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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 01:47 AM
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I'm stuck between the EXEDY GTO4xD, and the Centerforce DYAD.. Opinions ???

EXEDY: http://www.exedyusa.com/oe/Clutch_Specifications

Centerforce: https://www.centerforce.com/products...rvette#Reviews
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 12:25 PM
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It'd help if you described what you want from the clutch and what kind of power/driving conditions you will be subjecting it to.
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The car is mostly street, will see the track from time to time. Currently a LS3 forged, cammed. ~525RWHP. need something that can be driven in traffic. My current clutch is a spec 4+ and its way to aggressive for street.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 03:00 PM
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Why do you want an expensive twin disc clutch for a car that is not "high horsepower", primarily street driven, and at times, in stop and go traffic? Just wondering.
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I've been told that both of the clutches I'm interested in have a stock like feel, and engage fairly smoothly. I have a single disc now that's crazy stiff and not smooth at all to engage.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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In fact I've been told by centerforce that the DYAD is even smoother and easier than stock.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 04:37 PM
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I purchased a McLeod RST a few months ago and couldn't be happier. Totally stock like feel, no chatter whatsoever, and can still hold to around 800 hp
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 98BLOWNZ28
I had an ls7. broke it at 460wheel.
I had a monster stage 3, a bit harder to drive(6 puck), i broke 2 at 460wheel.
i just purchased a mcleod rxt twin disc(1000hp rated) with spec billet flywheel
im excited to try it out. its a twin disc that works with the stock flywheel, or a stock billet replacement flywheel and holds great power. and its cheaper then that centerforce. its supposed to be a great clutch from what i read, and my tuner recommended me that clutch specifically.
id look into it if i were you.
Thanks for the input, i'll check it out.
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McLeod RXT, Pretty reasonable spring pressure, less then the McLeod street twin. A bit grabby but as close to a DD clutch that can still handle a sticky tire as I have found.
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Rxt ftw
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^^ what these fine folks said. The RXT is a awesome clutch. I drives very smooth with a light pedal and holds alot of power. I'm just over 750rwhp in a 3800lb car and it works great for me. The time in my sig is with the RXT.
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