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Lynn · 09-11-06, 08:28 AM

Frank,

If I had it to do all over again, I would have searched high and low for a twin disc unit to work with my G50/50; you get close to twice as much clamping force with very little increase in the force required to disengage. There are single plate clutches that will easily handle your engine, BUT they tend to be very binary (they are either engaged or disengage with very little, if any, in between) and they tend to make your left leg several inches in diameter larger than you right. That is exactly why I would, in retrospect, go for the twin disc.

Just read some of the feedback on the new Ford GT with its twin disc clutch. To a person, those who have mentioned it, have said they love it; at least those that I have read have said this.

Regards,
Lynn

09-11-06, 08:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lynn llarsen Admin Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC GT40: Sabre Posts: 2,073 Rep Power: 29	Frank, If I had it to do all over again, I would have searched high and low for a twin disc unit to work with my G50/50; you get close to twice as much clamping force with very little increase in the force required to disengage. There are single plate clutches that will easily handle your engine, BUT they tend to be very binary (they are either engaged or disengage with very little, if any, in between) and they tend to make your left leg several inches in diameter larger than you right. That is exactly why I would, in retrospect, go for the twin disc. Just read some of the feedback on the new Ford GT with its twin disc clutch. To a person, those who have mentioned it, have said they love it; at least those that I have read have said this. Regards, Lynn __________________ Sabre GT40/5L EFI/G50/50 Always verify parts or products discussed for your own use.