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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 01:12 AM
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Clutch question

Was wondering how long most of you give it before you start to "beat" on a new clutch. Such as hard launches and such that will put a lot of strain on it. I have a dual friction center force clutch. Also wondering what type of times people are running with these and if it will hold the power. Thanks for the info guys!
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 03:16 PM
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Re: Clutch question

easy for 500 miles, i'm pushing 380/420 to the wheels on a center force d/f
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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Re: Clutch question

You've launched it with slicks and no clutch slip also? Thanks for the reply
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 06:15 AM
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Re: Clutch question

Originally Posted by gtpro700
You've launched it with slicks and no clutch slip also? Thanks for the reply
Im using standard spec 3 clutch, gave it about 50 miles before I took it to track at the advise of other users who had trouble breaking theirs is.. I was getting tons of chatter prior, that first day smoothed it right out. Spec says that was the worst thing I could have done, though the clutch held strong for 3-4 years of serious drag abuse. Current clutch had about 150 mile on prior to track, launching at 6000 with 470 to the wheels. Will be spraying it soon on top of that.
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 09:41 AM
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Re: Clutch question

no i launched with drag radials, clutch never slips
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