McLeod RST Street Twin Clutch Vs ACT Heavy-Duty Twin Disc T1S-G05 Vs Single Disc

[j.curt]

I am getting ready to purchase a new clutch for my 2012 SS. It is my daily driver with weekend trips to the drag strip. I was getting ready to purchase the ACT Heavy-Duty Twin Disc Clutch Kit T1S-G05 from Summit Racing when they told me that they recommend the McLeod RST Street Twin Clutch Kits 6405507. The McLeod is about $100 more at $1,010 which is little above budget but if it is worth it I can break the budget.

I do not know much about the McLeod brand and have heard good things about the ACT by someone who has it installed in their Camaro. Is anyone out these using the McLeod? Has anyone experienced both clutch kits and have a preference?

Thanks

[bct10985]

Spend a couple hundred more and get the rxt

[SannerRacing]

My Rxt has been holding 700+rwhp for a couple of years now and the pedal efert feels like stock. My buddy has the act and hates it now has an Rxt going in with his new motor.

[j.curt]

I have another question. I have been researching clutch kits for a week now and I am getting about 50/50 emails back from different shops on whether or not I should do twin disc or single disc.

I am being told at my power level a twin disc is too much and will not help me anymore than an aftermarket single disc. I am just under 500 HP/TQ and don't plan on getting much higher. I may do a 150 shot of NOS in the future.

[SannerRacing]

Has your pedal dropped to the floor yet when you run the car at the strip? Mine did with only around 400whp and after the blower it would do it just getting on the freeway lol. So do it once do it right and your better off in the long run.

[mp51998]

Do the twin now. You always want more power. I'm right around 500rwhp/tq as well. I'm running the Mantic and pedal feel is no worse than stick. I'm sure the RXTis similar. Never heard any bad comments.

[07-SRT]

I have that kit and the pedal is close to stock, however mine is noisy in neutral at a stop unless i push the clutch in, im guessing its do to make cam rocking the drivetrain

[j.curt]

Originally Posted by 07-SRT

I have that kit and the pedal is close to stock, however mine is noisy in neutral at a stop unless i push the clutch in, im guessing its do to make cam rocking the drivetrain

I think all the twin disc clutches have that issue. What kit do you have?

[07-SRT]

Originally Posted by j.curt

I think all the twin disc clutches have that issue. What kit do you have?

McLeod RST Street Twin Clutch Kits 6405507

[j.curt]

I bought a McLeod RXT for my car. My car only has 38,000 miles on it so I don't think I need to replace the slave cylinder. I do want to replace the pilot bearings and throwout bearings. Any recommendations on what bearing to go with?

[j.curt]

Is the Monster bearing worth the $75?

[2012LS3VERT]

Originally Posted by j.curt

Is the Monster bearing worth the $75?

I wouldn't run the stock piece if you have the clutch out. The monster piece is just the support, you still need the bearing.

We use a different piece here, it uses a slightly larger SKF bearing that withstands a higher load. But I would definitely replace the factory plastic support with a billet piece. Here is an example of why; the first pic is a stock failed TO bearing support vs one that hasn't failed yet:

[JakeW1990]

Twin disc increases life expectancy and reduces pressure plate load at the pedal. So you get longer life out of your discs and you don't have to fight the pedal and you get awesome torque capacities.

IMO, I'd at least replace the slave cylinder, install a remote bleeder line, and get a twin disc.

I purchased the ACT twin disc (1000 ft lbs). No complaints whatsoever. Street discs and purchased the kit as a whole so it's properly shimmed and I adjusted the preload on the floater per the directions.

[Centerforce_Clutches]

Originally Posted by JakeW1990

Twin disc increases life expectancy and reduces pressure plate load at the pedal. So you get longer life out of your discs and you don't have to fight the pedal and you get awesome torque capacities.

This is correct. While dual disk clutches are typically more expensive than singles, they will give you longer life, softer pedal feel, and a higher holding capacity. It may not be a bad idea to bite the bullet and go with a dual to get longer life out of it, especially if you plan to run that NOS or other mods later on down the road.