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Science Friction!!!!
#1056510
08/19/11 02:11 AM
08/19/11 02:11 AM
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 781
wine country
8urvette
OP
super stock
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OP
super stock
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 781
wine country
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has anybody heard of these guys? http://www.americanpowertrain.com/cart.h...amp;sort=normalare they good? I like the twin disc setup... thinking i may have to splurge and get it. i called mcleod today and got a reccomendation from "billy" and a place to buy it in minnisota at a great price. Called them and their price was higher than summit, even though he said it was 20% off... they wanted about 400 more for the same mcleod parts! ive been doing some research, seems i will need a twin disc if i want to race it, and street it. and my original 300$ budget is way out the window.
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Re: Science Friction!!!!
[Re: 8urvette]
#1056511
08/19/11 04:36 AM
08/19/11 04:36 AM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,031
Erda, UT
67Charger
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Erda, UT
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I was looking at both that one and the RST Twin disc from McLeod for my dad's Silver State car - a '95 Firebird, gutted, 3000#, 2.50 rear gears, 2.64 low gear and a high winding Chevy 427. This incarnation of the engine only made 630HP at 7300, but a new set of heads and a jump in compression will be in order for the next round and we should be tipping 725+ HP.
...anyway, I went with the McLeod and I'll tell you, the thing is a piece of ART. Absolutely beautiful. I got the 800HP rated RST instead of the 1000HP rated RXT so I would get the organic material rather than the ceramic. I really don't want any clutch chatter when we have to get those steep gears rolling from a stop. The only reason I went McLeod rather than Science friction was reputation. Like you, I haven't heard much about the S.F.'s yet and McLeod has been around for many decades. I think I paid about $675 for the kit and got Summit's house brand (made in USA, SFI rated, billet steel) flywheel for another $189. The flywheel ended up being made by a company called G-Force.
11.33 @ 118.46 on motor
10.75 @ 125.35 w/ a little spray
Now, high Speed Open Road Racing - Silver State Classic Challenge, Nevada Open Road Challenge, Big Bend Open Road Race
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Re: Science Friction!!!!
[Re: 8urvette]
#1056512
08/19/11 08:25 AM
08/19/11 08:25 AM
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Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 9,366
Lehigh Acres, Florida
rickstershemi
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Joined: Jul 2006
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Lehigh Acres, Florida
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Quote:
has anybody heard of these guys?
http://www.americanpowertrain.com/cart.h...amp;sort=normal
are they good? I like the twin disc setup... thinking i may have to splurge and get it.
i called McLeod today and got a recommendation's from "billy" and a place to buy it in Minnesota at a great price. Called them and their price was higher than summit, even though he said it was 20% off... they wanted about 400 more for the same McLeod parts!
ive been doing some research, seems i will need a twin disc if i want to race it, and street it. and my original 300$ budget is way out the window.
I have had them recommended when I was searching clutches for the 408/A833 for the Valiant.....and have heard nothing but great things on other forums.....I actually called them and spoke to a guy named Grey who is very kwolegeable.....pricey but worth it IMO for a high HP combination 
I ended up with a McLeod dual friction setup for my combo due to it being a much milder street setup.
Rickster
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Re: Science Friction!!!!
[Re: rickstershemi]
#1056513
08/19/11 10:11 AM
08/19/11 10:11 AM
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Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 8,899
Ontario, Canada
Stanton
Don't question me!
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Don't question me!
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 8,899
Ontario, Canada
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pricey but worth it IMO
????? Where else can you find a billet flywheel for $200. ?!?!?!
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