Need a new clutch, I want a STIFF SOB
07-28-2010, 03:41 AM
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Need a new clutch, I want a STIFF SOB Well, at only 3500 on my centerforce, the clutch didn't have enough holding power to get my car onto a drive-on lift the other day. So its time for a new one. The previous owner of the clutch ran it on the dyno with nitrous so I'm sure that had something to do with it.
So, like the title says, I want a clutch that has some serious pedal to it. I know its kind of hard with a hydraulic clutch, but personally I like the feel and effort of a cable clutch so I'd like to get one that takes some leg-work to use. I don't think I will need a twin disk, but the future holds approximately 600hp so it needs to handle that well.
Since this is the exact opposite that most guys ask for, I don't think the vendors will be too much help since they spend their time making clutches easier not harder. Anybody have a suggestion for me? I'm not too particular on brand as long as its reputable. I'm guessing I'm going to have to over-clutch for my power goal to get the feel I want.
So, like the title says, I want a clutch that has some serious pedal to it. I know its kind of hard with a hydraulic clutch, but personally I like the feel and effort of a cable clutch so I'd like to get one that takes some leg-work to use. I don't think I will need a twin disk, but the future holds approximately 600hp so it needs to handle that well.
Since this is the exact opposite that most guys ask for, I don't think the vendors will be too much help since they spend their time making clutches easier not harder. Anybody have a suggestion for me? I'm not too particular on brand as long as its reputable. I'm guessing I'm going to have to over-clutch for my power goal to get the feel I want.
07-28-2010, 06:46 AM
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why do you want something so stiff when you can get a single disk clutch to hold 900-1000 ft/lbs of torque and it is still relatively easy. I think they are advertising the new Monster twin disk to have a fairly easy pedal and they hold well over 1000 ft/lbs. Also do you still have the stock master cylinder?
07-28-2010, 12:00 PM
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that has a 6 speed and its a linkage style clutch, so it's STIFF. Right now my car has a spec 5 and tick master and it doesnt seem all that bad. Trending Topics
07-28-2010, 04:22 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions guys, most people I have talked to looked at me like I was nuts for wanting a tougher pedal. My roommates 350z pedal is so weak I literally can't feel it through my shoe, it drives me nuts.
I have a wilwood master cylinder, it looks like a stock one but its made of metal, I don't know how much that figures in. I have had a monster lvl 3 before and it wasn't particularly tough that I remember, so it looks like the spec 3 and the one Billy suggested are the good options right now.
I have a wilwood master cylinder, it looks like a stock one but its made of metal, I don't know how much that figures in. I have had a monster lvl 3 before and it wasn't particularly tough that I remember, so it looks like the spec 3 and the one Billy suggested are the good options right now.
07-28-2010, 04:24 PM
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why do you want something so stiff when you can get a single disk clutch to hold 900-1000 ft/lbs of torque and it is still relatively easy. I think they are advertising the new Monster twin disk to have a fairly easy pedal and they hold well over 1000 ft/lbs. Also do you still have the stock master cylinder?
07-29-2010, 01:25 PM
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Our 12" Monsters are designed NOT to have a stiff pedal, however, our 11" Monsters are designed TO have a stiff pedal. They check in at just over 3500 lbs of plate load and mixed with a Tick adjustable master have a pretty stiff pedal.
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07-30-2010, 08:46 AM
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Stage 3+ is the way to go, though i don't think that it is excessively stiff. Of course I guess I get used to driving all kinds of assemblies for development...so I may be a bit biased. Let me know if you have any further questions and I will be more than happy to assist you!!
08-02-2010, 04:44 PM
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I have the centerforce dual friction and love how firm it is. The first time I drove my brothers with a stock clutch I thought I was going to have to pull the pedal back up.
08-04-2010, 12:14 PM
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Another vote for a spec 3+ and a tick master cylinder whenever you get the funds built back up. Everybody that drives my car bitches about how stiff it is lol.
