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MA2010SS · 08-12-2012, 06:48 PM

I am in the process of installing my new McLeod RXT twin disk, installation was pretty straight forward, did it in my garage, I just have some buttoning up to do. I only needed about 18" of clearence to get this done, I also installed my tick speed bleeder while I was at it. Once I get my intercooler some time this week, I will give a reveiw of this clutch. I have a little write up if someone is interested in doing this, approx 7 - 8 hours on your back. I will have pictures loaded on photobucket within a day or so showing the work

BullF-16 · 08-13-2012, 09:58 AM

Good choice! I love my RXT. Cant wait to get the new motor in at 800+rwhp to see how well it holds up. Once i go thru the RXT i may go with the RPS triple.

MA2010SS · 08-13-2012, 11:07 AM

I can't wait to test this thing out, I am waiting for my intercooler and front bumper which should be here tomorrow, I've heard nothing but good reviews on this clutch

andredmg · 08-13-2012, 11:40 AM

RXT for the win I luv mine it feels way better than the stock clutch too, I had a RPS carbon and blew it up...

outlawprostreet · 08-13-2012, 06:21 PM

awesome! Rxt is my next mod (need a few weeks to recover from the gforce 9"). Looking forward to seeing your install pics. Anything out of the ordinary needed tool wise?

MA2010SS · 08-13-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by outlawprostreet

awesome! Rxt is my next mod (need a few weeks to recover from the gforce 9"). Looking forward to seeing your install pics. Anything out of the ordinary needed tool wise?

For the most part, 15mm, 13mm, and 10mm, swivels for the 15mm and about 3ft of 3/8 extension should do the trick. The top bellhousing bolt was a pia on my back, but just lower the back end of the tranny and you should be able to see it pretty good. When I re-installed that top bolt, I used a 2ft set of mechnical fingers to get it started then racheted it once it was started.

MA2010SS · 08-13-2012, 06:37 PM

Pics on the work can be seen here

http://s769.photobucket.com/albums/x...ans%20removal/

ITGuy11 · 08-13-2012, 09:11 PM

Nice job, congrats on the self install! Can't wait to hear your feedback.

BullF-16 · 08-13-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by outlawprostreet

awesome! Rxt is my next mod (need a few weeks to recover from the gforce 9"). Looking forward to seeing your install pics. Anything out of the ordinary needed tool wise?

A really long extension maybe 3 ft to get the top bolt on the bell housing. I had my shop install the GForce 9" and RXT at the same time but they usually put me to work when Im there and this was the only tool out of the ordinary i can remember. Oh, and a lift is nice!

Hendrix-Engineering · 08-13-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BullF-16

Good choice! I love my RXT. Cant wait to get the new motor in at 800+rwhp to see how well it holds up. Once i go thru the RXT i may go with the RPS triple.

Street slayer street slayer,if you call it rps it viods your warranty lol

GFORCE1320 · 08-13-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MA2010SS

I am in the process of installing my new McLeod RXT twin disk, installation was pretty straight forward, did it in my garage, I just have some buttoning up to do. I only needed about 18" of clearence to get this done, I also installed my tick speed bleeder while I was at it. Once I get my intercooler some time this week, I will give a reveiw of this clutch. I have a little write up if someone is interested in doing this, approx 7 - 8 hours on your back. I will have pictures loaded on photobucket within a day or so showing the work

The RXT is a great clutch, we sell and install McLeods and Monster clutches and love em.
Excellent quality..

Thanks
Chris

GFORCE1320 · 08-13-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by outlawprostreet

awesome! Rxt is my next mod (need a few weeks to recover from the gforce 9"). Looking forward to seeing your install pics. Anything out of the ordinary needed tool wise?

