Recommendations for Hydraulic Clutch kit - Lateral-g Forums

jocko124 · #1 05-14-2011, 10:38 AM

Gents,

I'm about to pull the trigger on a T-56 Magnum. I'm planning on getting a McLeod RST Clutch and was wondering which Hydraulic kit (TO Bearing, master cylinder, remote reservoir) I should get. I guess what I'm really asking is what's the best throwout bearing to get?

Thanks

The WidowMaker · #2 05-14-2011, 06:51 PM

subscribing since my decision is only a couple months away.

not to hijack a new thread, but why the RST? the guys at mcleod actually convinced me to return my rst and go with an rxt. im only at 600 hp, but they said that it would be much more friendly. the different compound allowed for some abuse and damage, but with no permanent damage since it would "fix" itself. the rst would have to be rebuilt.

jocko124 · #3 05-14-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The WidowMaker

subscribing since my decision is only a couple months away.

not to hijack a new thread, but why the RST? the guys at mcleod actually convinced me to return my rst and go with an rxt. im only at 600 hp, but they said that it would be much more friendly. the different compound allowed for some abuse and damage, but with no permanent damage since it would "fix" itself. the rst would have to be rebuilt.

The Hurst Driveline Tech guy was telling me the RST was the way to go and has great street manners--although we did not discuss the RXT---for what application did they recommend the RXT vs the RST? Not to mention I'm at 550 HP and probably would never exceed 700 HP. Having said that I have not talked to the McLeod guys. I have heard that the McLeod TO bearings are not very good--but this is not my strong suit and I'm looking to get a quick education via this thread!

Ron in SoCal · #4 05-14-2011, 10:56 PM

Hey Lee - I'm somewhat in the same boat as you and Tim above. 600 hp, RST for street manners and I bought the McLoed TO bearing for my T56 magnum. I've heard bad reports about it too, and it was very expensive (!), but the thing looks like a piece of aircraft engineering. I'll snap a pic this weekend and post it up.

The WidowMaker · #5 05-15-2011, 10:12 AM

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for what application did they recommend the RXT vs the RST?

they said any application where you could smoke the clutch (auto x, road racing, drag racing etc.). from what i have read, the rxt is VERY street friendly.

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I have heard that the McLeod TO bearings are not very good--but this is not my strong suit and I'm looking to get a quick education via this thread!

ive heard that as well. but to their defense, i havent heard much good about any t/o bearing.

BTTBSS · #6 06-17-2011, 07:17 PM

I just bought the TO bearing and lines from American Powertrain. Bearing looks very similar to the McLeod unit but AP says theirs has larger seals that are supposed to fix the leaks reported on the McLeod unit. I had some questions about the installation and took my TKO-600 by their shop. They put it on a bench and installed the parts. I had a different bearing retainer so they took one off a new trans and I was out the door in under an hour.

Trans goes back in the car this week-end so I can't report on how it all works yet, but they get A+ for customer service.

American Powertrain · #7 07-01-2011, 06:58 PM

Is this Hydraulic throwout bearing week? I also just got one from American Powertrain. Soooo much better and pedal effort is fantastic. I think the master cylinder they use was part of the solution.

http://www.americanpowertrain.com/GM...hydraulic.html

The WidowMaker · #8 07-01-2011, 09:59 PM

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Is this Hydraulic throwout bearing week? I also just got one from American Powertrain. Soooo much better and pedal effort is fantastic.

what/whos were you using before? i still havent made up my mind......

jocko124 · #9 07-02-2011, 10:59 AM

Looks like I'm going with the McLeod 1400-30 unit.

Fluid Power · #10 07-02-2011, 11:01 AM

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Looks like I'm going with the McLeod 1400-30 unit.

Please don't. I had 2 and ended up with a RAM unit. Tons better.

The Mcleod leaked right out of the box....Twice! I will give you the one I just took off if you enjoy that kind of punishment.

Seriously. They are junk.

I used a RAM unit that mounts using the stock bearing retainer. (TKO 600) Straight forward to install. Take a lot of measurements and then shim accordingly.

http://www.ramclutches.com/Products/...se_bearing.htm

Hope this helps. If you have any questions, ask away.

Darren