All. I see very few threads about clutch swaps. Have any of you gone to a performance clutch kit. I am cooking my stock clutch every time I go to the track. I know part of it is over powering the current tires due to the addition of the blower. I will be adding some DR for this year but thinking about a new clutch also. Or should I just put on the better tires and see what that does. Thanks.
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All. I see very few threads about clutch swaps. Have any of you gone to a performance clutch kit. I am cooking my stock clutch every time I go to the track. I know part of it is over powering the current tires due to the addition of the blower. I will be adding some DR for this year but thinking about a new clutch also. Or should I just put on the better tires and see what that does. Thanks.
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I'm installing the Roush P-51 clutch as we speak...literally...I'm taking a break to check emails and such. I'll let you know how I like it once it's broken in. :drink
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both realz good holmes
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let us know how that p51 clutch is, i was thinking of getting it when my time comes. Does it come with a slave cylinder? or r u just using another stocker? ive heard mixed reviews about the ram slave unit.
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I'm using a new stock slave, resurfaced the stock nodular steel flywheel, new stock pilot bearing, and had the pressure plate rebuilt. We'll see how she does...The P-51 is designed to be used with all the stock equipment so all you get is the clutch, and a shim ring.
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I have a Paxton SC on it.
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Yer check his sig guys. That's why I linked him to the heavier stuff.
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I am just finishing up the break in on my clutch at 500 miles. I have the spec 2+ and spec alum. flywheel. I recommend them both. The clutch is softer than stock, but it locks up like a beast. The engine also seems like it runs smoother with less strain because of the flywheel.
I'm running a 100 shot too. Smoked the stock clutch so I upgraded.
I'm running a 100 shot too. Smoked the stock clutch so I upgraded.
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There's alot to consider when it comes to flywheels. The stock flywheel is made from nodular steel. It's as good as most aftermarket ones. I chose to go with the stock steel flywheel because I need my rpm's to stay up between shifts so I can keep my boost up (turbo). An aluminum flywheel will have less parasitic drag due to the lighter weight, but it also allows your rpms to drop quicker between shifts which is not good for my application. On a dyno an aluminum flywheel will also show a gain in horsepower over a heavier steel version, but the weight of the steel flywheel has more inertia which generally yields a lower 60' time at the track (drag racing). I know of a couple of guys who have tried the alluminum flywheel, then switched back to the steel one because their 60' times suffered. You will generally see the most benefit from an alluminum flywheel in the mid to upper rpm range due to it being lighter. It all depends on what you plan on doing with the vehicle as to which type would be best for your application.
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I hope the lower 60ft times are not the case for me. If it is, MT ET Streets will do the trick.
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If Spec or Centerforce doesn't require a new flywheel I'm going to reuse mine when its time to upgrade ... does Roush make the P51 clutch or is it thru someone else?
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I don't know who makes the P51 clutch. I took it with me to a shop that specializes in clutches and asked them if they knew who made it and they said they didn't know either, but it looked like it was made well. They did say it looked like it had a good bit of ceramic in it.
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