Looking for Clutch/ Data Logger Recommendations..........

kirk · 03-18-2018, 09:27 PM

Hello racers,
I am in the market for a new single or dual disc clutch setup, and would like to hear if anybody here has made the switch from a 10.5" softloc to a single 8" and/or dual 7" and what kind of gains did you notice. Also my old dual channel tach is dead so I was hoping for advice on a good data logger. Dont need a bunch of channels yet, but may in the future.... So if you can recommend ones to look at, i would appreciate it.

Thanks,
Kirk

james schaechter · 03-19-2018, 05:35 AM

Single 8 Or dual 7 can be good. However, it is important to consider your combination before anyone could say for sure. In my experience with small block stickers that soft locks are very reliable, but the lighter and smaller combos were quicker once we stuck with them long enough to figure them out.

I think you should really consider the Racepak sportsman for data logging. Priced right and easy to use, easy to upgrade and add sensors to

kirk · 03-19-2018, 10:11 AM

Thanks James,

I have had good luck with my old 10.5 clutch, just feel there is some room for improvement behind my 428 fe.

Rod Greene · 03-19-2018, 02:04 PM

Talk to Rob Youngblood the best out there. 208-880-6214

Dana Fitzpatrick · 03-19-2018, 06:13 PM

Two seasons ago, I went from a soft-lok to an Advanced Clutches dual 7-inch.One of the best upgrades I've made.At the end of a couple of test sessions,I went 6 hundredths quicker in the 60 than my previous best.And being new to sticks back then,just as important to me was Robs technical assistance,I'd call him from the track and he would pick up the phone.Still does,thank God,lol!
He also just came out with a new 8-inch single that would be a option you might look at. I've heard the first guys that ran it are very happy with it.
Good luck!

kirk · 03-20-2018, 11:18 AM

Thanks Rod and Dana.....I looked at his website

Does anybody here have experience they will share with the single 8" clutch mentioned as far as performance/ service life compared to a 10.5 softloc? Do they last longer, same, or less number of runs? I am going to assume the dual 7" will last longer as you have more surface area.

Z28-69 · 03-21-2018, 03:15 PM

Hi Kirk, here is what the new 8” looks like. The new design 8 is meant to be more forgiving than previous models. The thought behind them is you can slip them more on the line and the clutch having more levers on it, it allows it to catch back up. So it should be a really good clutch on marginal tracks. Also it’s light weight like the 7 that is being referred too. I believe it’s same or lighter. You would have to research that. Don’t think the cost is much different. Good luck with your program.

Dana Fitzpatrick · 03-23-2018, 08:58 PM

Kirk, have you made any decisions yet?

Bruce Fulper · 03-24-2018, 12:51 AM

I'm a dealer for McLeod, among many others name brands. If you decide on them after talking to their tech and getting all of the part numbers, I'll give you the best prices on the planet. Get me the part numbers. 714 630 2764.

Marty Rinehart Jr · 03-24-2018, 07:52 PM

We can get refurbished Autometer Data Acquisition units that are right from Automeat a fraction of the cost. We can even get you the new LCD dash as well from Autometer

Text me if your interested
717-793-6819

03-18-2018, 09:27 PM	#1
kirk Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Kalamazoo Michigan Posts: 34 Likes: 2 Liked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Looking for Clutch/ Data Logger Recommendations.......... Hello racers, I am in the market for a new single or dual disc clutch setup, and would like to hear if anybody here has made the switch from a 10.5" softloc to a single 8" and/or dual 7" and what kind of gains did you notice. Also my old dual channel tach is dead so I was hoping for advice on a good data logger. Dont need a bunch of channels yet, but may in the future.... So if you can recommend ones to look at, i would appreciate it. Thanks, Kirk

