5 speed conversion complete !
11-01-2001, 04:29 AM
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5 speed conversion complete !
Hey everyone. I just finished my 5 speed conversion and after driving it for a day I think I already messed up the clutch. (never drove a stick before in my life.. lol). I heard it chatter for a brief second when engaging in 1st gear tonite. Does that mean it's "glazed" ? Should I replace it yet ?
It hooks pretty damn good though and doesnt slip at all.
Also... hehe... any tips for a rookie stick driver ? I'm using a Zoom stock type clutch I bought from Checker auto. Thanx
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1991 Z28 5.7 TPI
ZZ4 heads, ZZ4 cam, Harland Sharp roller rockers, Accel base, SLP siamesed runners, 52MM SLP Throttle Body, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster catback, MSD6A ignition, Home made ramair system, aluminum driveshaft, WC 5-speed etc
It hooks pretty damn good though and doesnt slip at all.
Also... hehe... any tips for a rookie stick driver ? I'm using a Zoom stock type clutch I bought from Checker auto. Thanx
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1991 Z28 5.7 TPI
ZZ4 heads, ZZ4 cam, Harland Sharp roller rockers, Accel base, SLP siamesed runners, 52MM SLP Throttle Body, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster catback, MSD6A ignition, Home made ramair system, aluminum driveshaft, WC 5-speed etc
11-01-2001, 06:32 AM
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I would let it go for awhile. I think it takes around 30- 40 starts from a stop to break a clutch in. Did you have the flywheel resurfaced? It may get better as you keep driving and practicing. Best way to learn to drive a stick is to drive! Fun though, huh?
11-01-2001, 08:07 AM
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Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: WCT5
My theory on driving a standard transmission:
"When in doubt...ROAST 'EM!"
Clem
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1983 Z28 with LG4, 5 speed, and (unfortunately) T-tops
1983 Z28, NO T-tops, (unfortunately) Auto Transmission (hopefully not for long)
"When in doubt...ROAST 'EM!"
Clem
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1983 Z28 with LG4, 5 speed, and (unfortunately) T-tops
1983 Z28, NO T-tops, (unfortunately) Auto Transmission (hopefully not for long)
11-02-2001, 04:48 AM
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Well this is my 2nd day driving and I havent heard the chatter at all. I think your theory works well, clemsparks ! I've stalled it a couple of times off the line, so now I just floor it to make sure it doesnt! LOL Really though, now I actually got used to the clutch and the fact that it engages at about half way pedal travel. Plus I was letting it out waay too fast making the car jerk when shifting. So far so good though 
p.s. The car pulls A LOT harder! It feels like I dropped a second in the 1/4 (I probably did!)
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1991 Z28 5.7 TPI
ZZ4 heads, ZZ4 cam, Harland Sharp roller rockers, Accel base, SLP siamesed runners, 52MM SLP Throttle Body, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster catback, MSD6A ignition, Home made ramair system, aluminum driveshaft, WC 5-speed etc
p.s. The car pulls A LOT harder! It feels like I dropped a second in the 1/4 (I probably did!)
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1991 Z28 5.7 TPI
ZZ4 heads, ZZ4 cam, Harland Sharp roller rockers, Accel base, SLP siamesed runners, 52MM SLP Throttle Body, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster catback, MSD6A ignition, Home made ramair system, aluminum driveshaft, WC 5-speed etc
11-04-2001, 04:21 PM
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I think it's low on fluid. It was drained almost completely when taken out of the 89 IROC it came out of and then I poured 3 quarts of ATF in it.
Driving around at low speeds it's a little tough sometimes to get in gear smoothly. When I'm on a steep downhill it's SUPER easy to put it in any gear. Does that mean it needs more ??
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1991 Z28 5.7 TPI
ZZ4 heads, ZZ4 cam, Harland Sharp roller rockers, Accel base, SLP siamesed runners, 52MM SLP Throttle Body, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster catback, MSD6A ignition, Home made ramair system, aluminum driveshaft, WC 5-speed etc
Driving around at low speeds it's a little tough sometimes to get in gear smoothly. When I'm on a steep downhill it's SUPER easy to put it in any gear. Does that mean it needs more ??
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1991 Z28 5.7 TPI
ZZ4 heads, ZZ4 cam, Harland Sharp roller rockers, Accel base, SLP siamesed runners, 52MM SLP Throttle Body, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster catback, MSD6A ignition, Home made ramair system, aluminum driveshaft, WC 5-speed etc
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11-08-2001, 12:40 PM
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Car: 92 Camaro RS
Engine: 350 Crate Motor
Transmission: Tremec TKO
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 3.73
Yeah, a little under 3 quarts, I believe.
If you beat on that T5 much it's gonna go away.I destroyed one with a stock TBI 305.
It's not gonna take too much abuse!
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If you beat on that T5 much it's gonna go away.I destroyed one with a stock TBI 305.
It's not gonna take too much abuse!
-Rich-
11-08-2001, 04:24 PM
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I think the syncros are already starting to go in 2nd and 4th because I miss 2nd way too much lately. :/
Oh well, I wont be too sad to swap my pro built automatic back in!
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1991 Z28 5.7 TPI
ZZ4 heads, ZZ4 cam, Harland Sharp roller rockers, Accel base, SLP siamesed runners, 52MM SLP Throttle Body, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster catback, MSD6A ignition, Home made ramair system, aluminum driveshaft, WC 5-speed etc
Oh well, I wont be too sad to swap my pro built automatic back in!
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1991 Z28 5.7 TPI
ZZ4 heads, ZZ4 cam, Harland Sharp roller rockers, Accel base, SLP siamesed runners, 52MM SLP Throttle Body, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster catback, MSD6A ignition, Home made ramair system, aluminum driveshaft, WC 5-speed etc
11-09-2001, 02:50 PM
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Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: 350
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by crucial:
Oh well, I wont be too sad to swap my pro built automatic back in!
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Oh well, I wont be too sad to swap my pro built automatic back in!
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.Clem
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1983 Z28 with LG4, 5 speed, and (unfortunately) T-tops
1983 Z28, NO T-tops, (unfortunately) Auto Transmission (hopefully not for long)
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11-10-2001, 04:06 PM
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Actually it WAS the driver. LOL
I let a more experience 5 speed IROC driver drive it and he said there's nothing wrong with it and it shifts fine.
I was the angle at what I was pulling the stick at. Too much towards MY side. LOL
It's all good now though.
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1991 Z28 5.7 TPI
ZZ4 heads, ZZ4 cam, Harland Sharp roller rockers, Accel base, SLP siamesed runners, 52MM SLP Throttle Body, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster catback, MSD6A ignition, Home made ramair system, aluminum driveshaft, WC 5-speed etc
I let a more experience 5 speed IROC driver drive it and he said there's nothing wrong with it and it shifts fine.
I was the angle at what I was pulling the stick at. Too much towards MY side. LOL
It's all good now though.
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1991 Z28 5.7 TPI
ZZ4 heads, ZZ4 cam, Harland Sharp roller rockers, Accel base, SLP siamesed runners, 52MM SLP Throttle Body, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster catback, MSD6A ignition, Home made ramair system, aluminum driveshaft, WC 5-speed etc
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