Aftermarket Clutches - What you need to know before you buy

Watch this before you upgrade your clutch.
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[vsanchez]

Anyone else noticed the rear wheels spinning as he mentioned clutch connecting to transmission 👀

[Rabbit]

You guys should do more “All you need to know” videos on the 86.

Great explanation! 👍🏾

[gordowgwg]

YES, it's so nice to see when people actually rate a clutch by the torque - NOT that 'power' BS! I would also suggest, for those who are winding their engine to very high rpm, that 'burst strength' may also be an important criteria.
However, you didn't mention the importance of a Marcell Spring, which is the primary reason for a smoother, more progressive engagement - some standard and aftermarket 'organic' friction plates didn't have them and are rather abrupt in take-up, there are aslo some rare sintered and ceramic friction plates that do have them and they are much more suitable for high performance street driving.
You also failed to mention the importance of the hub springs and their affect on general driving, as they also have a significant affect on clutch take-up - and the reduction in inertia using a plain hub has on the vehicle.
With the pressure plate, it is worth checking with the supplier as, by altering the diaphram's effective pivot point there can be an increase on clamping force with a stronger spring, but the same pedal effort but with a longer pedal travel.
You also missed out, completely, the different clutch diameter options that are available, especially if replacing the flywheel with a ligher one - even the number of friction plates.

[EpicGamer]

One of the only good explanations out there. Its amazing how ignorant even some mechanics seem when it comes to things like this. Very underated channel... thank you!

[joe.halstead]

Thanks bro I’m putting stock back in my 13 5.0, phew I almost bought a 3 stage or “puck” set up; had no idea they speed up transmission wear

[Optionbeautiiny]

Great video, im looking into getting a new clutch and i wasn’t sure what was best for my car and I

[MustangGuru]

The heavier flywheel is better for drag racing because it helps keep the RPMs up when shifting., light is better for road course cars.

[corporalcabbage]

that clutch animation was incorrect, the clutch fork pressing on the pressure plate relieves pressure on the clutch disk. not the way it is shown; pressing the clutch disk into the flywheel.

[ChannelZeroOne]

You forgot the release aka"throwout" bearing. Sprung vs unsprung disc. Unsprung makes it harder to drive if you are a noob, but less to go wrong. A cheap release bearing can be trouble so check its ply. If it's tight your good, if not get the oem one from the dealer for about $50. Or look for a national or timken bearing.

I am looking for a specific piece of info on how to identify disc compatibility spline count and offset. Still haven't found it. The options for my BMW were limitless, but for the jeep not so much. I dont want a sprung disc. Not gonna race it, but a sprung disc make engagement jerky.

[jasonmckenzie]

Thank you so much for indept detail and your professionalism. Unlock other videos where they are vulgar and focus too much on themselves and waste too much time. Thanks bro.

[YZYamaha]

Did anyone else notice that their diagram is wrong? When you push in the clutch it engages the clutch?

[carminecarlone]

Great video man. Really explained what I needed to know

[grytis]

1:15 is wrong diagram. When you Press the pedal it presses the pressure plate "leaf's" that releases clutch from the fly wheel not the other way around.

[esrtradajesse]

I actually prefer a heavier clutch, learned on a heavy clutch and ever since then every clutch is easy as duck

[billybobb]

I have a ZL1 with the engine upgraded to 800 HP at the crank shaft with the Torque increased to near 750. Mostly street use, I cannot locate the OEM Clutch specs for the PRE Modified Engine 580 HP, and am wondering what you recommend as a clutch replacement. Some folks recommend installing a clutch rated similarily as the engine HP and Torque? The dealership recommends OEM for the Pre modified engine specs...also a a 1000 HP rated clutch has been suggested?

[electronicseternity]

Great explanation. Meaningful. thank you so much

[TheSelfless]

basically if your not hitting the track every weekend just get the organic stuff dudes

[jacksin]

One thing i cant find much info on is "dual friction" clutches.

I bought a 6puck/metal organic for a 1jz supra build im undetgoing and it was on a whim.
Im almost all bolt on mods under 350hp and drive street sipirited with some track use.

Did i eff up or maybe good call.

[deeerek]

Awesome, I've been waiting for something like this

[chrisw]

dudee, your explanation and animations are miles better than "engineering explained" :D

keep up the great work !