Brand new CM Stage 4 Clutch, a piece broke off of the flywheel..

[Lucille]

What is this metal looking cap?

That damn thing broke during a high boost run and made a very loud bang.
I am fortunate that I didn't sustian a ton of damage from this thing.

It appears to be press fit and not welded...

[aaronneon@RealTune]

Same thing happend to me a year ago. Its common under high stress

[Lucille]

Quote: Originally Posted by aaronneon@RealTune

Same thing happend to me a year ago. Its common under high stress

If that is the case I can no longer recommend anybody purchase a CM Clutch till this issue gets addressed... Who wants a ticking time bomb...?

again, what is the purpose of this piece?

[aaronneon@RealTune]

Im pretty sure its a dust shield.

[GooberMT]

so much for being a shield of any sort

[aaronneon@RealTune]

I would recommend spot welding the piece. We always do when doing higher horsepower cars now. The clutch shouldnt be damaged. Hopefully it didnt hurt anything else. I wouldnt recommend that clutch for you anyhow Lucy. I doubt it would last long at the strip with your current setup. You might want to step up to the twin disk

[blacksrt4u]

why just elimnate it all together??

[Lucille]

Quote: Originally Posted by blacksrt4u

why just elimnate it all together??

exactly...

or, why doesn't Clutch Master weld it to begin with?

[Lucille]

Quote: Originally Posted by aaronneon@RealTune

I would recommend spot welding the piece. We always do when doing higher horsepower cars now. The clutch shouldnt be damaged. Hopefully it didnt hurt anything else. I wouldnt recommend that clutch for you anyhow Lucy. I doubt it would last long at the strip with your current setup. You might want to step up to the twin disk

if the twin disc still uses the modular design (flex plate/flywheel/4 bolts attaching it) then I don't think the twin disc is going to withstand big power either. The discs/pressure plate in and of themselves might, but the flexplate/flywheel modular design is a big area of concern...

I have ordered a Fidanza flywheel, I plan on having the CM Stage 4 disc and pressure plate installed on it, and we'll see how that holds up.

[fly5150]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lucille

if the twin disc still uses the modular design (flex plate/flywheel/4 bolts attaching it) then I don't think the twin disc is going to withstand big power either. The discs/pressure plate in and of themselves might, but the flexplate/flywheel modular design is a big area of concern...

I have ordered a Fidanza flywheel, I plan on having the CM Stage 4 disc and pressure plate installed on it, and we'll see how that holds up.

The twin disc attaches to a standard style flywheel with 6 bolts. The clutch was originally designed for circle track racing. Most of the 1000hp+ cars run a dual disc or triple disc clutch. I just put one in my car. Absolutly amazing.
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[rollon]

lucy, you should look into the competition twin disk setup. that's the one i am going with and thats the one that dcr recommends.

[Lucille]

Quote: Originally Posted by fly5150

The twin disc attaches to a standard style flywheel with 6 bolts. The clutch was originally designed for circle track racing. Most of the 1000hp+ cars run a dual disc or triple disc clutch. I just put one in my car. Absolutly amazing.
Wisconsin's Finest SRT-4's

That is certianly good news....

[Lucille]

Quote: Originally Posted by rollon

lucy, you should look into the competition twin disk setup. that's the one i am going with and thats the one that dcr recommends.

I made some inquiries to Nemo about his twin disc setup...

I am very curious as to the construction of both his and the CM offering...

[madwax]

Subscribed, I am also in the clutch market and was curious about the 2 twin disks available, any info would be great!

[babycharm00]

doesnt that clutch handle 600ft tq, u r borderline.