Mcleod Dual disk
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From: Round Rock Tx
Mcleod Dual disk
Hello there,
I have a 96 396 Corvette and I’m about to replace the Centerforce dual friction clutch for a Mcleod dual disk with aluminum flywheel and master cylinder. I've heard some of the pro’s and cons of steel versus aluminum flywheels and wanted to know your thoughts before I make my purchase. Car makes about 585 rwhp on a 150 shot and the current clutch is just starting to slip. Need to replace it before the next shoot out in early March.
Any suggestions are questions are appreciated.
Thank you,
Texas 396
I have a 96 396 Corvette and I’m about to replace the Centerforce dual friction clutch for a Mcleod dual disk with aluminum flywheel and master cylinder. I've heard some of the pro’s and cons of steel versus aluminum flywheels and wanted to know your thoughts before I make my purchase. Car makes about 585 rwhp on a 150 shot and the current clutch is just starting to slip. Need to replace it before the next shoot out in early March.
Any suggestions are questions are appreciated.
Thank you,
Texas 396
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Re: Mcleod Dual disk (Texas 396)
I would have to vote for steel. That double disk clutch is going to catch very quickly, I know I've driven one. I would tend to believe that you would want the added inertia of the heavier flywheel to make it a little easier to drive.
Drifting
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Re: Mcleod Dual disk (Texas 396)
Seems like the heavier steel one gets more positive feedback. Looking at this clutch also for my 396. Be prepared for some breakage if your running with ET Streets. What kinda of NA power with your set up?
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Re: Mcleod Dual disk (Red Rocket)
Thanks for the reply. I am getting mixed reviews. Facts that the aluminum is just as strong and willallow the engine to rev up faster. ???? Anyway NA is 420 hp 420 tq. I've seen your car at MTI, in fact I saw it the weekend before the Vette shootout in Seguin. I was hoping you would make it. Looking forward to the LS1/LT1 event in March.
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Re: Mcleod Dual disk (Texas 396)
I have the Fidenza aluminum flywheel. Don't have near the power you guys do, but I've have no problem with it to this point (spec stage 2 clutch). Over 5000 miles. I'm personally going to stick with this step up till I add more power and then I plan on switching to the stage 3 clutch. The only thing is the noise. I turn up the radio, ignore it, etc. If you can live with then noise well............I personally think it's not as noisey as it first was............that or I can't hear anything now. :D
BTW, the car is a daily driver and I really haven't had any problems adjusting to it. It can be tricky when the roads are slick though. Trying to keep the revs so it won't die and not putting so much power down as to spin the tires. Much finer line now.
BTW, the car is a daily driver and I really haven't had any problems adjusting to it. It can be tricky when the roads are slick though. Trying to keep the revs so it won't die and not putting so much power down as to spin the tires. Much finer line now.
