11" Single Plate Clutch vs Twin Plate Clutch... - Ford Forums - Mustang Forum, Ford Trucks, Ford Focus and Ford Cars

lukeh · 12-02-2005, 17:28

I am building up an XW,and will be using a 351 4V Cleveland with somewhere between 300-350 flywheel horsepower...and a 4-Speed Top-Loader gearbox.I am undecided wether to go for a 11" single plate clutch...or a twin plate clutch? My last 351 and 4-speed car used an 11" single plate clutch that I was fairly happy with.For this next car though...the flywheel I have is'nt drilled for an 11" clutch,and had a twin plate clutch plate fitted.So I don't know wether to go for a twin plate clutch this time,or to go for an 11" single plate clutch.If I go for the single plate clutch...I will either have to get my flywheel redrilled,or get another flywheel that is drilled already for 11" clutch.Also,if I go for a single plate...I would'nt go any smaller than 11" clutch.What do you guy's think??...Thanx,lukeh!!

reece1 · 12-02-2005, 21:01

the 11'" is far superior use a exedy they are the best, get your flywheel set up properly with the correct steped bolts you can buy these from a holden dealer still. get some prices on clutches and let me know i see if i can beat it and have it freighted to your door pm me if interested

351cid · 12-03-2005, 00:53

i would go for the 11'' if it was mine.

if you can find the cash i would use a steel flywheel as well instead of the original cast one.

if you are planning on driving the beast a bit hard , the steel flywheel will add a good saftey margin to you car.
have you ever seen a car when the cast flywheel has exploded. it makes a horrible mess and if your lucky , it will just be the car torn apart , not the driver/ passengers.

lukeh · 12-03-2005, 01:00

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Originally Posted by 351cid

i would go for the 11'' if it was mine.

if you can find the cash i would use a steel flywheel as well instead of the original cast one.

if you are planning on driving the beast a bit hard , the steel flywheel will add a good saftey margin to you car.
have you ever seen a car when the cast flywheel has exploded. it makes a horrible mess and if your lucky , it will just be the car torn apart , not the driver/ passengers.

Yeah thanx 351cid...I have been thinking about that? I might have to just go out and get one of those Yella Terra ones or something down the track and be done with it.Thanx again...lukeh!!

TruBlu351 · 12-03-2005, 01:54

Some o fhte Yella Terra ones are aluminium. You can pick up cheapish steel billet flywheels. I would definitely go one.

I have an 11" steel billet flywheel and single plate clutch. Works a treat and no farting around with twin plate setups.

Lee81 · 12-03-2005, 02:15

yep i've got a 11" no probs with it .

TruBlu351 · 12-03-2005, 02:27

I'll add that I have issues with my organic disc holding after it's had a little workout!!

I'm considering fitting a ceramic/metallic disc next time.

lukeh · 12-03-2005, 04:38

Thanx heaps guy's...11" single plater it is!!

reece1 · 12-03-2005, 04:54

lukeh clear your message box and any you guys want a clutch i am a exedy distributor there stuff is great and have a wide range and good 11" stuff too std organic/h/d organic / sprung and unsprung hubs and a few different styles of buttons/paddles etc let me know. i can freight direct out of each state wharehouse to you so freight is std pretty much. and i should be able to better your prices pm me if you are interested. i prefer not to qoute online as it creates upset third partys

351cid · 12-03-2005, 18:00

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Originally Posted by TruBlu351

I'll add that I have issues with my organic disc holding after it's had a little workout!!

I'm considering fitting a ceramic/metallic disc next time.

yeah. i used to go through the conventional style clutch disc pretty quick,( going in burnout comps, drags ,etc)

fitted a ceramic button on stainless steel plate and it has been trouble free for many years now.
took a bit of getting used to as it is on or off . vertually zero slip.
( now i just twist axles and top loader imput shafts.)