genuine honest person Member 2,769 Member For: 10y 11m 21d Gender: Male Location: near brisbane Posted 13/03/15 12:26 PM Author Share Posted 13/03/15 12:26 PM (edited) does the pedal feel heavy ? aiming for 601 hp lol Edited 13/03/15 12:27 PM by gunna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eff xr6t Member 569 Member For: 11y 3m 19d Posted 14/03/15 02:55 AM Share Posted 14/03/15 02:55 AM Pedal is fairly heavy not to bad though just like a normal heavy duty clutch but if you want it to last it's gonna need good clamp pressure, a mal wood option 3 won't even hold 500hp I've seen them slip with 400 hp haha The only other clutch I would recommend is a textralia twin plate but that will take 6 months for you to get one as they take there sweet ass time at sending them.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratter Member 6,793 Member For: 18y 7m 22d Gender: Male Location: @ my laptop Posted 14/03/15 03:24 AM Share Posted 14/03/15 03:24 AM bad driving can kill any clutch, we've seen Mal wood option 3 handle well over 400 rwkw, clutch disc material should be selected based on driving style 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genuine honest person Member 2,769 Member For: 10y 11m 21d Gender: Male Location: near brisbane Posted 14/03/15 03:49 AM Author Share Posted 14/03/15 03:49 AM on the street I will only run 215 60 16 ,so no mater how I drive it I think all I will hurt is the tyres . on the track it will be another thing with semi slicks . I believe that direct clutch service have some options to chose from . right up to 600 plus hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eff xr6t Member 569 Member For: 11y 3m 19d Posted 14/03/15 05:50 AM Share Posted 14/03/15 05:50 AM bad driving can kill any clutch, we've seen Mal wood option 3 handle well over 400 rwkw, clutch disc material should be selected based on driving styleYes this is definetly true but why go for something that is only just rated for the task when you can go bigger I've got a stock standard 200000km old btr auto out of an El falcon making 400rwkw and running 10 second passes whilst it is handling it now it is allways on the limit of how much it can take. Same thing with a clutch just getting a clutch rated to 400rwkw then the car goes and makes 400rwkw all is well whilst driving around off boost then as soon as it gets any grip it starts slipping and when it does start to slip mal wood want nothing to do with helping you about the fact it's not handling what they said it would. They just want you to throw another 2k at them and they will give you another clutch.Go the biggest rating clutch you can gunna as going something that is rated to 600hp is not going to last in a car with 600hp. When I ordered my clutch I asked drew from direct clutch to give me a clutch that will handle 1000rwhp of huge abuse as I plan on thrashing the sh*t out of the car even though I only make 500rwhp it Easyer to know that the clutch won't have an issue with the power. Option 3+ is what like $1500 my direct clutch was only $1980 and if I completely destroy the plates he will rebuild it for $600 with new friction and plates. Better then buying three $1500 clutches over and over.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genuine honest person Member 2,769 Member For: 10y 11m 21d Gender: Male Location: near brisbane Posted 14/03/15 06:46 AM Author Share Posted 14/03/15 06:46 AM yes I will talk to them and see what they recommend , thanks for your advice . I can see what you mean . ps I have a BTR for sale with au parts ,the auto shop is going to split the box before I sell it so I know that it is in very good condition as it has only travelled 5000 klm (will change the Kevlar belt in it ) as the dyno guy did me no favours to let it cool down after every run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratter Member 6,793 Member For: 18y 7m 22d Gender: Male Location: @ my laptop Posted 14/03/15 09:27 AM Share Posted 14/03/15 09:27 AM going for something that is rated for higher power sounds like a great idea, except if it means using a cerametalic disc clutch that is used in an everyday car that is used in traffic, this is why some clutch manufacturers have a range of clutches, different clutches based on power levels and useage.Many people will want more than say 20,000 klms of clutch life from a cerametalic clutch which can handle heaps more power than the car has, when an organic clutch is nicer to drive and may get 60,000-80,000 klms of life if treated correctly.Yes if huge power is available then choices to handle it become fewer.Mal wood can rebuild his clutches if required but may recommend upgrade if driving style or power levels exceed what was originally selected 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz097 Bronze Donating Members 1,752 Member For: 13y 5m 28d Posted 14/03/15 09:52 AM Share Posted 14/03/15 09:52 AM I've been getting quotes from dcs extreme and a few other shops. They ask a lot of questions on the application. Looking at 1800-2300 for a good clutch flywheel setup. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genuine honest person Member 2,769 Member For: 10y 11m 21d Gender: Male Location: near brisbane Posted 14/03/15 11:00 AM Author Share Posted 14/03/15 11:00 AM it is only a weekend fun car , so what is the difference from organic to cerametalic ? and what would most go for as I would still like a softer pedal . I am going to have two tunes one on 98 say 340 rwkw . E85 450 rwkw if I even get there with the mods I will have . so mostly it would be on the small tune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratter Member 6,793 Member For: 18y 7m 22d Gender: Male Location: @ my laptop Posted 14/03/15 11:07 AM Share Posted 14/03/15 11:07 AM cerametalic is noisier, the initial bite is harsher, even on sprung ones, they will wear out quicker in normal driving situations but they handle more power, clamping pressure and diaphragm design is what normally affects pedal feel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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