It's a Miracle! Blasphemi is Fixed So of Course We Did Massive Burnouts.

Welcome, Friends, to Episode 277 of Mike Finnegan's Garage. I'm excited about this one because as you know, a week ago, my transmission exploded on the starting line of Alabama International Dragway. Well, I'm happy to report that thanks to GForce Racing Transmissions and Tick Performance, the transmission is fixed and we are ready to test the car again. It wasn't easy to make happen, since I had to leave town to film an episode of Roadkill right after that fateful day when Blasphemi grenaded the gearbox. But thanks to my friends, the car was transported from Alabama to North Carolina where Team Tick performed a miracle using new parts provided by GForce. I hope you enjoy the video and burnouts and please check out the following page to get some excellent discounts on parts for your project:
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and if you'd like to continue supporting the channel and Blasphemi then please visit my website and grab a new FSM Precision Research & Destruction shirt.
Thanks!
-Finnegan

[@2GSpyderTurbo]

Matt is plethora of fantastic knowledge. I'd love to have him as a part of my support team. Good stuff ya'll!!!

[@numlockkilla]

I am so happy to see bangshift billy. Thanks for supporting fellow racers

[@brandongreene3213]

Dude just the amount of info in this video is unreal. It's awesome to see people who know everything about their jobs.

[@captaintoyota3171]

As an Ex ASE tech and engine builder these guys Tick per and the clutch guy both are 1000% pros who take pride in their work

[@stephenlea5765]

I agree, that trans builder knows a thing or two!

[@matthewf1979]

I was going to say that you need a slipper clutch! That throwout bearing controller is way easier and far more convenient than adjusting weights.

[@iangore8563]

Hopefully, since it has a tick performance t56, Mike will get the money shift preventer to keep the hemi alive in the future

[@tyger13us]

OH Man,, i was waiting for a BUMPER STAND....... great info, to much talking. Im a picture type of guy. lol

[@larryalexander4833]

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[@RustyWells2]

I'm really impressed with the new owner of Tick Performance he's really getting their name out to the entire racing community in just a short time!

[@DannyNeal-g8y]

This is a good demonstration of torque, inertia, friction and torsional strength. When you dump the clutch, and the tires are glued to the ground, you will get clutch slippage, or something else will give. You simply found the weakest part. Tire slippage would be the easiest solution!

[@danmyers9372]

And that was not going to happen on a cold radial prepped track surface. Mike found out the hard way that bias ply slicks and a radial prep surface don’t get along well together.

[@zoggrog8823]

@@danmyers9372 You have no clue what you are talking about. There is ZERO difference in track prep. No such thing as a "radial prep".

[@ThePaulv12]

@@zoggrog8823 No franmyers or whatever is the expert because on KZbin opinion is sacrosanct. I know it, you know it bla bla bla....

[@1313skr]

As a mechanic. I know for a fact all ur seeing is the stuff that went well... There's soo much more swearing involved!

[@Doubie.]

Your forgetting this isn’t some random client car it’s a car built to be taken apart relatively quickly and they’ve taken it apart a lot after breaking it

[@timpainter3506]

Facts

[@vincentenk4449]

Ain't that the truth! You forgot the throwing of wrenches though!

[@freedomfox8183]

That's because you're working on Rusty pieces of crap that are on the salty or wet roads being driven on the road that car is taking apart and put together so many times it doesn't get any easier

[@rytime700]

Your also forgetting this is MOTHERFUCKING TICK PERFORMANCE...these boys are the fastest stick shift guys ever! There trans are in the world's fastest everything that's stick shift.....they prob know wtf they are doing....just bc you don't know and are swearing don't project your bullshit onto the top Dawgs of this shit.

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[@RyTrapp0]

Wow, the way it exploded, how that energy all let go, I honestly expected more broken parts than that, it really is amazing how strong T56s are. Excited to see how it goes with the BSB clutch controller - really looking forward to seeing a lot less of Blasphemi's trans now! These clutch controllers have been SUCH a game changer for stick shift racing. There's both lower feature budget options for mechanical clutch setups and there's up to the BSB here with all the bells & whistles for hydro clutches and a few options inbetween, checkem' out if you're in to stick racing.

