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Going 1k crank, assuming MY16 clutch will need replacing in the near future, whats the best street/strip clutch currently? $3k clutches not an option lol. Also want to avoid the notorious 1st gear chatter Ive read about with the aftermarkets.
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Going 1k crank, assuming MY16 clutch will need replacing in the near future, whats the best street/strip clutch currently? $3k clutches not an option lol. Also want to avoid the notorious 1st gear chatter Ive read about with the aftermarkets.
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I just put a TRIPLE DISC MCLEOD race clutch. Heard so many negative comments but did it anyway as wanting to go 1100 HP to 1600 hp. It is the BEST choice I have ever made. The car "feels" substantailly faster and lover the "SSSHHHH" sound with eacy shift. It made the car like no other. A bit trick in first gear at first, but got it down now. 2015 Hellcat Challenger FORZA Stage 4R +++
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I just put a TRIPLE DISC MCLEOD race clutch. Heard so many negative comments but did it anyway as wanting to go 1100 HP to 1600 hp. It is the BEST choice I have ever made. The car "feels" substantailly faster and lover the "SSSHHHH" sound with eacy shift. It made the car like no other. A bit trick in first gear at first, but got it down now. 2015 Hellcat Challenger FORZA Stage 4R ++
tuned 1100 HP on pump gas
There is no triple disc for our year(s) on the McLoed site...?

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You know, if anyone REALLY wants the best clutch for the Hellcat, it's the four-plate all-carbon (discs and pucks) built for extreme Vipers. Smooth stock feel, I have read, and around 2000 ft-lbs of holding power.

But, this is only if you want the best clutch available. It takes some setup with the Tilton TOB, but I think it's worth it if cost is not your primary obsession.
 

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But cost is for most. If it weren't I probably wouldn't even of had to make an inquiry thread lol. Most I would spend is 2k if I had to.
 

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... huh ... so yeah again RXT1200
 

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There is no triple disc for our year(s) on the McLoed site...?

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will get my invice tomororw and send to this site. Absoutlutely a triple. Badge? I changfe them about one a week. NONE ARE HELLCAT. I don't really want anyone to know what is under the hood. Kind of a "sleeper"
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There is no triple disc for our year(s) on the McLoed site...?

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There is no triple disc for our year(s) on the McLoed site...?

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Not trying to "have" anyone rather offering my experience with a triple disc. Let me find the invoice from my mechanic (will be Monday). He is former Nascar race and the one that "recommended" triple disc. I change badges and window stickers out a few times per month. I don't like to be classified as "any particular car" rather others wonder when they hear the engine and even more if try to match me. I have put custom letters F O R Z A, **** off, horsehead, pitbull and whatever my mood is. I had a Marilyn Monroe COMPTON badge there also and only removed due to some idiot trying to peel if off my car. Many times I leave it BLANK. I don't follow any rules but like to be different. Get bored with the same. If you are questioning a "hellcat" you should as this build is a FORZA and belittles most hellcats with performance. Better referred to as FORZA BUILT AND TUNED Hellcat . The body is a hellcat the engine far exceeds one. Next is Whipple 4.5.... I may also dig up FORZA spec sheets though I did not think this site would be filled with contradictions. I am 58 years old and like speed. Really not here to prove i have a car but to read others experiences and perhaps offer help and really should not have to.
 

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The problem with the Bad Boyz is they, like many, are a flawed design. Read my thread on clutch research, if you want more info. For best long-term quality and no rattling, the best design is one where the pressure plate bolts directly to the flywheel, not where it is strangely suspended on cute little pillars.


Also, before letting one's emotions and haste carry one away, one might consider looking up reviews and such about clutches from the internet. I found some "fascinating" stories about not only the clutches, but the people who were responsible for backing the products they sold when I did some searching.

Not all clutches are created equal. Not all clutch purveyors behave in an equal manner. Some seem more willing to sacrifice their reputation to avoid shelling out a few bucks.

Also, engineering. Single shear, though common, is not so bad when the pieces being fastened are directly touching. When the pieces are separated by inches and Wobble Stands, then I have seen disaster ensue.

Also, something that works well for the first two miles and then rattles like the Predator (from the movie of the same name) thereafter may not be to your liking.

I have never heard any complaints about the stock clutch being noisy, or rattling, or soudning like it is missing pieces or whatever, though it has the organic lining which will not last as long as other options. the fundamental design is quite sound.

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The ultra-long disphragm fiingers spread the spring load over a large area, aiding long-term consistency and the pressure plate bolts directly to the flywheel without stands, stilts, etc.

Oh, and MMX has them for sale for a great price, too.
 

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Going 1k crank, assuming MY16 clutch will need replacing in the near future, whats the best street/strip clutch currently? $3k clutches not an option lol. Also want to avoid the notorious 1st gear chatter Ive read about with the aftermarkets.
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Going 1k crank, assuming MY16 clutch will need replacing in the near future, whats the best street/strip clutch currently? $3k clutches not an option lol. Also want to avoid the notorious 1st gear chatter Ive read about with the aftermarkets.
Thanks
There is no triple disc for our year(s) on the McLoed site...?

