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I have been looking at Clutch kit options for my Boss 302. I love the way my Boss now shifts with my MGW Race Spec v1, shifter, but now I want to go after that gear Nipple that I sometimes get. As far as shift gate accuracy, my new set-up is flawless and drops into every gear, each and every time, I no longer have to grab my shift ball, I just guide it through the gears.
I have no lockout issues up or down regardless of the RPM's, but now I want to replace the clutch to help protect my MT-82. OBTW, I do like my MT-82 and I am of the opinion that Ford really did a nice job on the gear ratio selection.
For some reason, I was always partial to SPEC clutch kits, perhaps it was the color, (LOL). Doing some research on SPEC, I found a 2012 Magazine article that praised a new SPEC dual clutch install on a modded 12 GT owned by Cunningham Motorsports. Well that was 3 years ago, so I wondered, how does the owner like this clutch after 3 years? I went to the owners website and found my answer. He apparently didn't as his Mod list for the same S197 Mustang now lists a different clutch.
Next I thought about SFI Certification, and I did not see SPEC listed as a certified manufacture of multi clutches.
I looked at RAM as they are SFI Certified, but for some reason, I didn't get the warm and fuzzy feeling about RAM, and their multi clutch kits primarily use an aluminum flywheel. Maybe more clutch than I need? The RAM 9.5" multi disc clutch does look nice and it is rebuildable. That is a nice feature.
The more I looked at McLeod, the more I liked what I saw. But, I'm a little confused after spending time on the McLeod Racing website. When I list my car, only the RXT multi clutch appears. No part number for the RST, which is what I thought might be a good selection for me. Next is that McLeod encourages the use of the OEM flywheel even though the center hub is too large and the new inner disc will not make full contact with the OEM flywheel. I believe a new clutch, needs a new flywheel that provides full plate contact, so I'll purchase a new lightened steel flywheel with my clutch kit.
I also read a statement online that McLeod invented the street application multi clutch design back 1974, so they have been in business a long time.
McLeod is unique in their design that uses a mounting plate that bolts to the flywheel, then the pressure plate mounts on studs attached to the adaptor plate. I guess when used with a new McLeod flywheel, this eliminates the need to shim the primary disc?
I also like the 3 Strap design of the floater plate which is supposed to reduce if not eliminate the floater plate rattle on take of in street driving. This feature is found on both the RAM and McLeod, I like this design v. the Post design.
As for the Flywheel, I will purchase the lightened Steel Flywheel as I have a street application with occasional track use. I understand the heavier weight of the steel flywheel is better for street driving and also helps to smooth out start offs.
Last are a few questions for those of you who are running a McLeod RST or RXT replacement clutch kits.
Noting the difference between the RST and RXT is the Disc material, Organic, v. Metallic. Uses same clamp pressure, Pressure Plate.
Do you like the clutch operation on the street? Any rattle or chatter on start offs?
Do you need the RXT metallic face disc? Or would you have gone with the RST?
If you run the Organic RST, does it hold up to an occasional track use?
Thank you in advance for you help.
All the Best,
Dave
I have no lockout issues up or down regardless of the RPM's, but now I want to replace the clutch to help protect my MT-82. OBTW, I do like my MT-82 and I am of the opinion that Ford really did a nice job on the gear ratio selection.
For some reason, I was always partial to SPEC clutch kits, perhaps it was the color, (LOL). Doing some research on SPEC, I found a 2012 Magazine article that praised a new SPEC dual clutch install on a modded 12 GT owned by Cunningham Motorsports. Well that was 3 years ago, so I wondered, how does the owner like this clutch after 3 years? I went to the owners website and found my answer. He apparently didn't as his Mod list for the same S197 Mustang now lists a different clutch.
Next I thought about SFI Certification, and I did not see SPEC listed as a certified manufacture of multi clutches.
I looked at RAM as they are SFI Certified, but for some reason, I didn't get the warm and fuzzy feeling about RAM, and their multi clutch kits primarily use an aluminum flywheel. Maybe more clutch than I need? The RAM 9.5" multi disc clutch does look nice and it is rebuildable. That is a nice feature.
The more I looked at McLeod, the more I liked what I saw. But, I'm a little confused after spending time on the McLeod Racing website. When I list my car, only the RXT multi clutch appears. No part number for the RST, which is what I thought might be a good selection for me. Next is that McLeod encourages the use of the OEM flywheel even though the center hub is too large and the new inner disc will not make full contact with the OEM flywheel. I believe a new clutch, needs a new flywheel that provides full plate contact, so I'll purchase a new lightened steel flywheel with my clutch kit.
I also read a statement online that McLeod invented the street application multi clutch design back 1974, so they have been in business a long time.
McLeod is unique in their design that uses a mounting plate that bolts to the flywheel, then the pressure plate mounts on studs attached to the adaptor plate. I guess when used with a new McLeod flywheel, this eliminates the need to shim the primary disc?
I also like the 3 Strap design of the floater plate which is supposed to reduce if not eliminate the floater plate rattle on take of in street driving. This feature is found on both the RAM and McLeod, I like this design v. the Post design.
As for the Flywheel, I will purchase the lightened Steel Flywheel as I have a street application with occasional track use. I understand the heavier weight of the steel flywheel is better for street driving and also helps to smooth out start offs.
Last are a few questions for those of you who are running a McLeod RST or RXT replacement clutch kits.
Noting the difference between the RST and RXT is the Disc material, Organic, v. Metallic. Uses same clamp pressure, Pressure Plate.
Do you like the clutch operation on the street? Any rattle or chatter on start offs?
Do you need the RXT metallic face disc? Or would you have gone with the RST?
If you run the Organic RST, does it hold up to an occasional track use?
Thank you in advance for you help.
All the Best,
Dave