[@robslater5528]

Matt is just way, way beyond simple complete competence! Great to see a young guy so thoroughly in command of what he does!

[@jameseastwood4984]

Engineers = Android Journalists = Apple

[@nickg0411]

Anything Tick has is pretty much as good as it gets

[@amandawoods263]

sec that they will not sell you junk' just to make a buck '#1 or they don't sell it

[@tonybuck5252]

Tick performance is first class

[@tonykemper8896]

Blasphemi is now become a instrument of testing high performance parts and will always find their weakness! I think these companies should sponsor fsm just for the " R&D" work Mike is doing! keep up the good work Mr. Finnegan!

[@riverrat4631]

I started life going every weekend to a drag race in the early 70’s. Dad raced a 55 Chevy two door post car with a full cage. A Built 327 with a Muncie M-22 transmission with a 5:13 gear with a straight axle front end. We pulled the 55 race car with a 55 Nomad on a light weight 2 rail trailer. I slept on the front bench seat and mom and dad slept in the back of the Nomad. We traveled 4-5 states, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia. Gasser class was just a normal class in the 70’s. Dad kept blowing up the Muncie transmission. In 1970 Lenco came out with a transmission that was supposed to be good to 800hp then. We went home to the farm after dad broke the transmission at the 74 nationals in Indy. We sold a couple of moms high dollar barrel racing horses so dad could buy a new Lenco transmission. He never broke another trans after this. I know these new TKO Tremec transmissions can handle big horsepower and abuse today. But back in the day guys was using stock GM Muncie’s. M-21 or the M-22 Rock Crusher. Side note; I still use a light weight two rail trailer to this day to haul cars. It works like a lift at the track if you need to change a transmission or clutch. I can pull it with a 1/2 ton truck with a shell or station wagon. I still sleep in the bed of the truck on a cot. I laugh when I see guys pull in with Toterhomes or Diesel pushers pulling huge stacker trailers. They are so far away from where how grassroots racing started. Are those guys more comfortable in their air conditioned rigs? Sure, but I can spend my money on the race car. 🇺🇸🦅🏁

[@ronpark3809]

Really cool to see Bill Armstrong at the end, one of my favorite drag and drivers. Great video, keep up the good work.

[@michaelhenderson5098]

I've watched him struggle on the drag and drives. Looks like he may have a good solution to his troubles, and a lot of others also.

[@goatflieg]

Really enjoyed watching this process. Thanks for being willing to share it with us!

[@FinnegansGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vehdynam]

Great video with lots of tech tips and starring " Blasphemi " ! Thanks Mike , and good luck with the clutch and transmission going forward.

[@Spartan-hs8nn]

I use to live in Mount Airy back in the early 80s, it's amazing how much that place has changed and grown. I love watching your channel and how much you learn after each failure. Never give up. Good luck on Wednesday. Thanks Mike.

[@stephenlea5765]

Glad to see the interview with Bill. Cool product. I love watching him shift his Fairlane down the track! Twin turbo BBF I believe.

[@thebangshiftbilly1653]

sbf

[@stephenlea5765]

@@thebangshiftbilly1653 Even better! Thanks Bill!

[@michaelhenderson5098]

And thanks to him, he taught Alex how to shift her trans when the Savoy had the 5 speed in it last year.

[@stephenlea5765]

@@michaelhenderson5098 Didnt know that, but remember that the manual was new

[@trumbley22]

That Bangshift Billy thing is awesome! Having a controlled and repeatable way to slip your diaphragm clutch is inreal!

[@lancehowlett3910]

Aaron suggested a “Dead Hook” I agree,in the other episode Mike said he lowed the launch rpm that and the supper stick track killed the transmission.

[@Bricklinsv1970]

Joe is not slow. Great episode cool to see how it's done. Great job Joe!

[@mattwillow7]

Question is how long will it stay fixed 😅

[@CloudHindlen]

About as long as it takes Mike to hit the Money Pedal at the drag strip testing pass 🤣

[@mattwillow7]

@@CloudHindlen sounds about right

[@dochaze1]

This car is every reason to not have a manual transmission drag car.

