Big power clutch - What are you guys using?

[AceOfHearts]

I have just spoken to John Eales who can no longer get hold of the uprated AP clutch and it might be a few months until he can. I have also spoken to V8D who say they can supply a paddle clutch but recommend a twin plate as a fit and forget option but at almost £800 seems crazy!

What are you guys using for 350bhp plus?

Is a Mcleod single plate man enough?

[QBee]

Ask Phazed - he runs close to 380 bhp and 440 talks, and has recent experience of both the McCleod single and double clutches.

[davetripletvr]

AP Racing Uprated Clutch, TVR Power. Dom has plenty. I am running an Eann Whalley Turbo Installation

Edited by davetripletvr on Wednesday 21st September 14:30

[Kokkolanpoika]

My +400hp RV8 engine use Sasch SRE -765 clutch. It will hold at least 600Nm with organic plate. Tested over 700Nm without slipping. With paddle clutch it will hold near 1000Nm.

It will cost approx 330€. it is Bmw M5 clutch cover. Flywheel dowels need re drilling and you can use std bolt pattern if you make those cover´s bolt holes approx 1.5mm oval. Also pivot pin may need adjusting.

[AceOfHearts]

Thanks guys I will give Dom a call later.

Kokkolanpoika - What gearbox are you running, is it a T5? Also what friction plate are you using with that setup?

[QBee]

Just seen this post on Faceache, posted by Dom

"Made in Coventry" Tested and Proven , we guarantee we are the cheapest supplier of AP clutches that's been developed for bigger torque/Hp TVR engines 🇬🇧

[phazed]

Lewis, YHM, twice!

[SILICONEKID345HP]

If you have chance get a lighter clutch, my AP clutch hurts my leg when driving around town.

[ChimpOnGas]

SILICONEKID345HP said:

If you have chance get a lighter clutch, my AP clutch hurts my leg when driving around town.

You should try a Helix then mate

[Kokkolanpoika]

Yes i have got Tremec T5Z for Ford racing. It has got 10 spline input shaft and i´m using Ford V6 9½" clutch plate. I think it is from Ford mercury or Mustang plate. Year model 60-70?? I might have part number somewhere if needed..
It will handle my 556Nm torque without problem..

If you are running TVR T5 like Sierra cosworth, you can use STD SD1 9½" plate. They are cheap form Rimmer Bros..

[macdeb]

I run a twin plate McLeod. Seems to handle 573hp/610lb torque ok and a delight to drive.

[Boosted LS1]

macdeb said:

I run a twin plate McLeod. Seems to handle 573hp/610lb torque ok and a delight to drive.

Exactly this. Get a chevy based item and you'll never overload it. Also the twin plates double the friction area, allowing a nice light user friendly pedal pressure.

[phazed]

Boosted LS1 said:

Exactly this. Get a chevy based item and you'll never overload it. Also the twin plates double the friction area, allowing a nice light user friendly pedal pressure.

I beg to differ are, my new twin plate McLeod clutch is as heavy as my very heavy McLeod single plate clutch !

Very, very disappointing.

[SILICONEKID345HP]

Big numbers like that and you always make an excuse when it comes to the Shakespear receway.

Mac .

[ClassiChimi]

SILICONEKID345HP said:

Big numbers like that and you always make an excuse when it comes to the Shakespear receway.

Mac .

Daz I'm sure it was Mac blasting off into the distance when I was running against him at the last shakey meeting,,, or was that Peter or,,,

[DangerousDerek]

phazed said:

I beg to differ are, my new twin plate McLeod clutch is as heavy as my very heavy McLeod single plate clutch !

Very, very disappointing.

Surprised to hear that Peter. Do you have the same master and slave as Mac I wonder?

Mines very heavy too but has handled a lot of power and torque and a lot of heavy abuse at the drag strip.
AP racing pressure plate with a JE ceremetallic plate.

[phazed]

I need to ask him, Mac

[Discopotatoes]

phazed said:

Boosted LS1 said:

Exactly this. Get a chevy based item and you'll never overload it. Also the twin plates double the friction area, allowing a nice light user friendly pedal pressure.

I beg to differ are, my new twin plate McLeod clutch is as heavy as my very heavy McLeod single plate clutch !

Very, very disappointing.

Really? Mine was nice and light

[Boosted LS1]

phazed said:

Boosted LS1 said:

Exactly this. Get a chevy based item and you'll never overload it. Also the twin plates double the friction area, allowing a nice light user friendly pedal pressure.

I beg to differ are, my new twin plate McLeod clutch is as heavy as my very heavy McLeod single plate clutch !

Very, very disappointing.

Then you got the wrong clutch. as said, the twin plates double the friction so there's really no need to have a high clamping pressure plate. Therefore the McLeod is a delight when stuck in stop start traffic jams because it's as light as an OE clutch, give or take.

[phazed]

I have the only one Real Steel offered, up to 800 bhp.

I asked them if they do a lower power one and they said no.

I assume there is an, "inbetween" one?

Got a part number Mac?