Clutch opinions
Did you by chance mess with it before the install, meaning is the flywheel lighter than stock and those things?
ACT is a joke, cant believe someone said they work well for DSM's too lol. My buddy's run 4G63T powered Dodge Colts and they were having ACT disk failures like crazy. Springs either broke or became unhooked lol.
Think I am going Clutchmasters stage 4 with lightweight flywheel. Just watched a couple srt's hit 500 and 520 wheel torque on one.
Ok, just ordered stage 4 clutchmasters 6 puck and aluminum flywheel. Comes with new throwout bearing and install tool. 1033.00 shipped from modern performance.
Ok, just ordered stage 4 clutchmasters 6 puck and aluminum flywheel. Comes with new throwout bearing and install tool. 1033.00 shipped from modern performance.
Last edited by cmiller8006; Mar 13, 2010 at 12:31 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
ive never actually ran the act. but i know a handful of people the have been running them on their talons for the past couple of years and they havent had any problems. so thats why i recomended them. if you say their crap then ill take your word for it
Looks like I'm a little late to help you out but maybe someone else will come along and see this.
Install is on an 09 SS with ~17k on the clock.
I finally got my clutch put in this weekend. It's a South Bend and is sold through ZZP (stage 4). Install was smooth and everything is working out great. I will be putting the clutch rod in tonight or tomorrow, no need to adjust the pedal but there is a bit more effort than stock so I'm hoping the stocker isn't bent.
I went with ARP flywheel bolts and they were actually cheaper than the OE flywheel bolts. I ordered them through PACE Performance, part number on their site is ARP2092801. That will get you exactly the number of bolts you need. They are a special order item, it took about 9 days to get them.
For all of the guys who love to spout off that "you just don't know how to drive properly" .... my stock clutch was slipping very badly with a mild HP Tune and bolt-on's. In the cooler air it was slipping even in 2nd gear. When we pulled it out, the stock clutch and pressure plate looked to be in perfect condition with minimal wear, flywheel looked good and didn't need to be turned. I have some photos of each piece side by side.
Can't wait to for it to be broken in and get the tune back on it. Next purchase is tires...
Install is on an 09 SS with ~17k on the clock.
I finally got my clutch put in this weekend. It's a South Bend and is sold through ZZP (stage 4). Install was smooth and everything is working out great. I will be putting the clutch rod in tonight or tomorrow, no need to adjust the pedal but there is a bit more effort than stock so I'm hoping the stocker isn't bent.
I went with ARP flywheel bolts and they were actually cheaper than the OE flywheel bolts. I ordered them through PACE Performance, part number on their site is ARP2092801. That will get you exactly the number of bolts you need. They are a special order item, it took about 9 days to get them.
For all of the guys who love to spout off that "you just don't know how to drive properly" .... my stock clutch was slipping very badly with a mild HP Tune and bolt-on's. In the cooler air it was slipping even in 2nd gear. When we pulled it out, the stock clutch and pressure plate looked to be in perfect condition with minimal wear, flywheel looked good and didn't need to be turned. I have some photos of each piece side by side.
Can't wait to for it to be broken in and get the tune back on it. Next purchase is tires...
Looks like I'm a little late to help you out but maybe someone else will come along and see this.
Install is on an 09 SS with ~17k on the clock.
I finally got my clutch put in this weekend. It's a South Bend and is sold through ZZP (stage 4). Install was smooth and everything is working out great. I will be putting the clutch rod in tonight or tomorrow, no need to adjust the pedal but there is a bit more effort than stock so I'm hoping the stocker isn't bent.
I went with ARP flywheel bolts and they were actually cheaper than the OE flywheel bolts. I ordered them through PACE Performance, part number on their site is ARP2092801. That will get you exactly the number of bolts you need. They are a special order item, it took about 9 days to get them.
For all of the guys who love to spout off that "you just don't know how to drive properly" .... my stock clutch was slipping very badly with a mild HP Tune and bolt-on's. In the cooler air it was slipping even in 2nd gear. When we pulled it out, the stock clutch and pressure plate looked to be in perfect condition with minimal wear, flywheel looked good and didn't need to be turned. I have some photos of each piece side by side.
Can't wait to for it to be broken in and get the tune back on it. Next purchase is tires...
Install is on an 09 SS with ~17k on the clock.
I finally got my clutch put in this weekend. It's a South Bend and is sold through ZZP (stage 4). Install was smooth and everything is working out great. I will be putting the clutch rod in tonight or tomorrow, no need to adjust the pedal but there is a bit more effort than stock so I'm hoping the stocker isn't bent.
I went with ARP flywheel bolts and they were actually cheaper than the OE flywheel bolts. I ordered them through PACE Performance, part number on their site is ARP2092801. That will get you exactly the number of bolts you need. They are a special order item, it took about 9 days to get them.
For all of the guys who love to spout off that "you just don't know how to drive properly" .... my stock clutch was slipping very badly with a mild HP Tune and bolt-on's. In the cooler air it was slipping even in 2nd gear. When we pulled it out, the stock clutch and pressure plate looked to be in perfect condition with minimal wear, flywheel looked good and didn't need to be turned. I have some photos of each piece side by side.
Can't wait to for it to be broken in and get the tune back on it. Next purchase is tires...
This is correct. I didnt want to bring it up, but I knew that southbend already has made one. And it is sold through zzp. However there is a reason why you cant call southbend and get that clutch through them. How do I put it, its not built the way South Bend thinks it should be. Thats why I sent them another stock flywheel and clutch so they could build it the way they think is right and then sell them as a southbend clutch from them. You will not have any problem with the one you got so dont worry. Just a couple minor things will be changed.
Last edited by Matt M; Mar 16, 2010 at 05:15 PM.
I'm not sure how the story of our clutches being "not built the way southbend thinks it should be" came about. We worked with them to build the best clutches possible. We have tried at least 6 different combinations of parts and got them dialed in the best possible. Considering the fact that we have the highest powered LNF by a significant margin, I would say that our clutch is the only one proven for the application you are planning. As it sits, my setup has no chatter, allows NLS, and holds at least 520 ft lbs without slipping. I'm pretty impressed with it. If South Band told you a different story, it may be that they felt it wouldn't be right to sell you the exact same clutches that we spent so much time and money developing. It would be easy to change a couple small things and consider it a different product.
Well it could definitly be that for sure. All I know is what I was truely told. Why would they get my stocker and be almost 4 months now and still no clutch?
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