master cylinders
01-31-2010, 10:16 AM
#1
master cylinders im going to be doing a monster stage 3 clutch install soon and need to get a adj master cylinder. i know the tick is the best one but anybody have any experiance with the ram, mcleod or cartek ones? do they work just as good and will get the job done like the tick?
02-02-2010, 03:06 PM
#6
The ram is esentially a modified stocker and I believe the cartek is also. The mcleod uses a 13/16" bore which is a step above the 3/4" bore of the stockers. We use a 7/8" bore with ours. By using a larger bore, you have the capability of moving more fluid therefore you will achieve more dissengagement. The modified stock units cut down an internal stop which will offer a slight improvement as well by actually gaining just a bit of stroke at the master.
All should help somewhat, with ours offering the widest range of adjustment. I have seen clutches/cars that still couldn't get a complete dissengagement with a ram cylinder and ours fixed it. The mcleod should do ok under most circumstances, however I don't believe it comes with a new line and its already similarly priced to ours. And of course with ours if it ever leaks, we'll replace the cylinder.
All should help somewhat, with ours offering the widest range of adjustment. I have seen clutches/cars that still couldn't get a complete dissengagement with a ram cylinder and ours fixed it. The mcleod should do ok under most circumstances, however I don't believe it comes with a new line and its already similarly priced to ours. And of course with ours if it ever leaks, we'll replace the cylinder.
02-02-2010, 04:06 PM
#7
The ram is esentially a modified stocker and I believe the cartek is also. The mcleod uses a 13/16" bore which is a step above the 3/4" bore of the stockers. We use a 7/8" bore with ours. By using a larger bore, you have the capability of moving more fluid therefore you will achieve more dissengagement. The modified stock units cut down an internal stop which will offer a slight improvement as well by actually gaining just a bit of stroke at the master.
All should help somewhat, with ours offering the widest range of adjustment. I have seen clutches/cars that still couldn't get a complete dissengagement with a ram cylinder and ours fixed it. The mcleod should do ok under most circumstances, however I don't believe it comes with a new line and its already similarly priced to ours. And of course with ours if it ever leaks, we'll replace the cylinder.
All should help somewhat, with ours offering the widest range of adjustment. I have seen clutches/cars that still couldn't get a complete dissengagement with a ram cylinder and ours fixed it. The mcleod should do ok under most circumstances, however I don't believe it comes with a new line and its already similarly priced to ours. And of course with ours if it ever leaks, we'll replace the cylinder.
Bottom line: the Tick master cylinder is a very nice piece. It is made by Tilton, and modified to fit different applications (like ours) by Tick Performance. It is a high quality piece of equipment, and works very well. I wish it had been offered sooner.
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02-02-2010, 04:57 PM
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Another happy Tick m/c customer here.
If you're going to use a Ram m/c, you might as well just take a stock m/c and make it adjustable and do the drill mod.
If you're going to use a Ram m/c, you might as well just take a stock m/c and make it adjustable and do the drill mod.