[@matyastoth8603]

​@@dochaze1nah its not the manual trans but the fact that it is set up as it would have an auto. Instant hook is no good to a stiff drivetrain.. Let it slip a little. Or change ratios.

[@davidfriedline7525]

Thank you Joe , since Mike is floating somewhere you did a super transformational video at the shop ! lamo !

[@jono6379]

Thanks Joe, really good job showing us what happened to the trans. Taking over from Mike for an episode can't be easy.

[@kylegilmore3810]

Nice demo of the slipper that doesn't require dropping the trans and adjusting weights, get the bite point set and then dial in the slip over time and change it whenever you want.. good salesman On a side not, - 0:37 what neck scarf is that? Looks so comfy

[@antonyaiken]

So, all this talk of "face plated" transmissions.... What you actually mean is a dog-box. A design that's been used in racing for decades. And you're supposed to run straight cut gears with a dog box to remove axial thrust out of the driveline. But, whatever. With the power its running, if you stick with helical gears, it's going to keep shitting gearboxes out the bottom every 3 months. But I'm sure the transmission guy knows that.

[@mclaggen6144]

I honestly thought bill's car had a slipper clutch didn't realize it was his own device

[@tripprogers4814]

Matt from Tick Performance sounds and looks like NPK driver Scott Taylor!

[@Kahuna54]

Building a high end hot rod is so much more complicated today than it was back in 1970!

[@AndrewB416]

Bill Armstrong's Bangshift Billy device looks awesome. Digitally controlled as well...livin' in the future!

[@OneManGarage]

I love that killer launch system from Billy ! So cool 😎 seen him and my favorite Canadian Pontiac run here in Ennis TX so cool !

[@OGRocker1]

Way to go guys, thank you Mike, maybe you won't get shafted at the next, ... Rock on Blasphemi 😊😎

[@jamesmh21]

Does that one guy remind anyone else of Scott Taylor from Street Outlaws?

[@paulwest4755]

I had know idea that there was delay setup for a clutch , I've exploded many manual trans. Great video and lots of good information.

[@dazaspc]

That clutch release controller looks like the perfect cheat code for a manual transmission. The ability to hold it on the take up point and set a release point that can be controlled by the ecu be it time, rpm, speed or even wheel slip measured by the ECU has just taken all the talent out of the art of consistent reliable launches or even clutched shifts. You should then be able to downsize the gear box I would think or even go back to clutch shifting at speed if you are having wheel slip problems whilst rolling. Racing down shifts could also be improved to prevent wheel skid and improve stability. Implemented properly you could go back to the old school clutched autos and do away with the torque converters, A very nice simple device that should make a huge difference to anyone who uses a manual transmission. It deserves an award.

[@vertexjeff4318]

Dry hops on a sticky surface make things go boom.............

[@stevenraymer6682]

Man what a bad ass learning video thanks Mike can’t wait to see the car back at the track.

[@gerrymilidantri6457]

Thank you for an awesome video. I'm definitely going to give the Bang Shift Billy setup a try

[@CaptainNero]

You're in an elite group of shaft Breakers.

[@freedomfox8183]

That guy from tick gives me huge young scott Taylor vibes

[@savethebeaters]

Tick Performance to the rescue!

[@rickyscz28]

This is absolutely thr best transmission information video I have ever seen

[@ChaosLordBrandon]

My god, the digital Bluetooth throw out bearing is jaw-dropping killer awesome!!!

[@BarbaraLogan-iy1ir]

This dude talks and looks like Scott Taylor from Street Outlaws

[@nunyabiznas6264]

Dude, please quit talking to the man when he is trying to work! wtf

[@bdr3125]

I couldn't agree more, dam shut up,he can't even pick up a wrench without him asking what size it is

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

Freak'n Cursed 💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵!!!!! 👹 🤔

[@danmyers9372]

So glad to see you adding the clutch slipper mechanism! When you broke the tranny I thought right away it was because the track was prepped super sticky for those high powered radial cars. Worse yet the surface was cold making it even tighter. As you pointed out your clutch is designed to slip so the drivetrain absorbed all the shock when neither the clutch nor the slicks could slip. I’m guessing that had something not broken your front tires would have been pointed moonward! That slipper device should make the car more consistent on questionable drag and drive surfaces and also be way easier on the drivetrain components. Bill is clearly a very smart guy to have come up with this. And blue tooth compatible? 👍

[@KCadbyRacing]

I've been following the drag and drives for years (love the stick shift class) and it was cool watching the progression of Bill's clutch control system 👍

[@CrankshaftTX]

Is the right axle/wheel bent a bit? During the shop burnout it looked like it had a wobble on that side.

