Calgary - random talk thread
09-03-2014, 03:19 PM
Here, a small recap;
On CED I saw the LSJ setup, or the LNF setup... nothing else.
I believe the GMPP "upgrade" set for he LSJ, is essentially the LNF clutch sold for the LSJ;
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I believe the GMPP "upgrade" set for he LSJ, is essentially the LNF clutch sold for the LSJ;
Cobalt Transmissions
In his defense, the stock clutch will handle more than most give it credit for. I think the GMPP would be a much better option, but stock will hold up well when treated right. Held up for a year and a half on Cody's old 5557 E47 setup on 430whp before 3rd gear killed itself, and a couple local E blend LNF's with pretty aggressive torque hits are holding up, granted they have been on E for less than a year. My stock LSJ clutch held up to my TVS 2.7 setup with many track launches and still looked good when I pulled it out 
I got an email this morning from CED that the package is already on route ~ which is a heck of alot better that "at least a week out" for paying over double for hte same stuff at hte dealership next door...
Theonly GMPP clutch listed on CED's site is this one;
Ecotec LSJ Clutch Upgrade Kit 19212712
Here are two notes on the description:
This kit is capable of up to 300 hp and will give users better performance and more load capability because of increased surface area and extra clamping force.
The kit includes a heavy-duty clutch, pressure plate,throw out bearing, and bolts that are designed for easy remove and-replace service.
The kit includes a heavy-duty clutch, pressure plate,throw out bearing, and bolts that are designed for easy remove and-replace service.
...and then there's this;
(*Do not use this kit for LNF vehicles)
09-03-2014, 03:22 PM
I see pictures often on CED that are obviously the wrong part, or used for multiple listings, so I personally won't put much weight in a generic picture.
This might all be moot, but it might be nice to know for the future.
09-03-2014, 03:28 PM
...now I think I'm going to get a french vanilla;
I forgot my second coffe at home this morning, and it's starting to catch up to me (I really need to get to bed early tonight... ugg.)
I forgot my second coffe at home this morning, and it's starting to catch up to me (I really need to get to bed early tonight... ugg.)
09-03-2014, 03:30 PM
Thanks!
Do you know what was the Saab Turbo car was rated at?
(this might speak to the torque capacity of this clutch; we know that the LNF clutch is rated AT LEAST for 320 ft-lbs)
09-03-2014, 03:31 PM
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I would have got the GMPP too if I was you
09-03-2014, 03:50 PM
Well the gmpp clutch is only rated at 300. But guys have pushed wayyy more than that out of them without issue. It's a proven clutch with a great bang for the buck. LNF guys do upgrade to them.
09-03-2014, 03:58 PM
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does this mean your actually making a upgrade jonathan? hahahahahaha while your at it get one of those big wheel k04's. you will thank me later too, hint hint hpt time.
i maybe a lil slow but my enthusiasm makes up for it.
i maybe a lil slow but my enthusiasm makes up for it.
09-03-2014, 04:12 PM
Don't let a torque rating scare you. The stage 2 F40 clutch is rated at 310 ft/lbs, and stage 4 at 400 ft/lbs, which means mine is probably rated sub 300, and I'm shoving ~470 ft/lbs through it
09-03-2014, 04:14 PM
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Only 470ft/lbs come on taylor step it up!!
09-03-2014, 04:33 PM
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I know I'd trade some of my TQ for some more HP anyday!!
09-03-2014, 04:34 PM
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thats just bad a$$
i would love to see jonathan run a big wheel. without a doubt i know it would bring a huge smile to his face every day
knudge knudge hmmmmmm lil meth and some happy times ahead.
i would love to see jonathan run a big wheel. without a doubt i know it would bring a huge smile to his face every day
knudge knudge hmmmmmm lil meth and some happy times ahead.
09-03-2014, 04:40 PM
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09-03-2014, 04:54 PM
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Jonathan if you do the same skip the leaking coldpipe mod. Not worth it!!
09-03-2014, 05:00 PM
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The bigwheel is 3-4 weeks waiting list right now and i heard they may up the price.......
09-03-2014, 05:16 PM
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09-03-2014, 05:18 PM
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Mark you should race him first. I'd like to see that
09-03-2014, 05:18 PM
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it is the perfect stock like add on that will put the "BIG" in BIG BIRD.
if you did this jonathan the stars will align and the cosmos will become right. once again the slowest cobalt will be me!
if you did this jonathan the stars will align and the cosmos will become right. once again the slowest cobalt will be me!
09-03-2014, 05:27 PM
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09-03-2014, 05:40 PM
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i thought your car kicked in really good today. You ant to beat an LNF he's your guy!
09-03-2014, 05:47 PM
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its so hard to tell without one beside you. i know its close but you never know for sure til you line up. if i can beat a tuned lnf it is only because i can rev til 7000 and hold 15lbs+. the big wheel changes the game.
btw kevin i may not have to go check out that room. i will call you when i know for sure.
btw kevin i may not have to go check out that room. i will call you when i know for sure.