Hmm, that McLeod is very intriguing. What exactly makes a twin disc better?
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I installed McLeod RST in my car couple of months ago love it so far no chatter. Pedal feel is 10X softer than stock clutch.
i just did centerforce df in mine maybe 2000 miles ago. absolutely no chatter and much lighter than stock. i'm not making tons of power but it seems like the more i abuse it the better it feels. i got it thru summit for 350 or so. by the way, what are your mods or planned mods because that could have an impact on some peoples opinions.
Spec 3+ is awesome for me so far. Feels similar to my old centerforce DF just slightly more grabby but holds way more power. Whoever buys one of these make sure you get the "low pedal requirement" option ($40 extra). Pedal effort is about half of what the stock clutch is. My car only had about 15k miles on the stocker so nothing was worn out, in fact the the old clutch looked great, just a few spots on the flywheel / pressure plate
Read my Spec 3+ review here (post #9)~~> http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/driveline-216/686395-spec-2-spec-3-a.html
Read my Spec 3+ review here (post #9)~~> http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/driveline-216/686395-spec-2-spec-3-a.html
Spec 3+...i can honestly say i sat in 3 hrs of NYC traffic IMMEDIATELY after install coming back from Mustang Magic in LI,NY and i had VERY LITTLE chatter at all. If the flywheel is not TQ'd properly chatter will be more pronounced...mine has almost none...love this clutch. Grabs like a summabitch too
okay its still a toss up but i think im gonna do DFX because of my budget ..... do i NEED to buy a new flywheel , or just get mine resurfaced ?
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but OP it really depends on your power level.
With the DF, i have a soft pedal, no chatter and it holds 600hp just fine..
What kind of flywheel do you have? If its an aluminum one many have had trouble with resurfaced ones as you can't just throw it up on a magnet and grind it as aluminum doesn't stick to magnets.
For a steel flywheel I would just get it resurfaced. For an aluminum flywheel I would replace the friction plate. If its the factory flywheel I believe that McLeod made them and they will replace the friction plate for a small fee.
If its an aftermarket aluminum flywheel I would buy a Fidanza friction plate.
Fidanza 96-04 Mustang Replaceable Friction Plates [221101] : Lethal Performance, Performance parts for Ford Mustangs
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i have never changed out the clutch/flywheel so its stock
should i get a new one or get stock resurfaced
should i get a new one or get stock resurfaced
I have read that the stock ones can be resurfaced one time, then it's a throw away. When I get around to doing mine, though, I will probably go with a light weight steel flywheel, since they seem to have less issues with chatter if you run a more aggressive clutch. Also, in my experience an aluminum flywheel is much better suited for a lightweight car (like the FFR Cobra that I used to have). The aluminum revs up quicker, but doesn't have the rotating mass to maintain the rpms in between shifts as well as a steel one - especially in a heavier car like these.
Spec 3+ here... took me awhile to get it all right. Had trouble with the adjustments and the TOB riding on the PP all the time, but now that its fixed, im loving it. I have less than 1000 miles on it, but it doesnt chatter and actually feels really good. Not too much of the 'grab and go' that i expected. Doesnt feather as well as the stock one, but im happy with it.
McLeod RST twin disc. Had a spec 2 and hated it. Resurfaced by chromoly flywheel, threw in the RST and LOVE it. It is smooooth, and pedal effort is way less than the Spec. I paid $700 for clutch and $60 for flywheel machining, feel by far was best mod I have done to car as she is my dd.
im looking at centerforce flywheels right now ....... i want the 164 tooth FW , correct ?
For you guys with the McLeod - did you get a Tremec 26 spline driveshaft and how did the play adjustment go? I see a lot of people used the stock shim and others needed an adjustable piviot ball to actually get it shorter instead of shiming out. Thx!
You mean input shaft?
I ordered new shims, and I have an adjustable pivot ball. Most people do end up needing the adjustable pivot ball, but not all. I didn't install it myself so I can't really give you any more detail than that.
Agree with the twin disc... I do not have this in mine, but have driven a buddies that is pushing damn near 600 rwhp and it performs well. The pedal effort is like a 4cyl toyota.
I have a RXT twin disc and I beat the hell out of it last year. Lots of power shifting and lots of launches on slicks. It still grabs like the day it when in. My pedal is a bit stiff but I think it has more to do with my garbage BBK clutch cable from what I here they are crap and I agree. I have a OEM cable coming from tousley and I hope that cures the problem. Other than that I am very happy with the Clutch.
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