[@jacobm9263]

We like the cars, the cars that go BOOM

[@bradwarris2906]

lenco

[@woodzy575]

be nice if they made a dial set up for the bang shift. I don't like the phone options because the phones change so fast and then there is no support after 5-10 years. a good old set of dials are nice. obviously there is a lot going on with the bite point setup.

[@dustydon6419]

My goodness! Another great episode, thank you! Love the “science”. One question, What is the recommended interval for checking that in-line filter on the trans fluid pump? Again, Great content. Can’t wait to see what Mike breaks next. Obviously Tony doesn’t break everything.

[@alabamacarrescue1488]

Glad to see it back together!! Hopefully we'll see it soon at a drag strip and see some low 8's

[@digitalmojofpv6217]

I see you took my advise.. Matt and the guys at Tick are top notch..I make their boxes for their products plus I use all their products in my hot rod builds also. Matt and Eli your welcome.

[@stephenleblanc4933]

Mike I saw the part where it show your Drive shaft input with it up all the way in?? As though bottomed out causing a SHOCK Case breaks apart Adjust your rear end back 3/8 I KnOw too simple

[@gteefxr3094]

Cool clutch info at the end.👍 The best part of the video actually. Don't be "bad-mouthing" Newbie; the best thing that could happen to this channel is to bring Dave back. Garage burnouts? Stop it already.

[@UncleManuel]

Now you know why most drag racers with a manual use a slipper clutch... 😁 I really think the driveshaft bottomed out and the additional force did let the output shaft and thus the housing explode. Things are engineered for certain scenarios - things binding up with force were not put into the equations... 😜

[@russellbluewolf6427]

As a person who loves a manual transmission the sheer amount of technology in a modern manual racing transmission is just mind blowing..

[@samehret3473]

One possible cause for breaking the tailshaft is mounting the trans solid,(with no rubber bushings). If you mount the trans solid ,any twist in the frame will snap the tailshaft.........

[@jw4620]

Hard to take what I'm seeing. You break crap and people com and fix it for you? Un-effing believable.

[@Rick-O-Shay60]

Wish I knew when you're here in Bakersfield with either Blasphemi, or Side~chick. It would be such a thrill to come and watch!

[@garyrhoades1455]

With all the breakage you’ve had over the years why not try a PRO-BUILT 3 speed auto trans……?

[@alvinpowell6189]

Joe is an outstanding addition to your lineup!! He is knowledgeable and easy to listen to!! I’m so glad Blasphemi is back together and I hope you record you run before New Year!!!

[@danmyers9372]

Agreed but I still miss Dave.

[@tgalbraith2395]

I've got mixed emotions on the clutch damper. On one hand, I think new technology is great! On the other hand, I still like the way it was in the old days where you just showed up in your ride and raced.

[@vincentenk4449]

Looks MUCH MUCH better with the shiny wheels!

[@Comet-hn3gm]

I like the dark wheels

[@vincentenk4449]

@@Comet-hn3gm 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MuddyFarmer75]

Been watching supernatural and death drives a 1959 white coupe deville and first thing I thought of was your cadi

[@daleknapke4981]

Once you launch the car do you use the clutch to shift or only to launch. I also run a face plated TKO600. I have found the only way to get a good 60 is with a combination of tire spin and clutch slip off the line. The clutch can’t do it all.

[@madevilmustang2824]

What transmission fluid is in there? Haven’t seen a blue ATF/MTF fluid before.

[@turftaurus]

About fucking time! I'm glad you guys got it right! Swearing gets the job done right! Lol

[@Mike.hobbies]

Wasn't there a guy on a episode a few months ago, sounded like a know it all and done something with the clutch, I'd blame him 😂😂

[@stuartbuckley6113]

Clutch settings are real. Preload the driveline before you launch and set the clutch up to ever so slightly slip under heavy load or keep breaking things.

