Are McLeod clutches good?

Plain and simple. The shifts are flawless and the it really grabs well. No jerking or heavy foot petal. I highly recommend this clutch to anyone looking for a replacement.

Are Twin Disc clutches good?

Twin discs provide twice the clamping surface without requiring twice the pedal pressure, and that can make a huge difference on a car that sees a bit of track time, or has a higher horsepower engine. Twin-disc clutches dissipate heat better, and that’s important for a car that sees a lot of track time.

Is a twin disc clutch hard to drive?

The car is very driveable. You have to assume that these type of Double disc clutches have much higher clamping force and you will notice that on the pedal. The pedal pressure on a twin is “usually” lighter then a beefy single. The engagement of a twin can be a little tricky and is something to get used to.

Who makes McLeod clutch?

After nearly 50 years, McLeod Racing remains at the forefront of clutch and driveline technology in the automotive aftermarket. Although the company is now owned by Paul Lee, Red Roberts originally started it, and this outfit has quite an interesting story behind its name.

Who is McLeod?

MacLeod and McLeod (/məˈklaʊd/ mə-KLOWD) are surnames in the English language. Generally, the names are considered to be Anglicised forms of the Scottish Gaelic MacLeòid, meaning “son of Leòd”. One of the earliest occurrences of the surname is of Gillandres MacLeod, in 1227.

Can you daily a twin disc clutch?

Twin Disk clutch and flywheel technology for powerful BMWs (V8 or turbo), BMWs that see extreme use (race/drift), and even for those that want an extended clutch lifespan. This package truly can be used in a daily driver BMW without any compromise whatsoever.

How long do twin disc clutches last?

Stock clutch on stock power will prob last 100k miles. The abuse most people put on a twin disc(usually making 450+hp and tracking) 10-20k is what I’ve seen.

How long does it take to break in a McLeod clutch?

1200 to 1500 clutch cycles
All McLeod street performance clutches require a Break-In period of 1200 to 1500 clutch cycles of street type driving before driving at wide open throttle. This procedure is required to properly seat the disc with the pressure plate and flywheel.

Can you break in a clutch on a dyno?

As long as the clutch has some street miles on it you should be fine. The clutch is fully engaged when they start the pull and should be mated enough not to cause you any issues. I put mine on the dyno with like 300 miles on my spec 3+ and had no issues.

How long does a twin disc clutch last?

Where is McLeod from?

McLeod is one of the names derived from the families of the ancient Dalriadan clans of Scotland. It is derived from the personal name Leod. The Gaelic form of the surname is Mac Leoid, which means son of Leod, son of Olaf the Black, King of Man and the Northern Isles.

What kind of clutch does McLeod racing use?

McLeod Racing came to the rescue with one of their RST organic-faced twin-disc clutch kits, along with a new lightweight steel flywheel and hydraulic release bearing.

How big is the RST clutch and flywheel?

The RST clutch and flywheel assembly is approximately 43 pounds installed, compared to the stocker at slightly over 47 pounds complete.

Do you need a new flywheel for a RST?

In this particular application, the RST does require a new flywheel for proper operation, as the clutch material diameter is larger than the friction surface on the stock flywheel, so that expense must be taken into account. Many RST applications do not require a new flywheel, though.