Give us a call when your ready for that RXT, I'll take care of you since your wallet has a hole in it LOL

BullF-16 · 08-13-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Hendrix-Engineering

Street slayer street slayer,if you call it rps it viods your warranty lol

Yea, i was lazy earlier and figured it would be easier to type RPS VS street slayer

MA2010SS · 08-14-2012, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BullF-16

A really long extension maybe 3 ft to get the top bolt on the bell housing. I had my shop install the GForce 9" and RXT at the same time but they usually put me to work when Im there and this was the only tool out of the ordinary i can remember. Oh, and a lift is nice!

Yup, that would be the best tool for that job

Hendrix-Engineering · 08-14-2012, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BullF-16

Yea, i was lazy earlier and figured it would be easier to type RPS VS street slayer

Ss is even shorter lol

outlawprostreet · 08-14-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GFORCE1320

Give us a call when your ready for that RXT, I'll take care of you since your wallet has a hole in it LOL

haha will do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BullF-16

A really long extension maybe 3 ft to get the top bolt on the bell housing. I had my shop install the GForce 9" and RXT at the same time but they usually put me to work when Im there and this was the only tool out of the ordinary i can remember. Oh, and a lift is nice!

I wish i could fit a lift in my garage..

MA2010SS · 08-19-2012, 05:54 PM

After getting the front end of my car back together this weekend, I was able to put a few miles on the new clutch set up. All I have to say is pedal pressure is equal to or slight less than stock, it grabs in the middle to high range of the pedal and very smooth engagement, does not feel like a twin is there at all, very streetable! Once I have a few hundred miles on it I will test the higher rpm shifts. McLeod recommends 1700 pedal cycles in order to properly break in the RXT big thumbs up to this clutch

CamaroGirl5 · 08-19-2012, 11:12 PM

I have had the RXT for a year now and it has chattered really bad since the day I got it...Its awesome at high RPMs and at the drag strip etc, but for cruising around town, its terrible...and when it gets hot, it gets gummy and the pedal feel changes. Its hard to drive the car smoothly. With that said, when I have to replace the clutch...I will put the RXT in again...because I am a drag racer and sometimes you have to make other sacrifices for victories

MA2010SS · 08-20-2012, 05:27 AM

Wow, thats strange so far I have not had any problems with the clutch chattering at all to this point, but I am also still in the break in period and with zero pedal differences, once I have the break in done I will do some hard runs and see if there is a difference, any difference with the upper rpm shifts with this clutch??

Stealth6 · 08-20-2012, 06:07 AM

Just out of curiosity, did you change the slave cylinder? If so.... what brand did you go with? Also, keep us posted about the " higher rpm shifts"..... when it's ready.

MA2010SS · 08-20-2012, 06:51 AM

I re-used the stock slave, the car has only 4600 miles on it and there was no evidence of the slave loosing pressure or leaking, dry in the bellhousing and all around the slave it was dry too. Within a week or so I should have enough break in time.

Hendrix-Engineering · 08-20-2012, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroGirl5

I have had the RXT for a year now and it has chattered really bad since the day I got it...Its awesome at high RPMs and at the drag strip etc, but for cruising around town, its terrible...and when it gets hot, it gets gummy and the pedal feel changes. Its hard to drive the car smoothly. With that said, when I have to replace the clutch...I will put the RXT in again...because I am a drag racer and sometimes you have to make other sacrifices for victories

That is not true ,when the day comes for a new clutch give the streetslayer a look,I think its everything your looking for.

yotaman96 · 08-20-2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroGirl5

I have had the RXT for a year now and it has chattered really bad since the day I got it...Its awesome at high RPMs and at the drag strip etc, but for cruising around town, its terrible...and when it gets hot, it gets gummy and the pedal feel changes. Its hard to drive the car smoothly. With that said, when I have to replace the clutch...I will put the RXT in again...because I am a drag racer and sometimes you have to make other sacrifices for victories

I had the exact same issues with my RXT. I decided my car was too nice to have a clutch that chattered, so I ordered the Street Slayer twin carbon. I installed it a couple of nights ago and my first impression is, it's awesome. The pedal effort is definitely more than the RXT, but there is absolutely no chatter. I haven't been hard on it yet, but I expect it will do great.

outlawprostreet · 08-20-2012, 04:13 PM

yotaman and camarogirl what flywheel were/are you running with the rxt? Aluminum or steel?

