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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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Default Textralia ExoSkel install pictures and early review

the clutch so far is amazing, every single time i let it out it starts to feel better and better, it has a very small chatter but it only has 7 miles on it! the pedal feels just like stock, i didn't see that coming!!! and u can feel in the pedal exactly where the clutch enagages, i love it, and it engages at the last inch and a half, perfect for my shifting and powershifting.

here are some pictures from this morning
Out with the old!




I with the new!!!!!

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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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Nice, i cant wait until i get mine.
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Very nice!
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 07:09 AM
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Really nice clutch. I hope ours holds the power.
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I've got about 175 miles on mine and the chatter is about gone. It is still a little tricky on the egagement with a big *** cam. It engages high and pedal feels GREAT! I'm breaking it in along with a T56 rebuilds tranny. Got a few more miles before the powershifting starts! The way the tranny feels and the the clutch being high, this thing should be surgical on the shifts!
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 10:47 PM
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*latest update*

Just ordered my ExoSkel.....cannot wait! (that is how much I liked it in my buddies car)
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anyone have torque specs on this unit as im about to install mine today/tomorrow
once i take the assy apart, what do i tighten it back to. and whats the torque settings for the flywheel also

thanks Steve
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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Use the GM torque specs on it and use red loctite on the bolts.
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Originally Posted by John02SS
Use the GM torque specs on it and use red loctite on the bolts.

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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by BYUNSPEED
I haven't forgotten about our deal. You should see it at the end of the month!

Thanks Steve!
hey that sounds good. i figured i bugged you enough before hand so i let it be.
hey im on your myspace lol. "THE REBIRTH"
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Ordered mine today... I can not wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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It looks similar to the new ram. I like it.

How much power is this good to? And what kind of price range was this?
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 06:12 AM
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did you use the stock clutch master cylinder?
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Originally Posted by JRracing
It looks similar to the new ram. I like it.

How much power is this good to? And what kind of price range was this?
like 1000 torque i think and its like 1250-1350


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did you use the stock clutch master cylinder?
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Price is 1249.00 Shipped!!!!!

Better hurry he has some comming to him and alot or being sold before he even has them in stock
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Where did you buy your clutch? DO you have a website?
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i know double disks are supposed to be the best clutch out there but i'm wondering how long they last. i've heard stories of people that put spec 3 and comparable clutches on their cars and break them in and they only last like 2000 miles. does this kind of stuff happen with the twin disks?
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Originally Posted by kozak
i know double disks are supposed to be the best clutch out there but i'm wondering how long they last. i've heard stories of people that put spec 3 and comparable clutches on their cars and break them in and they only last like 2000 miles. does this kind of stuff happen with the twin disks?
haha nope, i know two guys who have put 300+ launchs on slicks, one going on almost a year and one of them is a big GTO! also so far i havent heard of a single person blow one of these yet
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thats good. it;s not like i'm buying one tomorrow but eventually i;ll be in the market.
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this thing rocks! it was a little expensive, but you pay now a little more than a lot later. Prices are right where they should be, I was skeptical about paying 1200+ bucks for a clutch, but the power I am working with called for reliability-and strength! Very pleased customer...
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