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FE Power Forums => FE Technical Forum => Topic started by: bw_kc on September 21, 2023, 05:12:14 PM
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So - been gone a while - been busy running my business & my engine & car have been running fine until this past weekend. I smoked my clutch.
My combo: 428 based stroker (462CI), trick flow heads, blue thunder dual riser, nice solid cam, FITech - all in a 69 R Code Mach 1. I've got a TKO 600 - Nascar Detroit Locker, 31 spline axles, & drag radials. I'd say I'm about 550 HP. Engine has lotsa torque.
I noticed this summer that - when warm - my clutch was slipping. I've been trying to baby it until winter but I lost it this weekend driving to/from a car show about an hour away. I've got a McLeod 600 Series - ceramic/ceramic. https://www.mcleodracing.com/600-series-disc-260671/p122
2nd clutch I've lost since I built this engine. I suspect the drag radials are too much & causing it to slip. Recommendations for a replacement? Twin disc perhaps? On facebook marketplace - this setup is for sale locally. Never heard of 10,000 RPM brand:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/845906140289494/?ref=messenger_share
Thoughts/recommendations? Not too worried about drivability as car is already a handfull.
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McLeod RXT (not RST). You will need the RXT for drag radials.
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Thx. I'll check it out.
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You would loose at least 30 rotating lb & overall weight, with the 10,000 clutch, you won't believe how light they, until you pull yours and put one in. Plus there are no centrifugal weights to screw up high rpm shifts.
If you slip your clutch a lot, it may not last but, the 7 1/2", 3 disk version, would take anything.