CamaroGirl5 · 08-20-2012, 04:14 PM

I will look into that Street Slayer for sure

this chattering is really starting to annoy me!

08-13-2012, 09:58 AM	#2
BullF-16 USAF retired! Thank God! Drives: 2011 1SS, 1LT red, 1LT/RS SGM Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 1,805	Good choice! I love my RXT. Cant wait to get the new motor in at 800+rwhp to see how well it holds up. Once i go thru the RXT i may go with the RPS triple. __________________ HKE LSX427(Mast blk lbl 305 6bolt LS7heads, PatG231/246 blower cam, ARH LT s, Procharger D1SC, Squash dual 400LPH/ID1000s, ALKY 4 gal meth, AM AFR/Bst/oilpres/oiltemp gauges,SWretro3" exh, VMaxx TB, RX monsterCC. Pedders Justice road crs pkg: All HD bushes, supercar 12kg coil overs, supercar ZL1 sways, camber plates setup by JusticePete! :Gforce 9" 35spline S-Trac, 300M axles, 3.5"alum DS, MCLeod RXT clutch, 4xForgeline 19x10.5 4xBridgestone 305/30R19 RE-11, next CTS-v calipers/ZL1rotors/carbotech pads

08-13-2012, 11:07 AM	#3
MA2010SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somerset MA Posts: 495 View My Garage	I can't wait to test this thing out, I am waiting for my intercooler and front bumper which should be here tomorrow, I've heard nothing but good reviews on this clutch __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Whipple SC, CAI Inc Intake, JRE 4.11 Gears, TSP 1 7/8" LT headers no cats, 3" magnaflow exhaust, HPT, RX Catch Can, LSR Toe Rods, LSR Trailing Arms, ALKY Control Meth, McLeod RXT Twin Disc, DSS 1000HP alxes, DSS aluminum DS, ZL1 fuel pump, Tuned by SLOWHAWK Performance Bridgewater MA 577RWHP

08-13-2012, 11:40 AM	#4
andredmg Big Nasty Drives: Chevys lots of em Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 929	RXT for the win I luv mine it feels way better than the stock clutch too, I had a RPS carbon and blew it up... __________________

08-13-2012, 06:21 PM	#5
outlawprostreet Drives: 12 2SS & 02 Dodge 3500 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 93 View My Garage	awesome! Rxt is my next mod (need a few weeks to recover from the gforce 9"). Looking forward to seeing your install pics. Anything out of the ordinary needed tool wise? __________________ 2012 2SS M6 TPW 10/10/11

08-13-2012, 06:37 PM	#7
MA2010SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somerset MA Posts: 495 View My Garage	Pics on the work can be seen here http://s769.photobucket.com/albums/x...ans%20removal/ __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Whipple SC, CAI Inc Intake, JRE 4.11 Gears, TSP 1 7/8" LT headers no cats, 3" magnaflow exhaust, HPT, RX Catch Can, LSR Toe Rods, LSR Trailing Arms, ALKY Control Meth, McLeod RXT Twin Disc, DSS 1000HP alxes, DSS aluminum DS, ZL1 fuel pump, Tuned by SLOWHAWK Performance Bridgewater MA 577RWHP

08-13-2012, 09:11 PM	#8
ITGuy11 Burning up tires Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Macomb Twp, MI Posts: 682	Nice job, congrats on the self install! Can't wait to hear your feedback. __________________ Blower, cam, supporting mods 644RWHP 615RWTQ My Build Thread COTW 11/19/12 Detroit 5th Gen Camaro Club

