gunracer1

well it looks like they are going thave a pull in deleon tx, and i want to play. sow, low range 3rd gear come out the hole at 2kish and punch it and forget about the pyro?
so how does that sound?

Zino

Yes, there will be a pull by me in August and I want to play too!!!! Same question.... 3rd or fourth in Low range, or second in high range??? Truck has stock tires and 3.54 gears.

dodgeman01

It depends on your clutch. I have seen many guys blow clutches doing the 2kRPM drop in 3rd. If you have a gov kit that will hit 4200rpms ;D you will be going just as fast as a guy in 3rd gear at 2500 rpms : Yes even a SBC 13" clutch has bit the dust with a 3rd gear drop. I did 2nd with a centerforce that will not hold 4th gear when driveing empty and it held great. I guess it just comes down to what power mods and clutch you are running. if you feel safe then try 3rd gear If you don't then its not a good idea unless you have a clutch that is up to the task.
just my .02
DM01

Got Smoke?

Smoked my TST 13" Button clutch with a 3rd gear low range pull Friday night.

Play safe if its your daily driver if you just HAVE to pull do it in 2nd Hi

Tiny

Fellas, from someone who had his first pull 10 days ago, I found the best bet to be come out of the hole easy, no need to jerk the sled. Smooth action from the beginning will get you more footage, a jerking sled will just tear up the truck. I have an auto, but I was in low range first gear. The key to a good pull is to build up ground speed steadily as soon as possible without killing the truck. No fun pouring money into a new clutch cuz it impressed the fans when your truck ripped it up!

gunracer1

i have a 13.25 con fe conversion in mine right now. and around 380 or so hp and 900 tq. i have 3.55 gears and 235x85x16 all season tires.

Zino

Wait a minute.... Third gear low range is lower than second gear high range. Did you mean second gear low range??????

59Dsul

I'd like to throw my hat in the ring on this one. It's easy to burn up a clutch if it's not designed to pull with. I've done it more than once in a year's time ???. Here is what Haisley Machine told me to do with my dual disk McLeod. Come out of the hole at less than 1500 RPM, get off of the clutch within a revolution or two of the tires. Also, I might help to back off the throttle slightly and quickly once the load is moving to let the clutch catch up. I didn't do that and figured I may as well take the plunge and buy a Mitchell dual-disk because I'm tired of spending money on replacement parts. Have fun, I would stick with low 3rd, it will put you right up there in the pack.
BTW, if anyone is interested in a used dual-disk McLeod, drop me a pm, I'll make you a deal..............andy

dodgeman01

[quote author=Zino link=board=7;threadid=17738;start=0#msg166095 date=1059613530]
Wait a minute.... Third gear low range is lower than second gear high range. Did you mean second gear low range??????
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You would have to excuse my friend Mark he has this little problem. he is trying to get it taken care of : LMAO. Sorry Mark.
DM01
P/S yes he ment low range. It was kinda a "I told you so" from me to him :-

dodgeman01

59dsul. I'm guessing that you have the dual disk stree clutch right?
DM01

59Dsul

Yep, it was the street twin. I have to say it was the most friendly clutch I ever drove, soft peddle, smooth engagement, no chatter (sounds like a good woman doesn't it ;D)

dodgeman01

My order is going in next month for a pulling clutch from EEP. all depends on if I sell my horse or not.
DM01

59Dsul

That's what I'm running now, it's a stout clutch. I've pulled once with it, it does a wonderful job on the track.

dodgeman01

[quote author=59Dsul link=board=7;threadid=17738;start=0#msg166135 date=1059617510]
That's what I'm running now, it's a stout clutch. I've pulled once with it, it does a wonderful job on the track.
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How about a every day driveing?
DM01

59Dsul

It's streetable, that's for sure. The peddle if firmer of course due to a high clamp load. I don't have any problems taking off in 2nd. It does buck just a bit but no worse than my TST clutch in the past. As far as shifting, it can be shifted pretty quickly. It's a good clutch so far, I don't think I'll wear it out anytime soon.
If I was never going to sled pull again, I would have kept my McLeod though. There are some trade-offs to each option. For pulling- Mitchell wins hands down (i've never tried another pulling clutch so I can't comment on others)
For ease of driving- McLeod takes the edge on this one, but the Mitchell has good manners considering what this clutch can take...............andy