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Clutchmaster 725 dual disc clutch

1.5K views 10 replies 4 participants last post by  titaniumdave  
#1 ·
Has anyone used a Clutchmaster 725 dual disc clutch? Looks like a good part and the company has a good reputation in the racing world, just don't know of anyone who has used on on their Elise/Exige...
 
#2 ·
Your best bet is to stick with a sprung hub on the C6X box...

I believe that rules this clutch out unless they have changed things...

Cheers,

Phil
 
#3 ·
I have been through a few clutches tracking on a bumpy track.

My best experience has been with the competition clutch stage 2. Then I upgraded to a BWR gearbox and put in a Stage 3. Both are excellent for their intended usage, and no failures yet knock on wood.
 
#5 ·
I bought a new 725 Series: 16080-TD7R-2A for $600...too cheap to pass up IMO. I'm talking with Clutchmaster about disk options...
 
#6 ·
Looks like I can get organic material for one of the discs but there are no 'sprung' discs for their 7.25" clutches...

I guess it will be like the 12lb. triple disc Tilton I used for a couple of years on 993 racecar...after 2 years I hardly ever stalled it.
 
#9 ·
I am going to a REV400 on a built motor so I will be visiting my trans internals pretty soon no matter which clutch I'm running...Black Watch Racing will be seeing it before too long no matter what.
 
#8 ·
How does that happen? Shock load?
 
#10 ·
Yes, going with organic on one disk will help but I am not confident that it will hold up to track use/abuse.
Guys manage to smoke transmissions with standard style clutches....

Clutch masters has an adjustable clutch delay valve. You may need to use one here. It will sacrifice clutch life to increase trans life.

All things considered, I do not think the benefits outweigh the compromises with this setup. A light weight flywheel and standard style clutch are going to get you most of the way there without really any drawbacks.
 
#11 ·
Thanks for the input. Clutchmaster is swapping discs to the organic linings, should help a bit with the engagement. I'll try the clutch with this set up and see how long everything holds up, what parts breaks first. With ~320RWHP and slicks, **** will fail so my question is not if, but when and what...