08-19-2012, 05:54 PM	#17
MA2010SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somerset MA Posts: 495 View My Garage	After getting the front end of my car back together this weekend, I was able to put a few miles on the new clutch set up. All I have to say is pedal pressure is equal to or slight less than stock, it grabs in the middle to high range of the pedal and very smooth engagement, does not feel like a twin is there at all, very streetable! Once I have a few hundred miles on it I will test the higher rpm shifts. McLeod recommends 1700 pedal cycles in order to properly break in the RXT big thumbs up to this clutch __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Whipple SC, CAI Inc Intake, JRE 4.11 Gears, TSP 1 7/8" LT headers no cats, 3" magnaflow exhaust, HPT, RX Catch Can, LSR Toe Rods, LSR Trailing Arms, ALKY Control Meth, McLeod RXT Twin Disc, DSS 1000HP alxes, DSS aluminum DS, ZL1 fuel pump, Tuned by SLOWHAWK Performance Bridgewater MA 577RWHP

08-19-2012, 11:12 PM	#18
CamaroGirl5 www.webnmoore.com Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chesterfield, MI Posts: 147 View My Garage	I have had the RXT for a year now and it has chattered really bad since the day I got it...Its awesome at high RPMs and at the drag strip etc, but for cruising around town, its terrible...and when it gets hot, it gets gummy and the pedal feel changes. Its hard to drive the car smoothly. With that said, when I have to replace the clutch...I will put the RXT in again...because I am a drag racer and sometimes you have to make other sacrifices for victories __________________

08-20-2012, 05:27 AM	#19
MA2010SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somerset MA Posts: 495 View My Garage	Wow, thats strange so far I have not had any problems with the clutch chattering at all to this point, but I am also still in the break in period and with zero pedal differences, once I have the break in done I will do some hard runs and see if there is a difference, any difference with the upper rpm shifts with this clutch?? __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Whipple SC, CAI Inc Intake, JRE 4.11 Gears, TSP 1 7/8" LT headers no cats, 3" magnaflow exhaust, HPT, RX Catch Can, LSR Toe Rods, LSR Trailing Arms, ALKY Control Meth, McLeod RXT Twin Disc, DSS 1000HP alxes, DSS aluminum DS, ZL1 fuel pump, Tuned by SLOWHAWK Performance Bridgewater MA 577RWHP

08-20-2012, 06:07 AM	#20
Stealth6 IN OMNIA PARATVS Drives: 2011 BLK 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Burnout Box Posts: 226	Just out of curiosity, did you change the slave cylinder? If so.... what brand did you go with? Also, keep us posted about the " higher rpm shifts"..... when it's ready. __________________ When life throws you a curve, down shift and take it vigorously. "When Congress passes new emission standards, we hire 50 more engineers and GM hires 50 more lawyers." - Soichiro Honda

08-20-2012, 06:51 AM	#21
MA2010SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somerset MA Posts: 495 View My Garage	I re-used the stock slave, the car has only 4600 miles on it and there was no evidence of the slave loosing pressure or leaking, dry in the bellhousing and all around the slave it was dry too. Within a week or so I should have enough break in time. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Whipple SC, CAI Inc Intake, JRE 4.11 Gears, TSP 1 7/8" LT headers no cats, 3" magnaflow exhaust, HPT, RX Catch Can, LSR Toe Rods, LSR Trailing Arms, ALKY Control Meth, McLeod RXT Twin Disc, DSS 1000HP alxes, DSS aluminum DS, ZL1 fuel pump, Tuned by SLOWHAWK Performance Bridgewater MA 577RWHP

08-20-2012, 04:13 PM	#24
outlawprostreet Drives: 12 2SS & 02 Dodge 3500 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 93 View My Garage	yotaman and camarogirl what flywheel were/are you running with the rxt? Aluminum or steel? __________________ 2012 2SS M6 TPW 10/10/11

08-20-2012, 04:14 PM	#25
CamaroGirl5 www.webnmoore.com Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chesterfield, MI Posts: 147 View My Garage	I will look into that Street Slayer for sure this chattering is really starting to annoy me! __________________