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Old 03-24-2010, 04:42 AM
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I would offer two options, depending on what you're able to put up with...

If you want a King Cobra like pedal pressure along with 800hp capability, the McLeod RST twin disc would be the best bet. They are $720 (including a new throw out bearing that does not come with the McLeod kit) from me. I would have to know the rest of your setup to see if you can reuse your existing clutch fork. This kit uses organic discs and it would have the driving characteristics of the clutch that you have now, just with a lot more capability.

The other option is a McLeod pressure plate and 800 series clutch disc. This combo would be rated for 600hp. The pedal pressure would be similar to the King Cobra pedal pressure, but the disc is a lot stickier and features a Kevlar material. It's $415 and comes with the pressure plate, disc, and throw out bearing.

RAM has a clutch kit that would probably work as well, but it uses a sintered iron disc and I'm just not a fan of those for a street car. They're a little hard on the flywheels. I'd rather see you stay with a disc that has bronze, aluminum, or Kevlar on it.

If you get a shop's recommendation for a clutch, don't let them advise using a diaphragm pressure plate with a single organic disc, or the use of a Centerforce setup.
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