It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:47 am

All times are UTC - 6 hours




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 4 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: Copperhead clutch disk
PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:30 am 
Offline
Der Luft Doktor
User avatar

Joined: Tue Jan 22, 2008 3:31 pm
Posts: 7220
Location: OC CA
I bought this disk on the recommendation of John Connoly of Aircooled.net. Here's the link --> http://aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproduc ... 01&cartid=
I opted for the sprung center variety (which they don't show for some reason) to try and reduce driveline shock a little, every bit counts.
The disk is a dual compound disk with a fiber material on one side and sintered copper "pucks" on the other, it's designed to slip a little and then stay put. This is really important on the type 1 transmission which was designed for ~ 50 hp, that little bit of slippage greatly reduces the shock load in the tranny and helps save it from gernading. John runs this disk in his 250 hp race car. I haven't done any "drag style" launches with it yet (my new engine and tranny literally have about a mile on them, lol) but I can say for sure that sucker grabs HARD! Especially going from a stock disk. I am using it with a Kennedy Stage 1 pressure plate (1700 lb). This combo feels really nice, it grabs very hard, but after a few take-offs you get used to it and you can engage it very smoothly. I give it an A+ so far, I'll update my impressions of it when I get some more time on it.

Image

Image

_________________
-Brian
IG: @mkzero55vw
'55 Outlaw Oval- 231 hp daily driver :shock:
'56 Oval Vert- Okrasa 36 hp
'52 Standard Split Window
1953 Fleetwood Travel Trailer
2010 FJ Cruiser- The Mountain Goat
30 Ford Model A Pickup Hotrod
Conklin Performance & Engineering


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Copperhead clutch disk
PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:39 pm 
Offline
Der Luft Doktor
User avatar

Joined: Tue Jan 22, 2008 3:31 pm
Posts: 7220
Location: OC CA
I drove the car to work for the first time yesterday in stop and go traffic. It's not too bad, but I can say that it does take a bit of finesse to drive with the copperhead disk and Kennedy Stage 1 in traffic, that combo really wants to grab!

_________________
-Brian
IG: @mkzero55vw
'55 Outlaw Oval- 231 hp daily driver :shock:
'56 Oval Vert- Okrasa 36 hp
'52 Standard Split Window
1953 Fleetwood Travel Trailer
2010 FJ Cruiser- The Mountain Goat
30 Ford Model A Pickup Hotrod
Conklin Performance & Engineering


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Copperhead clutch disk
PostPosted: Wed May 14, 2008 1:51 pm 
Thanks for the great write up!

Clutch reviews are some of the most needed ones; it is a commitment to buy and install and not know what you are gonna end up with.


Top
  
 
 Post subject: Re: Copperhead clutch disk
PostPosted: Wed May 14, 2008 2:05 pm 
Offline
Der Luft Doktor
User avatar

Joined: Tue Jan 22, 2008 3:31 pm
Posts: 7220
Location: OC CA
I'm still very happy with it! It's a bit grabby in traffic, especially once its warmed up, but definitely drivable with a little finesse :thumbs:

_________________
-Brian
IG: @mkzero55vw
'55 Outlaw Oval- 231 hp daily driver :shock:
'56 Oval Vert- Okrasa 36 hp
'52 Standard Split Window
1953 Fleetwood Travel Trailer
2010 FJ Cruiser- The Mountain Goat
30 Ford Model A Pickup Hotrod
Conklin Performance & Engineering


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 4 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 6 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
cron
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group