[@FinnegansGarage]

Thanks for the tips!

[@steveharder538]

I haven’t had a chance to watch for a few months, and I’m glad to see that Finnigan found himself a stunt double, the show should get interesting now.

[@Mystic-l3r]

I like Mike's channel, but he's always breaking stuff.

[@Scrotum_69420]

That's racing....

[@joepeanut6827]

Why is there not a skater shield type blsnket under that motor and trany to keep it from dropping all the fluids on the track. if something happens like this.??

[@Michigan-thrifter]

The red head transmission guy sounds like Scott Taylor off street outlaws. Just me?

[@corystansbury]

I know they sell a lot and the Internet is what it is. I also know stick-shift racing breaks everything, especially behind a big PD blower hemi, but I've yet to meet anyone who's had consistently good experiences with G-Force transmissions. I probably shouldn't judge without knowing how much abuse this unit took.

[@ryurc3033]

I only had a 400 ish hp 454, with a 4 speed, and I broke everything I put behind that motor until I changed the rear suspension, and roll cage to stop frame flex. Wheel hop is bad, but even just extreme shock loads from dumping the clutch.(what I was told) I've twisted input shafts, turned driveshafts into pretzels, un-splined 2 piece drive lines, transmission yokes exploding... But my operation is 300$ hand me down 4 speeds, and used junk other people gave up on. So it's not a shock everything is always broken.

[@corystansbury]

@@ryurc3033 I was heavily involved in the twin turbo Viper scene from 05-2010ish. Back then, G-Force was about the only game in town and their boxes were lucky to last a single pass in the mile. Between casing flex, shaft deflection, and lubrication issues, they'd never hold 5th gear. For years, they just tried building stronger and stronger gears instead of fixing the actual problems. Other vendors eventually came in and fixed them all in short order and now cars with T56 magnum boxes hold way over 2000 HP. All of this is subject to 10 years of memory loss, so take with adequate salt, but I wasn't impressed back then. Accordingly, I probably have a bias that seeks confirmation in subsequent examples of failures.

[@eddielockejr7997]

Hey mike you should Go to the christmas tree drags with the car in And bradington florida with cleats

[@dreuxlescell3184]

Do clutch plates need to be burnished similar to burnishing new disc brake pads against the new brake rotors?

[@xxvjvxx]

transmissions are one of the few pieces of voodoo magic that breaks my brain,this video helps understand the voodoo

[@Kevin90909]

I only ask, because you talked about it in the last video. Was the transmission warrantied?

[@mikeh-p7q]

The Extra Fitting was in the bell housing area for Good Luck.

[@dansherwood9851]

I’ve never quite understood the fixation that the F n F boys have with burnouts????

[@andybobandy641]

So, that kit for the clutch just creates an automatic transmission? I mean.... you know?

[@walterrezendes5716]

I'm here because the third gen in the background at the garage burn out👍

[@Kahuna54]

So, with all the exposure I wonder if the trans builder gave any warranty on the trans?

[@kh40yr]

Also, get a kevlar diaper for the trans, because we like you just the way you are.

[@bradinch1563]

should have changed that 2nd gear, it going to start jumping out of 2nd very soon.

[@seethesvt]

Putting the microphone on that guys throat is literally the worst choice. Listening to that guy breath almost make me stop the video.

[@yyams]

That's the driftworks music at the end... You can't use that it's taken:D

[@courier11sec]

Oh wow looks like Mike is lucky he didn't get a busted wrist if he'd had his hand on the shifter

[@MuddyFarmer75]

Joe looks like he’s lost weight Mike not giving him enough beer and jerky lol

[@midwestlee-iw8nl]

impressive talent and skills .

[@michaelfair9336]

Looks like they also did their billet front plate on the transmission?

[@reddcocker64]

Joe, seriously, you just get the trans fixed and you do a funny car burnout? You guys just like breaking stuff for no reason, right?

[@BearwoodBrown]

i was thinking jeus save it for the track the 18 yearold came out