: HEMIFRED] #758752 07/27/10 08:50 PM 07/27/10 08:50 PM
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sunroofgtx OP I Live Here Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,129 Cleveland	Thanks, guys.. The Mopar piece I have is rumored to have been in the Queen Daytona, but Willie isn't sure. He said Tomiko's car had one in it for a short time, and these are the only two he's ever had. I will have them at the Nat's.. Is there a way to build them safer? Why would somebody put or have a tranfercase snout on it? Join the quickest team in motorsports. Team FireCore. CustomWiresets.com

Re: Anybody into clutchflites? Nostalgia stuff ?? [Re: sunroofgtx] #758753 07/28/10 12:01 AM 07/28/10 12:01 AM
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 798 Houston TX G GregCon super stock
GregCon super stock G Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 798 Houston TX	Here is one of my transmission project shelves with a few Clutchflites tucked in with the Viper T56. You can see the Fairbanks standing vertical...and the B&M in black paint with the short tail and the famous mechanical guy sticker. 6109183-clutchflites.jpg (240 downloads) Last edited by GregCon; 07/28/10 12:02 AM.

Re: Anybody into clutchflites? Nostalgia stuff ?? [Re: sunroofgtx] #758754 07/28/10 02:07 PM 07/28/10 02:07 PM
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Dart Racer mopar D Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 570 Brea, Ca	I have a very good friend who just happens to be the guy who built these with Art Carr. I have sent him a link to this post to see if there is any thing he would like to add. If anyone has specific questions about the unit, let me know and I'll ask him.

Re: Anybody into clutchflites? Nostalgia stuff ?? [Re: HEMIFRED] #758755 07/28/10 08:42 PM 07/28/10 08:42 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,992 Anoka County, MN L Leigh master
Leigh master L Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,992 Anoka County, MN	Quote: Quote: There is a so called "rat charger" owned by one Mike Roth that is slated to have one installed...that is if he can stay off the fruity porn long enough to get it done SOMEBODY NEEDS TOP TELL HIM A THREE SPEED IS CLOSER TO CORRET IN THAT CAR THE A CLUTCHFLITE. Fruity porn, CAPS LOCK, and spell check vacation in one post. Priceless.

Re: Anybody into clutchflites? Nostalgia stuff ?? [Re: Leigh] #758756 07/28/10 11:09 PM 07/28/10 11:09 PM
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sunroofgtx OP I Live Here Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,129 Cleveland	I'm still waiting to get the trannies (can you say that on Moparts?) back so I can post pics.... Thanks for the imput, guys.. Join the quickest team in motorsports. Team FireCore. CustomWiresets.com

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