03-19-2018, 05:35 AM	#2
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,993 Likes: 1,294 Liked 1,436 Times in 299 Posts	Re: Looking for Clutch/ Data Logger Recommendations......... Single 8 Or dual 7 can be good. However, it is important to consider your combination before anyone could say for sure. In my experience with small block stickers that soft locks are very reliable, but the lighter and smaller combos were quicker once we stuck with them long enough to figure them out. I think you should really consider the Racepak sportsman for data logging. Priced right and easy to use, easy to upgrade and add sensors to __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

03-19-2018, 10:11 AM	#3
kirk Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Kalamazoo Michigan Posts: 34 Likes: 2 Liked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Looking for Clutch/ Data Logger Recommendations......... Thanks James, I have had good luck with my old 10.5 clutch, just feel there is some room for improvement behind my 428 fe.

03-19-2018, 02:04 PM	#4
Rod Greene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TN Posts: 530 Likes: 429 Liked 242 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Looking for Clutch/ Data Logger Recommendations......... Talk to Rob Youngblood the best out there. 208-880-6214 __________________ Rod Greene Real men shift for them selves. Slowly working on TA Challenger for D,E/S and a 72 Challenger for SS/K, L as if I don't have enough other projects.

03-19-2018, 06:13 PM	#5
Dana Fitzpatrick Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 148 Likes: 4 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Looking for Clutch/ Data Logger Recommendations......... Two seasons ago, I went from a soft-lok to an Advanced Clutches dual 7-inch.One of the best upgrades I've made.At the end of a couple of test sessions,I went 6 hundredths quicker in the 60 than my previous best.And being new to sticks back then,just as important to me was Robs technical assistance,I'd call him from the track and he would pick up the phone.Still does,thank God,lol! He also just came out with a new 8-inch single that would be a option you might look at. I've heard the first guys that ran it are very happy with it. Good luck!

03-20-2018, 11:18 AM	#6
kirk Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Kalamazoo Michigan Posts: 34 Likes: 2 Liked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Looking for Clutch/ Data Logger Recommendations......... Thanks Rod and Dana.....I looked at his website Does anybody here have experience they will share with the single 8" clutch mentioned as far as performance/ service life compared to a 10.5 softloc? Do they last longer, same, or less number of runs? I am going to assume the dual 7" will last longer as you have more surface area.

03-21-2018, 03:15 PM	#7
Z28-69 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grand Rapids MI Posts: 66 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Looking for Clutch/ Data Logger Recommendations......... Hi Kirk, here is what the new 8” looks like. The new design 8 is meant to be more forgiving than previous models. The thought behind them is you can slip them more on the line and the clutch having more levers on it, it allows it to catch back up. So it should be a really good clutch on marginal tracks. Also it’s light weight like the 7 that is being referred too. I believe it’s same or lighter. You would have to research that. Don’t think the cost is much different. Good luck with your program. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Z28-69; 03-21-2018 at 03:17 PM. Reason: Trying to post pic of our just purchased one. Can’t figure out how

03-23-2018, 08:58 PM	#8
Dana Fitzpatrick Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 148 Likes: 4 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Looking for Clutch/ Data Logger Recommendations......... Kirk, have you made any decisions yet?

03-24-2018, 12:51 AM	#9
Bruce Fulper Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 651 Likes: 4 Liked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Looking for Clutch/ Data Logger Recommendations......... I'm a dealer for McLeod, among many others name brands. If you decide on them after talking to their tech and getting all of the part numbers, I'll give you the best prices on the planet. Get me the part numbers. 714 630 2764.

03-24-2018, 07:52 PM	#10
Marty Rinehart Jr Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rineharts Performance Race Cars, Thomasville,PA Posts: 492 Likes: 300 Liked 333 Times in 75 Posts	Re: Looking for Clutch/ Data Logger Recommendations......... We can get refurbished Autometer Data Acquisition units that are right from Automeat a fraction of the cost. We can even get you the new LCD dash as well from Autometer Text me if your interested 717-793-6819 __________________ Marty Rinehart Jr 1125 SS STK SG SC SST