Beware of dual disc clutches

[Cobrabill]

Now things are becoming clearer.It's a RAM unit.McLeod has none of these issues.And yes,like someone else commented,the warnings have been taken out of context.

It would seem that they are saying that there is more loading on the clutch when you transition from the burn-out box to dry track than when the tires bite off the line and the front end points skyward?That is PURE BS.

The Mcleod units are guarranteed to 9000rpm & 1400 HP.They are also adjustable to lighten the pedal pressure if you are running say .......500 Hp or so.That way both your legs stay the same size.

I ran one of these behind my 455HO GTO and treated it like a red-headed step clutch.No issues-not even a hiccup.

[Woodz428]

No disrespect to the poster, however, if you read any/most of his posts( usually questions) he has a desire to have a Cobra that is as refined as a Lexus. I am sure that you can build one that way....but the raw and un-fettered by government regulations thrill that IS a Cobra will be lost almost certainly. I believe early on when he first posted, someone suggested he get a new Corvette. I'm beginning to think that is probably a good suggestion. I deal with customers regularly that want me to build them a car "just like" they drove in high school. Unfortunately their tastes, and their experiences with newer cars, have changed. They are never happy with it "just like" their old car. I automaticly turn those jobs away now. If it has air bags or ANY govt. mandated crap, I don't want it and won't buy it. Maybe the Auto mfg.'s should get together while their business is sliding down the tubes and insist that the govt. allow them to offer cars without all that crap, as an option. All motorcycles have used multi disc cluch systems for decades ( I think a century to be more precise) with the exception of BMW. They may use them now.

[rsimoes]

Originally Posted by Woodz428

No disrespect to the poster, however, if you read any/most of his posts( usually questions) he has a desire to have a Cobra that is as refined as a Lexus. I am sure that you can build one that way....but the raw and un-fettered by government regulations thrill that IS a Cobra will be lost almost certainly. I believe early on when he first posted, someone suggested he get a new Corvette. I'm beginning to think that is probably a good suggestion. I deal with customers regularly that want me to build them a car "just like" they drove in high school. Unfortunately their tastes, and their experiences with newer cars, have changed. They are never happy with it "just like" their old car. I automaticly turn those jobs away now. If it has air bags or ANY govt. mandated crap, I don't want it and won't buy it. Maybe the Auto mfg.'s should get together while their business is sliding down the tubes and insist that the govt. allow them to offer cars without all that crap, as an option. All motorcycles have used multi disc cluch systems for decades ( I think a century to be more precise) with the exception of BMW. They may use them now.

WoodZ,

You're wrong about me and what I like and just to think I let you influence some of my past decisions. . . what was I thinking. . .

There is no possible way to have a real tech conversation in here.

[Woodz428]

Rob, I give the same level of advice to ALL persons that inquire, without considerations of their particular leanings. Sorry you were offended, but for the record I have said similar/same to some very good friends and relatives. They are still very good friends and, well, the relatives are stuck with me

Originally Posted by rsimoes

WoodZ,

and just to think I let you influence some of my past decisions. . . .

Just for the record, it was not I that suggested that you sell your engine and car and start again with another, that was all your doings. I said.."Make sure that you are getting what you paid for" when you were with a particular engine builder. If your interpretation was to unload everything at a loss and start again, you weren't paying attention. I never did see your comments on WHY you sold the engine and car at a loss, but I may have missed it. There are many, many people here that do talk tech, but when you are not of that technical leaning, it is sometimes hard to grasp what is being discussed.
I read on my mattress tag that it was not to be removed under punishment of law...so I burned the tag.

[rsimoes]

Originally Posted by Woodz428

I never did see your comments on WHY you sold the engine and car at a loss, but I may have missed it.

The reasons are multiple. This is my last post. Any questions for me, email me.

[eschaider]

Here is another good litmus test.

How many single disc failures do you read about on this site. How many single disc street units do you hear the owners complaining about bad manners and driveability issues. Now go out and check the tally for twins.

Again this isn't advanced engineering math. All it takes is simple four function add, subtract, multiply and divide skills. In fact you can be average in three of the four skills as long as you can add.

The guys using the singles who are unhappy far outweigh the guys using the twins who are unhappy. What does that tell you??

Of course if you think you will be different from the majority of single disc users with high power who have experienced single disc problems you should immediately get a new single disc unit in your ride.

Ed