Carbon Vs Metallic Clutch
Jan 15, 2006, 07:54 PM
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carbon as it resists getting glazed a lot better than a metallic. i have gone through 2 exedy twin metallic clutches in my day. carbon is better but more expensive.
Jan 15, 2006, 08:34 PM
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I don't see much advantage to the carbon unless it is mated against carbon. With carbon on steel clutches, you are at the mercy of the limits of the steel just like you are with cerametallic clutches. The only advantage is lighter discs and smoother engagement, but those advantages come at a high price.
Jan 15, 2006, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Yaroslav
So the only way is TILTON?
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Jan 16, 2006, 07:46 AM
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well use what the fast evos are using..what AMS and dynoflash are using.
they are at the same power levels as you...in fact more. so try out the exedy they are using.
they are at the same power levels as you...in fact more. so try out the exedy they are using.
Jan 17, 2006, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ACTman
The Tilton carbon/carbon is a great clutch but it has it's strengths and weaknesses just like anything else. I wouldn't say it is the "only way", but that is the only way to take advantage of the carbon material IMO. I wouldn't call it the perfect clutch for drag racing in most cases, but that depends on many factors.
Who want a brand new RPS. Im going to try the ACT. and see what happens.
Jan 18, 2006, 08:28 AM
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Actually.... Tilton has powered many faster cars than the fastest Evos. Take Titans supra for a good example. ACT has held cars like Brent Rau and John Shepherd. There are plenty of companies to choose. Talk to each, see what kind of support they have for thier clutches, how much they cost and how well known they are. I am using a Quartermasters clutch now. The reason I didnt go with Exedy is because of thier little release bearing. I have heard of too many failing. I needed to get something with the hydrolic type bearing that Tiltons or Quartermasters uses. At the time, Quartermasters was much easier to get ahold of and I knew a few people that could stand by it. Tilton also seems like a solid choice... I just cant get over the crappy release bearing from Exedy.
Jan 18, 2006, 08:36 AM
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I like the tilton carbon/carbon for a strip car only, but if you do any "real" street driving I would go with a exedy triple ceramic imo !
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Jan 18, 2006, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Torre from Va.
I like the tilton carbon/carbon for a strip car only, but if you do any "real" street driving I would go with a exedy triple ceramic imo !
