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Heartburns26 · 05-10-2012, 10:24 AM

One of my drag racing buddies got me a worried about my flywheel or clutch exploding and coming threw the floor of my jeep and cutting my leg off while wheeling.

I plan to run about 500-600hp in my LY6 motor. Im sure that its a rare thing for someone to loose a leg but how many of you guys are running the lakewood SFI approved bell housings for this reason?

Im leaning towards getting it for peice of mind sure would suck ass to loose a leg over trying to save 500 bucks

WiCK3D_SiX · 05-10-2012, 10:28 AM

How often do you plan on catching traction at WOT from a dead stop? really the only time you'll donate something bad enough to penetrate the trans, and firewall/ floor that I'm aware of? Look at NASCAR how often to they blow clutches?

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Heartburns26 · 05-10-2012, 10:42 AM

I dont, i plan on dumping the clutch at about 4000 rpm in 4 wheel drive and launching at the mud drags etc and tough truck challanges

I dont see me ever going WOT on pavement and dumping the clutch.

sounds like i am over thinking this, but fuck that would suck to have one fail on you

WiCK3D_SiX · 05-10-2012, 10:49 AM

I hear you there. Mud drags may be one place to consider one, same as any other drag application. I could imagine similar forces being applied. I asked because I was assuming rock crawling or desert racing ( where you don't typically see the same forces as drag). I think I'd look into how many have actually had issues with exploding parts in your application. Personally if your that concerned, peace of mind doesn't carry a price. My broke ass would probably weld some extra metal between me and the driveline if it concerned me. Hopefully someone with more knowledge will come along shortly.

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Heartburns26 · 05-10-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by WiCK3D_SiX

I hear you there. Mud drags may be one place to consider one, same as any other drag application. I could imagine similar forces being applied. I asked because I was assuming rock crawling or desert racing ( where you don't typically see the same forces as drag). I think I'd look into how many have actually had issues with exploding parts in your application. Personally if your that concerned, peace of mind doesn't carry a price. My broke ass would probably weld some extra metal between me and the driveline if it concerned me. Hopefully someone with more knowledge will come along shortly.

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ya i was thinking about making 2 peices of 1/4 plate and cutting out some brackets on the torchmate and making my own cover, surely 1/4 plate would stop a flywheel or clutch

WiCK3D_SiX · 05-10-2012, 11:58 AM

Tuck the drivetrain, safety loops for the driveshaft, one big plate across the belly so you hydroplane and call it a day. Don't ask, I'm bored.

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g-wizz · 05-10-2012, 09:38 PM

is it worth your foot? i would hate to be that one guy you know.

im sure there are some pretty easy fixex for this besides a sfi... like welding some 3/16th plate to your floor where the bell is, simple stuff.

also the highest potential danger would only be at max rpm. so reguardless of when you hook up or what your launching on that thing is going to wreck the most crap when its wound up. just something to think about for you guys who think your safe cause your not on asphalt.

i dunno youtube clutch explosion.
Why Blowproof Bellhousings Are A Must Have In Any Motorsport! - YouTube
Clutch Blow Up in side the car - YouTube

Heartburns26 · 05-10-2012, 11:02 PM

POINT WELL TAKEN i like my feet alot

I stumbled across a great deal today on the craigslist

I got a NV4500 with 10 hours on it with Lakewood SFI bell housing and Centerforce clutch and flywheel for my LY6 and short shifter and slave for clutch and throw out bearing for 2k shipped

GMGuy · 05-11-2012, 02:37 PM

If you even think you need it, just get one, and install it.

A buddy of mine got a brand new SFI housing, but wanted to race that weekend rather than put in his bellhousing. 1st run his flywheel parted company with the car, ripped the firewall to shreds, sliced through the passenger side header, and sent a couple pieces of flywheel right next to his foot and into the dash. He was extremely lucky that day.

Alex.

05-10-2012, 10:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Heartburns26 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Member # 146785 Posts: 407	How many of you guys are running SFI approved Bell housings One of my drag racing buddies got me a worried about my flywheel or clutch exploding and coming threw the floor of my jeep and cutting my leg off while wheeling. I plan to run about 500-600hp in my LY6 motor. Im sure that its a rare thing for someone to loose a leg but how many of you guys are running the lakewood SFI approved bell housings for this reason? Im leaning towards getting it for peice of mind sure would suck ass to loose a leg over trying to save 500 bucks

05-10-2012, 09:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
g-wizz Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 91791 Location: san diego ca Posts: 1,158	is it worth your foot? i would hate to be that one guy you know. im sure there are some pretty easy fixex for this besides a sfi... like welding some 3/16th plate to your floor where the bell is, simple stuff. also the highest potential danger would only be at max rpm. so reguardless of when you hook up or what your launching on that thing is going to wreck the most crap when its wound up. just something to think about for you guys who think your safe cause your not on asphalt. i dunno youtube clutch explosion. Why Blowproof Bellhousings Are A Must Have In Any Motorsport! - YouTube Clutch Blow Up in side the car - YouTube __________________ 74k20 with 6bt nv4500, 203/205, d60, 14bolt, lots of metal and booger welds... one of these days. Last edited by g-wizz; 05-10-2012 at 09:46 PM.

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05-10-2012, 10:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
WiCK3D_SiX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Member # 201740 Location: South Central PA Posts: 136	How often do you plan on catching traction at WOT from a dead stop? really the only time you'll donate something bad enough to penetrate the trans, and firewall/ floor that I'm aware of? Look at NASCAR how often to they blow clutches? Sent from my DROIDX

05-10-2012, 10:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Heartburns26 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Member # 146785 Posts: 407	I dont, i plan on dumping the clutch at about 4000 rpm in 4 wheel drive and launching at the mud drags etc and tough truck challanges I dont see me ever going WOT on pavement and dumping the clutch. sounds like i am over thinking this, but fuck that would suck to have one fail on you

05-10-2012, 10:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
WiCK3D_SiX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Member # 201740 Location: South Central PA Posts: 136	I hear you there. Mud drags may be one place to consider one, same as any other drag application. I could imagine similar forces being applied. I asked because I was assuming rock crawling or desert racing ( where you don't typically see the same forces as drag). I think I'd look into how many have actually had issues with exploding parts in your application. Personally if your that concerned, peace of mind doesn't carry a price. My broke ass would probably weld some extra metal between me and the driveline if it concerned me. Hopefully someone with more knowledge will come along shortly. Sent from my DROIDX

05-10-2012, 11:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
WiCK3D_SiX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Member # 201740 Location: South Central PA Posts: 136	Tuck the drivetrain, safety loops for the driveshaft, one big plate across the belly so you hydroplane and call it a day. Don't ask, I'm bored. Sent from my DROIDX

05-10-2012, 11:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Heartburns26 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Member # 146785 Posts: 407	POINT WELL TAKEN i like my feet alot I stumbled across a great deal today on the craigslist I got a NV4500 with 10 hours on it with Lakewood SFI bell housing and Centerforce clutch and flywheel for my LY6 and short shifter and slave for clutch and throw out bearing for 2k shipped

05-11-2012, 02:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
GMGuy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 91648 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 431	If you even think you need it, just get one, and install it. A buddy of mine got a brand new SFI housing, but wanted to race that weekend rather than put in his bellhousing. 1st run his flywheel parted company with the car, ripped the firewall to shreds, sliced through the passenger side header, and sent a couple pieces of flywheel right next to his foot and into the dash. He was extremely lucky that day. Alex.