MythBusters Ep.5: Block Guards, Stock Engine + Boost, Daily Driving a Twin Disc

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[@mcef9117]

Thanks brother

[@RCautoworks]

Thanks for watching

[@mjb242]

Great video, good advice!

[@RCautoworks]

Thanks for watching

[@PiterStreak]

I went twin disk in ny Acura TL from clutchmaster. The 725. Came from a spec stage 3+. Not going to lie, initially liked the spec clutch. Felt like a stock clutch but with the ability to hold over 600 ft/lbs of torque. A buddy recommend a twin disk and while its not as smooth as the spec, its much easier to drive than I thought. My only gripe with it is letting it slip when taking off from a light. Once the clutch heats up, it grabs more lol. Solid video. Would love to see an in depth vid about the twin disk

[@DIY-Storagebuilt]

Good explanation!

[@RCautoworks]

Thanks for watching

[@SIRICKO]

Facts good shit my boy!

[@RCautoworks]

Rick as always thanks for watching

[@iron-gamerstv]

I really do appreciate your videos , man. Did you ever do a video on , Whats the first 5 upgrades to your K series Engine for Power?? I'm sure everyone has their thoughts but I'd like to hear what you have to say on it. I've got the CAI and Downpipe with Ktuner. I also have 410 injectors I haven't put in yet. I wanted to buy a new Fuel rail . My engine already has a 50VTC installed. Im really wanting to swap in a stick and take out the Auto. Everyone keeps telling me to just throw a Turbo on it and it'll be fine. All I really want is 350 hp and I'd be happy for a daily. It was nice to hear about the Block guard not being a good idea. Oh I'm running a K24z engine which I hardly see anyone doing anything with except the Miata boys.

[@taylorrichter1320]

My exedy super street twin on my 13 5.0 is like butter and actually lighter pedal feel then the stock clutch was so its super smooth no issues daily driving

[@RCautoworks]

Thanks for watching Taylor and providing some feedback that may be helpful to others.

[@MatthewJay80]

Solid information as always, thank you!

[@RCautoworks]

Thanks for watching Matthew

[@Supraking7mb]

Twin disk the world 🌎.

[@RCautoworks]

Every car, even if it's an auto

[@Boostwerks]

@@RCautoworks lol

[@mausball]

Oh man, the old days when block guards were new....the fights on H-T and honda-perf got wild. Forced induction a junkyard engine? Rings and bearings all around, at a bare minimum. More prep is recommended, and I've built a number of those type of engines. I'd love to see a long form twin-disc video from you Bob!

[@RCautoworks]

Thanks for watching Dave, we have some more videos in store. And unfortunately people are still running block guards its just not as bad as before.

[@AdinSLaboy]

I have mine lsv with block

[@anthonyc.8662]

Ayyyyyyyy

[@RCautoworks]

😉

[@king0684]

You know it! Thanks for sharing!

[@RCautoworks]

King, good seeing you and thanks for watching

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

Dont get a Subaru sti. POS. PITA. PO442,456,448,447, AND NOW A 302. Stock well cared for.

[@RCautoworks]

Dam, sounds like the perfect storm. Hopefully it's nothing major

[@danny51577]

Again, most guys dont have block guards installed correctly to begin with. Installing it outside a machine shop just wont provide the intended benefit.
For any degree of proper benefit, a welded block guard, installed prior to final bore/hone is the only way to do it. This is where CSS came from. Same concept, different procedure.
And you arent doing that on your own.