Torn between clutches.

[Doug_Guilds]

Or more to the point between a aluminum flywheel/stock type pressure plate or a mini clutch/flex plate. It's for a 2.3 ford on a 1/4 and 3/8 tracks. What are the pros and cons of both? I am running a balanced escort set up now.

[crcltrakr]

Doug, the smaller the diameter, the lower the rotating inertia, the quicker it accellerates. Recommend Goldstar based on based on experience with pro-4 LM's, for all around durability.

[84Dave]

I absolutely agree with Jerry. We've used GOLDSTAR flywheel/clutch assemblies on our Pro-4's since they opened their doors back in the very late 80's! -Dave-

[return to dirt]

i agree with the goldstar. had one in my toyota mod for years and the disc is still good. however at the tracks i run my ministock at we have to run a flywheel that is not alumunum. have always ran an escort setup but this year i am trying a ram coupler. if you are allowed a goldstar then that's what i would run.

olin

[wvdirtracer30]

Or more to the point between a aluminum flywheel/stock type pressure plate or a mini clutch/flex plate. It's for a 2.3 ford on a 1/4 and 3/8 tracks. What are the pros and cons of both? I am running a balanced escort set up now.

Hey Doug this is the clutch I ran for 7 years and no problems and never had to replace the discs. It is made by Coleman Racing Products. (It says it comes with a throw-out bearing but you may want to check to be sure when you order it because they did not send one with mine.) I no longer I have the car or clutch but I know the guy that has it and he may be interested in selling it. I think it needs the clutch pack replaced now. I had the 2 disc version. We raced the 2300 Fords for years and ran this Coleman clutch, Tilton and Gold Star and we thought this clutch was the best of the bunch.

We raced with you guys down at Willard a few times. Those were some fun times. Good Luck!

395-261Clutch-2300 CC Ford-5.5"-2 Disc$741.65

Here is the link to Coleman's site

http://www.colemanracing.com/Clutch-55-Triple-And-Four-Disc-P4576.aspx

[7uptruckracer]

I've had Goldstars on three different brand motors now I love them you can't beat them

[knight54]

So what is this escort setup on the 2.3 that you guys are talking about?

[crcltrakr]

91 escort gt clutch, flyhweel pressure plate and flywheel to crank bolts. You'll also need a throwout bearing, timken 614037

[Jb35]

Make sure you use the escort flywheel bolts. We made the mistake of using mustang bolts last year and threw the flywheel through the bellhousing at 8000 rpms.

[Dirtman29]

Sorry crcltrkr but its a 91-96 escort LX 1.9L flywheel that is needed for a 2.3. Also the spline on the escort clutch disc is a different spline & diameter. The mustang clutch kit bolts right up to escort flywheel. The timken 614037 TOB ONLY works with a 4 spd trans, it will NOT fit a T5. And YES get shorter flywheel bolts, loctite them & torque to 65 ft/lb.

[car62]

i have a 6 race old Tilton setup for sale,we cannot run them in the class we are in now.

[knight54]

How much and pics?

i have a 6 race old Tilton setup for sale,we cannot run them in the class we are in now.

[pitroad mafia]

I run a ram coupler with an automatic flywheel and starter. flywheel weights 3 lbs and the coupler weights about 6 lbs. my motor turns up REAL QUICK. cant do that with a heavy pressure plate and clutch.

[kobar3]

Car 62 did you sell that Titan setup?