RPS triple or what other option is there for 1000+RWHP ?
07-26-2015, 04:43 PM
#61
Racer
07-26-2015, 08:25 PM
#62
Racer
Thread Starter
I think I'm pretty on par with Ben.
I've cut 1.5's with 4 different clutches. Stock LS7, ACT, Spec, and Mcleod. You couldn't break my old stock C6 driveline after I finally swapped to the Mcleod at 800-850rwhp if you slipped it and didn't dump it high. Everything else just smokes(ceramic) or bites. I've got videos of launching almost all the clutches.
Really bad to see my new Mcleod crap out in my C5 at 887rwhp on the first pass before we even leaned it out or added timing. That's why we want to see real track results with the clutches.
John's car is a beast. I have a similar setup, we've chatted over the years here and on YouTube. I have the same ECS blower setup as his car. But for guys that now race as their secondary hobby, like myself since I have a few bay boats, and I'm not rich, I can't just buy a clutch without results. My wallet isn't that fat. Especially on 17-18 inch drag radials without a drag pack, etc.
I've cut 1.5's with 4 different clutches. Stock LS7, ACT, Spec, and Mcleod. You couldn't break my old stock C6 driveline after I finally swapped to the Mcleod at 800-850rwhp if you slipped it and didn't dump it high. Everything else just smokes(ceramic) or bites. I've got videos of launching almost all the clutches.
Really bad to see my new Mcleod crap out in my C5 at 887rwhp on the first pass before we even leaned it out or added timing. That's why we want to see real track results with the clutches.
John's car is a beast. I have a similar setup, we've chatted over the years here and on YouTube. I have the same ECS blower setup as his car. But for guys that now race as their secondary hobby, like myself since I have a few bay boats, and I'm not rich, I can't just buy a clutch without results. My wallet isn't that fat. Especially on 17-18 inch drag radials without a drag pack, etc.
There are quit some collection of clutches that can handle 800- 850RWHP just like the twin RPS I have and I have no issue cutting 1,4-1,5 60” but this is about handling 1000+ RWHP and 1000+RWTQ and still be able to handle soft fast takeoff on prepped dragstrip. It looks to me on your video like your clutch is smoking little at each takeoff seen from behind your car?
07-26-2015, 10:11 PM
#63
Le Mans Master
Our cars trapped 1mph difference, and I'm quite sure is heavier than yours. So, whatever dyno we each used, they were putting about the same power down. I've driven a CTSV with less power but at 5000lbs I roasted a stronger clutch on launch.
My RXT gave out first pull on a dyno in my C5 at 878rwhp. That was on a mustang dyno, rich, with no timing. Probably would have been ~940rwhp once tuned. Higher on a dynojet most likely.
So I'm in the same boat looking for a clutch in the 1000rwhp range. Yes, clutch dust is common when you slip them. Just watch some of Rangers videos on launching corvettes.
My RXT gave out first pull on a dyno in my C5 at 878rwhp. That was on a mustang dyno, rich, with no timing. Probably would have been ~940rwhp once tuned. Higher on a dynojet most likely.
So I'm in the same boat looking for a clutch in the 1000rwhp range. Yes, clutch dust is common when you slip them. Just watch some of Rangers videos on launching corvettes.
07-27-2015, 06:22 AM
#64
Racer
Thread Starter
Our cars trapped 1mph difference, and I'm quite sure is heavier than yours. So, whatever dyno we each used, they were putting about the same power down. I've driven a CTSV with less power but at 5000lbs I roasted a stronger clutch on launch.
My RXT gave out first pull on a dyno in my C5 at 878rwhp. That was on a mustang dyno, rich, with no timing. Probably would have been ~940rwhp once tuned. Higher on a dynojet most likely.
So I'm in the same boat looking for a clutch in the 1000rwhp range. Yes, clutch dust is common when you slip them. Just watch some of Rangers videos on launching corvettes.
My RXT gave out first pull on a dyno in my C5 at 878rwhp. That was on a mustang dyno, rich, with no timing. Probably would have been ~940rwhp once tuned. Higher on a dynojet most likely.
So I'm in the same boat looking for a clutch in the 1000rwhp range. Yes, clutch dust is common when you slip them. Just watch some of Rangers videos on launching corvettes.
Your video is nice as is your driving.
07-29-2015, 03:05 PM
#65
Former Vendor
Mantic Options
Hey Guys,
Just saw this and thought I would chime in. Keep in mind...most of us clutch manufactures must focus on the torque made at the flywheel...that's where our products do the work. Safe to assume that 1000 at the wheel is going to 1150-1200 at the flywheel. Not to mention...the WAY in which the car makes that power affects the clutches capability as well. A turbo car varies from a supercharged car which varies from a nitrous car....combine any of those and it gets even more interesting.
That said, Mantic Clutch is offering a Triple Disc 9000 Series which is good for 1515 ft-lbs at the crank and drives just a nice as the twins. Part number M931202. Feel free to shoot me a message here or via Mantic Clutch's website
Just saw this and thought I would chime in. Keep in mind...most of us clutch manufactures must focus on the torque made at the flywheel...that's where our products do the work. Safe to assume that 1000 at the wheel is going to 1150-1200 at the flywheel. Not to mention...the WAY in which the car makes that power affects the clutches capability as well. A turbo car varies from a supercharged car which varies from a nitrous car....combine any of those and it gets even more interesting.
That said, Mantic Clutch is offering a Triple Disc 9000 Series which is good for 1515 ft-lbs at the crank and drives just a nice as the twins. Part number M931202. Feel free to shoot me a message here or via Mantic Clutch's website
07-29-2015, 03:14 PM
#66
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We have some Mantic's in cars that are handling quite well at these levels. Over the 1k whp mark I would recommend the Mantic Triple for the C6 cars.. They do drive just as nice as the twin, which is near stock considering the HP levels.
We have a RPS triple in the half mile C6Z build and that clutch drove great with almost 1500whp. Changing it up to the RPS quad to handle the new power next go around.
The McLeod RXT's are also a great driving clutch, just you are going over the HP rating on them, they do have a steel strap designed clutch which holds more power but I have not driven one of them personally. I have a RXT in my personal car.
We have a RPS triple in the half mile C6Z build and that clutch drove great with almost 1500whp. Changing it up to the RPS quad to handle the new power next go around.
The McLeod RXT's are also a great driving clutch, just you are going over the HP rating on them, they do have a steel strap designed clutch which holds more power but I have not driven one of them personally. I have a RXT in my personal car.