Sparks from bell housing??

[ssblubyyou]

Just curious as to why I’d have sparks coming from the bell housing when I launched at the drag strip on ET slicks. I didn’t notice this until a friend showed me a video of my car launching a few days ago. I think it only did it one time. I left on the 2step at 3500 or 4100 on that pass. It’s a 650 hp car with a spec stage 3 or 3 plus. I can’t remember right off. I figured it was just clutch grabbing hard since it feels fine and no noises at all. Any ideas or should I be worried?

 

[01yellercobra]

Are they coming from under the car? Or are you seeing them from under the hood?

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[roy_1031]

What’s the friction material composed of on the clutch? Is it a metallic material?

 

[Soap]

Roy is on the case. It's from your clutch engaging. Happens a lot if you watch drag race videos in slow motion when guys leave the line.

--Joe

 

[ssblubyyou]

Should be a semi-metallic carbon disc. Thats when we noticed it... on a slow-motion playback. I’ve watched other cars do it before at the track but just wanted to confirm that I didn’t have an issue. Thanks!!!!

 

[ssblubyyou]

Yes they coming from under the car .... definitely not under the hood.

 

[gt347mustang]

Clutch

 

[ssblubyyou]

Thanks..... I will keep hammering down and working on my et’s.