Shelby high performance twin disc clutch

[jolambright]

Anyone here used this on their TR6060 or T56 Magnum?

https://www.stage3motorsports.com/RS100201CA226KD-2013-2014-GT500-Shelby-Twin-Disc-Clutch.html

 

[RED09GT]

That one is pretty new and it looks exactly like the ACE racing clutches and has identical torque specs. It is $300 cheaper than a similar ACE model from American Muscle.
It has good components and is a pretty good deal for having a sprung hub and an aluminum pressure plate.

 

[jolambright]

Oh man I didn't realize that. Was looking for a high power friendly twin and came across that.

 

[RED09GT]

Most of the twins are friendly driving-wise and shift easier than the stock clutch. The sprung hub will be much quieter than the standard McLeod RXT/RST clutches. The engagement will be more abrupt than an organic disc.
If I had the money, I'd give this one a try.

 

[jolambright]

Wonder if the sprung hub also eliminates the low rpm noise/shutter I read that lots of people note with twin discs as well. I've never used one but may have to in the upcoming future.

Is a strap-driven floater plate similar to what sprung hub discs do. Can't find anything on them.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ram-80-2220s/

 

[RED09GT]

Is a strap-driven floater plate similar to what sprung hub discs do. Can't find anything on them.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ram-80-2220s/

The McLeod twins have a strap driven floater plate and it is not at all effective at minimizing driveline noise, trust me. It sounds horrible at 1500-1800 rpms and low to medium load. Around town, I either keep it in 3rd or drive faster to avoid the noise.

 

[jolambright]

So are any twins friendly and quiet at that rpm range?

 

[RED09GT]

Mantic supposedly is. That shelby one you posted may be as well. The sprung hub helps dampen vibration on the transmission input shaft and will minimize the floater plate rattle.

The floater plate rattle is really the only downside to the McLeod clutches for street driving. They are otherwise fantastic.

 

[jolambright]

Just saw this video where this guy states his rst makes tons of the noise and he's got the one for t56 magnum as well

I may just have to stick with my spec 2+, it's rated for almost 700hp flywheel and at least won't have to worry about low rpm noise and shutter.

 

[01yellerCobra]

Must be something with the hydraulic set up. I have an RXT in my 04 and aside from a hiss when it starts to engage its quiet. I can roll down the street under 2000rpm with no problem. And really I only hear the hiss when I'm in the garage.

 

[jolambright]

can you link which one you have. Has it always been quiet?
Does it always hiss engaging ?