Can't tell if it's clutch or other issue (want a SB from Tim Z anyway but..)

[turboglenn]

Well, I noticed today after i heated the clutch up ONCE on a slippy take off that i could smell it but afterwards even when cool i'm getting 3-5psi less boost in 3rd gear than in 1st and 2nd (i really wanted to order a SB clutch from Tim Z but he's not open again untill the 3rd of january and i'm hoping to have one on the way by then)

Anyway.. gears 1-2 pull great 27-30psi and more (i've set up the gate and BC many many ways testing) and at best only get 15psi out of third, but the thing is when i stop after a third gear pull i DON"T smell clutch, i know there's only one TINY little bost leak from my nitrous nozzle and another from a TB shaft seal but on my system that's never lost me this kinda PSI cause i've made 30+ with those same two leaks.

I just can't put my finger on this but either way i KNOW i need a clutch bad after seeing it on my last trans pull to tighten the flywheel.

So.. cold it be slipping enough to cost me boost pressure but not enough to smell? I mean there's no obvious jump in RPM's like a real slip would demonstrate, but i can't figure out why i can't make more than 25psi in 3rd even when i hook boost to the TOP WG port only which should only hold it shut making the boost skyrocket to whatever it takes to blow the engine

Also, TIM if you read this and can ship me a clutch earlier PM or call i sent you my number via pM when you were onlearlier, i'll buy right off the site,

otherwise where can i order the same clutch that has the kevlar/ceramic or feramic whatever it is that holds the 550 torque (with supposedly only a 2200 lb PP) i need something ASAP before i get back to working and can't afford to miss a day cause of bills to pay



also, i LOVED my fidanza aluminum flywheel on my FWD, those using it on AWD how is it?????

 

[twicks69]

SBC isn't open until 01/02/2012, and the earliest it ships would be 01/03/2012. If you cannot wait one day; a holiday, then I don't know what to tell you; it happens with the holidays all the time.

If you want one off my website, simply order up one and I will get it shipped out asap.

 

[turboglenn]

Ah don't worry about it, i thought it was worse than it was and i'm an impulsive buyer at times, i didn't even realize how soon the 3rd was

the issue was something else but i still need the cliutc and like i said in the other thread i now need to take your advice, think on it and decide on a flywheel and since the issue wasn't the cluth on it's last leg i've got time to still use the car.. problem with my situation is it's my only car and i have so much therapy for my dissabuility, doc appointments and pharmacy visits it gives me anxiety attacks to not have a car cause soem of my appointments if i miss them i have t wait a month to get back in and in my sitation that month could be pure hell and if i need to go to the hospital like i sometimes do i prefer to not take teh 800 dollar ambulance if there's no way for meto get there otherwise

wasn't trying to rush you out of just wanting a part fast, but i've explained my crap to ya so that's all it's based round, sorry if it seemed like i was just impatient

also, i can assure you after all you've done andtiem you've taken to help me and answer questions honestly my clutch WILL be bought from you

 

[twicks69]

I have edited the website with the updated information to make for easier ordering and further details for deciphering the clutch options. I have also added direct links to the SS-Series and SS-X Series kits with the TZ/B Kevlar/Ceramic custom clutch disk.

http://www.tmzperformance.com/Mitsubishi%20SBC%20Clutch%20Kits.html