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Along with engine and transmission refresh, need advice on clutches not looking for aggressive needed for Street driving with occasional fun, but not something that will break my passengers neck more stock feel also non vibrational
Along with engine and transmission refresh, need advice on clutches not looking for aggressive needed for Street driving with occasional fun, but not something that will break my passengers neck more stock feel also non vibrational
thanks I actually did read that earlier, and from what I got out of it leans me towards McLeod Street Pro 75121 rated at 400hp Any reason not to go 75221 rated at 500 as my engine is rated 390hp and am getting it rebuilt same specs
thanks I actually did read that earlier, and from what I got out of it leans me towards McLeod Street Pro 75121 rated at 400hp Any reason not to go 75221 rated at 500 as my engine is rated 390hp and am getting it rebuilt same specs
Although my engine doesn't even come close to 400 hp, let alone 500hp, I installed the McLeod 75221 "just in case" and, for future considerations. I'm aware that the McLeod clutch is a little pricier compared to some other brands but, with the clutch travel release point being that critical and it being a MAJOR PITA to replace, I went with the McLeod. If it's good enough for Lars, it's good enough for me.
Along with engine and transmission refresh, need advice on clutches not looking for aggressive needed for Street driving with occasional fun, but not something that will break my passengers neck more stock feel also non vibrational
I have the McLeod RST Street Twin clutch kit for my 600hp 496 and Tremec TKO600.
It rocks. I did move to a hydraulic clutch which works super well also.
thanks I actually did read that earlier, and from what I got out of it leans me towards McLeod Street Pro 75121 rated at 400hp Any reason not to go 75221 rated at 500 as my engine is rated 390hp and am getting it rebuilt same specs
I got the mcloed too. But it's real heavy on the foot, and hard to let out slow without dropping it. Wish I got a lighter one. Being so stiff it's hard to feather at start and chatters if I get it wrong. Good grip tho
I got the mcloed too. But it's real heavy on the foot, and hard to let out slow without dropping it. Wish I got a lighter one. Being so stiff it's hard to feather at start and chatters if I get it wrong. Good grip tho
which did you get the 75221 and wishing you went lighter on the foot with the 75121? Hard on the foot is what I don’t want as I am 63 and plan on keeping this car and you never know when the knees get soft :-)
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If you call Mcleod and talk to a tech they will tell you the single disc clutches all use the same pressure plate. They change the rating by changing the disc material. If a mcleod clutch feels heavy it is the clutch linkage, not the pressure plate. They are all moderately light and smooth. The bonus is you need only to buy one and just swap discs. It saves a lot of money. Unfortunately i learned this after buying 3
If you call Mcleod and talk to a tech they will tell you the single disc clutches all use the same pressure plate. They change the rating by changing the disc material. If a mcleod clutch feels heavy it is the clutch linkage, not the pressure plate. They are all moderately light and smooth. The bonus is you need only to buy one and just swap discs. It saves a lot of money. Unfortunately i learned this after buying 3
This is 100% correct......and I can tell you first hand after driving about 20 of these cars in my life that my clutch take up, pressure and feel is as good as it gets.......and better than the POS parts store clutch that was in the car when I got it.......
If you call Mcleod and talk to a tech they will tell you the single disc clutches all use the same pressure plate. They change the rating by changing the disc material. If a mcleod clutch feels heavy it is the clutch linkage, not the pressure plate. They are all moderately light and smooth. The bonus is you need only to buy one and just swap discs. It saves a lot of money. Unfortunately i learned this after buying 3
Originally Posted by Jebbysan
This is 100% correct......and I can tell you first hand after driving about 20 of these cars in my life that my clutch take up, pressure and feel is as good as it gets.......and better than the POS parts store clutch that was in the car when I got it.......
Jebby
I agree with both. I went with a McLeod Super Street Pro and it is not "heavy" at all. Mine was much lighter than the cheapo RockAuto/Parts Store special that was in my car. No regrets.
I vote for a McLeod 75121. I have had them since the last winter. Easy pedal feeling, for a street car and for fun-driving enough to 400ps. In my opinion, oversizing brings nothing.
The engagement point is very near the top, this took some getting used to. Possibly it is also due to the setting or that we have resurfaced the flywheel. Pivot and clutch fork are original.
My old clutch was very hard and I had sometimes calves cramp ^^
I am using the McLeod RST twin disk clutch in two of my cars and I love it. Pedal feel is nearly as light as stock. No chatter. Smooth engagement. I'm running it with a balanced 24 lb. steel flywheel with a hydraulic throw out bearing.
Update; just got off phone with Summit apparently the 75221 is not for my car as I have Muncie m21 with 10 spline which is 75224 they are sending out replacement kit, no problem as still awaiting on engine to be finished
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