2013 GT500 Stock Clutch Vs McLeod RXT - An Inside Look From Lethal Performance
10-05-2012, 12:06 PM
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2013 GT500 Stock Clutch Vs McLeod RXT - An Inside Look From Lethal Performance
Some of you may have the itch to make more power right away like us. Whether you're going just bolt ons, or big blower, the stock clutch is only going to take you so far before it's time to consider a different option.
As we normally do with our Lethal cars, we turned to our friends at McLeod Racing once we noticed signs of slipping with the stock twin disc. With the power continued to be turned up, we knew this would be inevitable.
Take a look at the comparison between stock and the coveted McLeod RXT:
Even side by side, you can tell the McLeod clutch is a no games set up, ready to help hone up to 1000HP.
While the car was at Power By The Hour, and up on the lift, we took a few shots as we mounted the clutch. You can see the discs are fresh and ready to race!
The version we chose to run with was the Mcleod 2010-2013 GT500 Sprung Hub RXT StreetTwin Disc Clutch Kit.
You can view all of the available McLeod options here: 2013 GT500 McLeod Racing Clutches
Ah, much better.
All in all, the McLeod RXT is the perfect choice for an GT500 owner looking for a significant upgrade over the stock twin disc clutch. Consistent and smooth release feel, matched with tremendous power support, for a reasonable price? There really isn't anything like it out there.
One other thing since we're on the topic, a lot of you have given us feedback on the stock shifter tolerating hard shifting on the track. Not an uncommon complaint with the newer Shelbys, but we have the fix for this as well.
2013 GT500 Barton Shifters have always lived up to their reputation. Flawless build quality, fit and finish. These shifters matched up with the McLeod clutch is a pretty nasty combo. Jeremy Martorella, our driver, is not typically a fan of short shifters, but was quite impressed with the performance.
Should you have any questions about anything mentioned or other parts on the site, feel free to give us a call, email, live chat or PM!
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Lethal Performance.com
As we normally do with our Lethal cars, we turned to our friends at McLeod Racing once we noticed signs of slipping with the stock twin disc. With the power continued to be turned up, we knew this would be inevitable.
Take a look at the comparison between stock and the coveted McLeod RXT:
Even side by side, you can tell the McLeod clutch is a no games set up, ready to help hone up to 1000HP.
While the car was at Power By The Hour, and up on the lift, we took a few shots as we mounted the clutch. You can see the discs are fresh and ready to race!
The version we chose to run with was the Mcleod 2010-2013 GT500 Sprung Hub RXT StreetTwin Disc Clutch Kit.
You can view all of the available McLeod options here: 2013 GT500 McLeod Racing Clutches
Ah, much better.
All in all, the McLeod RXT is the perfect choice for an GT500 owner looking for a significant upgrade over the stock twin disc clutch. Consistent and smooth release feel, matched with tremendous power support, for a reasonable price? There really isn't anything like it out there.
One other thing since we're on the topic, a lot of you have given us feedback on the stock shifter tolerating hard shifting on the track. Not an uncommon complaint with the newer Shelbys, but we have the fix for this as well.
2013 GT500 Barton Shifters have always lived up to their reputation. Flawless build quality, fit and finish. These shifters matched up with the McLeod clutch is a pretty nasty combo. Jeremy Martorella, our driver, is not typically a fan of short shifters, but was quite impressed with the performance.
Should you have any questions about anything mentioned or other parts on the site, feel free to give us a call, email, live chat or PM!
877-2LETHAL
Lethal Performance.com
10-05-2012, 12:26 PM
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Great write up!!! I agree the mccleod rxt is hands down the best clutch out there.. Feel, shifting smoothness etc.. Just have over 1000 miles in mine now and with over 676 Rwhp and 666 torque.. I feel comfortable that I made the right choice.. For the price.... Best investment
01-31-2013, 01:18 PM
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Great write up!!! I agree the mccleod rxt is hands down the best clutch out there.. Feel, shifting smoothness etc.. Just have over 1000 miles in mine now and with over 676 Rwhp and 666 torque.. I feel comfortable that I made the right choice.. For the price.... Best investment
01-31-2013, 03:47 PM
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LOL... Yeah if ya solve the tire issue let me know.. I'm about to switch out of the BFg kdw 2 on back to the continental extreme contact dw
02-20-2013, 05:07 PM
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Good choice on tires. I have those Continentals and am quite satisfied. The ride and comfort is great; as good or better than stock. And they're lightweight. Turn-in isn't as sharp as the stock tires, but not bad at all. Good grip, too.
08-25-2013, 10:29 PM
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I was thinking a Spec. Stage1 with Spec aluminum flywheel for my GT, it's Boss/92 tune with 410 at the ground, bomb proofed rear and suspension, welded tubes Alloy's Yukon LCB, with Swarr-bar. I plan to do typically 10-14 passes a day and maybe 4 trips to the Drag Strip a season.
My Tech at the shop says McLeod is the way to go, but he's full bore Nos 10sec auto type.
I wan't a D/D I can still parallel park and not get one large thighed on. I don't see F/I in my future but I will pull 450 wheel or around 500 at the crack N/A soon. Which Mcleod model is best for me. They are pricey but may hold up better then a Spec. $250ish.
Thanks
My Tech at the shop says McLeod is the way to go, but he's full bore Nos 10sec auto type.
I wan't a D/D I can still parallel park and not get one large thighed on. I don't see F/I in my future but I will pull 450 wheel or around 500 at the crack N/A soon. Which Mcleod model is best for me. They are pricey but may hold up better then a Spec. $250ish.
Thanks
08-26-2013, 07:42 AM
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I was thinking a Spec. Stage1 with Spec aluminum flywheel for my GT, it's Boss/92 tune with 410 at the ground, bomb proofed rear and suspension, welded tubes Alloy's Yukon LCB, with Swarr-bar. I plan to do typically 10-14 passes a day and maybe 4 trips to the Drag Strip a season.
My Tech at the shop says McLeod is the way to go, but he's full bore Nos 10sec auto type.
I wan't a D/D I can still parallel park and not get one large thighed on. I don't see F/I in my future but I will pull 450 wheel or around 500 at the crack N/A soon. Which Mcleod model is best for me. They are pricey but may hold up better then a Spec. $250ish.
Thanks
My Tech at the shop says McLeod is the way to go, but he's full bore Nos 10sec auto type.
I wan't a D/D I can still parallel park and not get one large thighed on. I don't see F/I in my future but I will pull 450 wheel or around 500 at the crack N/A soon. Which Mcleod model is best for me. They are pricey but may hold up better then a Spec. $250ish.
Thanks