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Clutch Burners

Bill "BangShift Billy" Armstrong and Rich "Canadian Chuck Norris" Guido talk stick shift drag racing, tap the minds and personalities of guests who stick race themselves. Get ready for technical discussion, techniques, set-ups, failures and more.

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    Clutch Burners podcast Episode 44- Craig Liberty

    The podcast episode features Craig Liberty, who discusses the history and innovations of Liberty's Gears. The conversation covers the controversy at PRI, the company's early days, manufacturing processes, and a comparison of TKO and TKX transmissions. The conversation delves into the enhanced design and features of a new transmission, including improved synchronizers, reduced leaks, and stronger mid-plate design. It also explores the availability of custom gear sets, simplified gear ratio options, and competitive pricing. Additionally, it discusses the clutch-assisted functionality, aftermarket gear sets, and the production and availability of the new transmission. The conversation covers topics such as racing and security, transmission technology, personal insights and memories, technology and racing, stick shift racing secrets, first pass in a stick car, and the influence of social media on car enthusiasts.TakeawaysTransmission InnovationCompany History Stronger and more reliable transmission designImproved synchronizers and reduced leaksEnhanced gear alignment and stronger mid-plate designImproved shift quality and reduced gear failureCompact design and weight reductionSimplified gear ratio options and availabilityClutch-assisted transmission functionalityCustom gear set availability and lead timeCompetitive pricing and market positioning Clutchless transmission technologyStick shift racing secretsInfluence of social media on car enthusiastsChapters00:00 Introduction to Liberty's Gears07:08 Early Days of Liberty's Gears23:25 TKO vs. TKX Transmissions32:48 Enhanced Transmission Design38:02 Gear Ratios and Options43:09 Clutch-Assisted Functionality49:28 Aftermarket Gear Sets and Shafts57:50 Pricing and Market Positioning01:07:24 Clutch Sourcing and Convenience01:18:15 Personal Insights and Memories01:27:01 Stick Shift Racing Secrets

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    Episode #40- Stick Shift How To

    Bill & Rich answer the question- how to get started in stick shift drag racing.

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    Episode #37- Josh Manning

    BangShift Billy and Canadian Chuck Norris have a 6 second, gear rowin' guest, Mr. Josh Manning. Check this episode out and enjoy!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Bill "BangShift Billy" Armstrong and Rich "Canadian Chuck Norris" Guido talk stick shift drag racing, tap the minds and personalities of guests who stick race themselves. Get ready for technical discussion, techniques, set-ups, failures and more.

HOSTED BY

Bill Armstrong

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Bill "BangShift Billy" Armstrong and Rich "Canadian Chuck Norris" Guido talk stick shift drag racing, tap the minds and personalities of guests who stick race themselves. Get ready for technical discussion, techniques, set-ups, failures and more.

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Clutch Burners is created and hosted by Bill Armstrong.
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