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Originally Posted by CJBinder So before I went to the track for the first time, I got the 34 row oil cooler, hp plus brake pads and flushed the brakes

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Old 08-10-2015, 02:27 PM   #5 (permalink)
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So before I went to the track for the first time, I got the 34 row oil cooler, hp plus brake pads and flushed the brakes with high temp fluid and added steel brake lines.

Went to track and everything was good for few laps then my clutch felt like it was stuck. I could still change gears but pedal had no resistance and when initial pressing was already at half way.

Then once I got to half tank, there was one corner that was a big sweeper and after coming out of that turn and gas pedal was floored then it was acting like it wasn't getting fuel. If I lift and press again then it was fine.


Do you guys think if I flush my clutch fluid with high temp fluid and change to steel clutch line that would solve issue with clutch?

As far as the fuel problem, do I need a race fuel pump? One guy said to change fuel filter but from the research I have done it looks like we don't have fuel filters in these cars???

Any help much appreciated. Need to get these fixed prior to going to track again.
These are all normal problems with our cars when you take them to the track. In regards to your brakes, I run Castrol SRF fluid and have two sets of brake ducts for each wheel. Keep in mind that this brake fluid is hideously expensive but it has the industry's highest wet boiling point.

Your clutch issues are also very common. What you are experiencing is your clutch fluid boiling. I also use Castrol SRF in my clutch master cylinder and change it after every track weekend.

At the track I have had my fluid boil, my master cylinder fail, and my slave cylinder fail.

I suggest that you practice driving your car without the clutch. You don't have to master it just understand the concept. It may help you get home from the track one day.
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