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...
A common tech question I receive focuses on adjusting the mechanical linkage on a clutch system. Many folks have a problem getting ‘enough’ adjustment or are having hard pedal and release issues. Fortunately, there are a few things you can try to get things working...
I talk all the time about the load factors that affect the clutch system on your street or race vehicle. One of those is ‘use of the vehicle’. Let’s dive a little deeper into why this is important when you make your clutch choice. Use of vehicle may be something as...
The internet can be a great thing. If I need tips on how to cook my steak properly or paint my bathroom, a quick Google search will deliver the information I need. On the flip side, you can find bad information in your search as well. This especially applies to your...
If you ask 100 people about how to break in your new single disc or dual disc clutch, you will get about 99 different answers. We have heard some crazy ones over the years! “Pull up against a solid object and slip the clutch until you smell it.” “Take off in third...
Often overlooked when comparing clutch systems in single and dual disc is the clutch size, diameter, and mass. The simple fact is that a larger diameter clutch is going to give you better holding power. As added benefits, the increased surface area of a larger clutch...
There seems to be a common misconception that a lighter weight clutch and/or flywheel is going to make your car faster or perform better. We even have one manufacturer in our industry that tells you “put in an aluminum flywheel and make more horsepower!” The fact is...
When we decide to create a new clutch system for an application, there are many factors that need to be evaluated before the chips start flying! The first thing we do is evaluate the clutch that came in the vehicle. How is the pedal effort? Where is the engagement...
When putting together your race car, the clutch is often one of the final pieces that brings everything together. For a clutch to perform well it has to have enough capacity to handle your combination - the engine, chassis, gearing, and tires. Too little capacity and...
I get asked all of the time, why should I use a dual disc clutch? Or, why should I spend all that money on a dual disc clutch? Driveability We work hard to make all of our clutch systems as user-friendly as possible. We have been driving, racing, and tuning...