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Sorry bro.....you were correct. See specs in RED from my mechanic below. It is a triple disc but X CLUTCH Whatever the make it is awesome. I wanted to give this to you as I don't want anyone doubting my words.....not here to impress rather bond with OTHER HELLCAT owners and learn. The clutch was expensive, $3200. not including install but recommended to harness the power already present with FORZA Stage 4R. And, feels like a different car as I can actually hook the power up......now to some creative tires to help.This build belittles my former Porshe twin turbo, Mercedes AMG and Hennessey Viper.....got to hand it to FORZA as he makes a BEAST

SEE RED BELOW this description from my mechanic......and you were CORRECT McLeod does not make triple....my bad.

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These are the specs per your request,..my vendor does not have a consumer site, so this is from a online vendor that can’t get them and charges less


The clutch installed is a X clutch triple unit as Notec above


I think your thinking McLeod because that’s what failed on the car when it came in
Don’t think they make a triple for this car

Look forward to working with you on the Whipple ordered.
Your limiting factor will also be fuel, tires
See ya

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Your limiting factor will also be fuel, tires
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Looking at a Spec, SD80SST-H (Stage2+)
 

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My eyebrows migrated North on the concept of the concept of an unknown clutch brand that does not have any Web presence or information available online.
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I am interested in seeing pictures of the clutch and hearing how it lasts and behaves..
I was referring to the post with this in it.
 

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My eyebrows migrated North on the concept of the concept of an unknown clutch brand that does not have any Web presence or information available online.

I am interested in seeing pictures of the clutch and hearing how it lasts and behaves..
Well this is how my story goes... Tuner doesnt like McLeod or Centerforce, BBG way too expensive. Ace pricey too. ACT RAM are just as foreign as Spec. Lot of Mustang and import applications and have been around over a decade from what Ive seen. There is a Viper drift car out there outfitted with one. The model# I listed is specific to Hellcats and Im waiting for Spec to call me back as the website lacks info.
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My post was not correctly referring to xbeardogly3's post, I put the pic in the post to clarify. I have looked at Spec clutches myself. They seem to have a good product. Do they have a sprung-hub clutch with ceramic pucks?
 

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My post was not correctly referring to xbeardogly3's post, I put the pic in the post to clarify. I have looked at Spec clutches myself. They seem to have a good product. Do they have a sprung-hub clutch with ceramic pucks?
Ah yeah, I reached out to Xclutches out of AU with no response. Also local distributors are closed for business it seems.
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I’m 950 wheel M6, that’s probably around 1100 crank, I’ve been running the McLeod dual disc RXT1200HD since start up, about 3000 miles now, probably 40 1/4 pulls. Pedal feel is no different then stock, it’s a little grabby, Holds just fine, in fact broke my 4340 geared Tranzilla on the 2-3 shift, it don’t slip!! now running a stronger 9310 Tranzilla. Bought it used like new for $600. Your better off saving money on the clutch area and spending it on a trans that can take the abuse of a grabby clutch, you need some slip or your going to be busting drive line parts faster then your going to be able to find replacements. The McLeod RXT1200 is just fine for 1000 crank, be sure and get the HD model, it has a bit more clamp load.
 

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I’m 950 wheel M6, that’s probably around 1100 crank, I’ve been running the McLeod dual disc RXT1200HD since start up, about 3000 miles now, probably 40 1/4 pulls. Pedal feel is no different then stock, it’s a little grabby, Holds just fine, in fact broke my 4340 geared Tranzilla on the 2-3 shift, it don’t slip!! now running a stronger 9310 Tranzilla. Bought it used like new for $600. Your better off saving money on the clutch area and spending it on a trans that can take the abuse of a grabby clutch, you need some slip or your going to be busting drive line parts faster then your going to be able to find replacements. The McLeod RXT1200 is just fine for 1000 crank, be sure and get the HD model, it has a bit more clamp load.
Mcleod 6344907HD RXT HD 1200? And have I read correctly that a steel flywheel is better for drag racing over the aluminum?
 
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I’m 950 wheel M6, that’s probably around 1100 crank, I’ve been running the McLeod dual disc RXT1200HD since start up, about 3000 miles now, probably 40 1/4 pulls. Pedal feel is no different then stock, it’s a little grabby, Holds just fine, in fact broke my 4340 geared Tranzilla on the 2-3 shift, it don’t slip!! now running a stronger 9310 Tranzilla. Bought it used like new for $600. Your better off saving money on the clutch area and spending it on a trans that can take the abuse of a grabby clutch, you need some slip or your going to be busting drive line parts faster then your going to be able to find replacements. The McLeod RXT1200 is just fine for 1000 crank, be sure and get the HD model, it has a bit more clamp load.
Have you tried cryo-treating your gears? Also, shafts and anything else that they may deem relevant.
 

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Mcleod 6344907HD RXT HD 1200? And have I read correctly that a steel flywheel is better for drag racing over the aluminum?
I put mine on a RAM aluminum flywheel as the McLeod with its bolster plate weighs more then stock so the aluminum flywheel keeps from adding more weight. The 6.2 makes so much TQ soon as you step on the pedal flywheel inertia isn’t a thing to worry about. I’d choose quicker spool up over clutch release inertia any day with the Hellcat power plant.
 
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