For many years, racers have known that optimizing a high horsepower combination requires a capable clutch system and using multiple discs. That’s how such a powerful application can transition smoothly, thus providing for that optimized performance. It wasn’t until...
Clutches
Top Reasons to Use a RAM Concept 10.5 Dual Disc for Dodge Challenger Upgrades
How should you select a dual disc for a Dodge Challenger clutch upgrade? Let’s just say size does matter. And that’s why you should look at some features of the RAM Concept 10.5. The Concept 10.5 includes all of the features of our popular Force 10.5 dual disc and...
Do You Want Quality or Do You Want Cheap?
There is nothing wrong with looking for a bargain. Certain things we purchase might not matter if it is name brand or generic. If I have to do a quick job in the garage and need a tool that will only get used once, I might opt for the ‘discount house’ tool. But if...
Don’t Neglect Year-End Clutch Maintenance
So, you have made it successfully through another season of racing. Are you going to put the car in the corner of the shop and forget about it until spring? We sure hope not! Now is the time to inspect your clutch to see if any refurbishing or replacement is...
What Should You Look for When Choosing an Installer?
We receive numerous questions on our tech line or with the E-Tech form about installers and installation. Here are three commons themes: A customer asks for a recommendation on an installer for their clutch system. We get a call because there’s a problem with a...
Is the Dodge Challenger Market Slipping Through Your Fingertips?
If you are like me, your daily commute probably has you seeing multiple Gen 3 Dodge Challengers running up and down the road. These cars come in many configurations, from V6 to the basic V8 R/T up to high horsepower Hellcat and Demon versions. Go to any local car...
Why It’s Important to Measure During Hydraulic Bearing Installation
Part 1 – Factory Hydraulics It used to be pretty easy to do a clutch change with mechanical release mechanisms. Simply grind the flywheel, install the new clutch, then re-adjust your linkage to position the release bearing for proper release and pedal position, and...
When is Centrifugal Clutch Pressure Effective?
Centrifugal clutch pressure, or ‘counterweights,’ can be a tremendous aid to achieving the optimum clutch combination for high power drag racing applications. In racing situations, some ‘slip’ is required on the initial launch, and the clutch needs to be progressively...
How to Avoid Clutch Chatter
Clutch chatter is one of those subjective topics – what is 'too much' chatter to some folks may be 'just a little' chatter to others. It really boils down to your driving experience. Chatter usually happens as the clutch is engaging. It occurs when the pressure...
Differences Between Clutches for Circle Track Cars and Stock Cars
Circle track racers face different challenges when selecting a clutch for their race car. The biggest is the drivetrain rules package for the sanction or specific track. You can set your car up to legally race at one track and go down the road 50 miles and the next...