Need new clutch for high horse power Mt82

[TOROz06]

So my clutch after a few years decided to leave the chat! I have a McLeod RXT1200 on it and it was really good for the car when I was on the 700 range but and soon as we put over 900 it started to slip, keep in mind is also a 3 or 4 year clutch with not many miles probably 5000 miles but with a good amount of passes down the 1/4 miles.
I want to take the car to the next step, somewhere in the neighborhood of 1200hp does anyone have experience with a clutch on 1000+ Mt82? Also would like input on flywheel should I switch to aluminum? Is a 98% track car 2% street. So I’m looking for best performance. Thanks for the help

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[ShaneFromLethal]

So my clutch after a few years decided to leave the chat! I have a McLeod RXT1200 on it and it was really good for the car when I was on the 700 range but and soon as we put over 900 it started to slip, keep in mind is also a 3 or 4 year clutch with not many miles probably 5000 miles but with a good amount of passes down the 1/4 miles.
I want to take the car to the next step, somewhere in the neighborhood of 1200hp does anyone have experience with a clutch on 1000+ Mt82? Also would like input on flywheel should I switch to aluminum? Is a 98% track car 2% street. So I’m looking for best performance. Thanks for the help

Hey There, In my honest opinion, if you are looking to push over 1000HP on your MT82, it will not last very long. I would recommend going with a T56 Magnum XL swap kit with a LPXHD clutch in there, the clutch can hold 1000HP no problem. In my experience the MT82 trans does not hold up very well to that much power, the T56 swap kit come with everything you'll need to make the power and hold it. If you have any inquiries, just let me know!

https://www.lethalperformance.com/l...ansmission-swap-kit-2015-2017-mustang-gt.html

 

[TOROz06]

Hey There, In my honest opinion, if you are looking to push over 1000HP on your MT82, it will not last very long. I would recommend going with a T56 Magnum XL swap kit with a LPXHD clutch in there, the clutch can hold 1000HP no problem. In my experience the MT82 trans does not hold up very well to that much power, the T56 swap kit come with everything you'll need to make the power and hold it. If you have any inquiries, just let me know!

https://www.lethalperformance.com/l...ansmission-swap-kit-2015-2017-mustang-gt.html

thanks Shane, I’m trying to go after the MT82 record, I’m .3 away from it. What do you recommend that can hold 1200?

 

[NGOT8R]

So my clutch after a few years decided to leave the chat! I have a McLeod RXT1200 on it and it was really good for the car when I was on the 700 range but and soon as we put over 900 it started to slip, keep in mind is also a 3 or 4 year clutch with not many miles probably 5000 miles but with a good amount of passes down the 1/4 miles.
I want to take the car to the next step, somewhere in the neighborhood of 1200hp does anyone have experience with a clutch on 1000+ Mt82? Also would like input on flywheel should I switch to aluminum? Is a 98% track car 2% street. So I’m looking for best performance. Thanks for the help

This is a good testament on the MT82 that you have here! I mostly hear about MT82 failures when paired with an RXT clutch, but it sounds like you’ve had really good success with yours. I hope it’s the same for me when I start making hits in mine. Did you do anything specific to your car to help the tranny withstand the repeated drag strip launches? I’m currently on my factory clutch (2019 Bullitt) which has 5500 miles on it. I do realize that I’m on borrowed time With the factory clutch, especially with the use of nitrous. I’ve done all the rear suspension upgrades (including Ford Performance half shafts), to help lessen the shock on the drivetrain, so hopefully that’ll be of some benefit to me.

 

[ShaneFromLethal]

thanks Shane, I’m trying to go after the MT82 record, I’m .3 away from it. What do you recommend that can hold 1200?

Honestly, I believe the LPXHD will serve you well, it is rated for 1000HP. I have seen guys pushing 1000HP running our smaller LPX clutch, so I think the LPXHD will be perfect for you. I am also running a sale on these clutches at the moment as well!

https://www.lethalperformance.com/l...-23-spline-1-000-hp-2011-2017-mustang-gt.html

 

[NGOT8R]

I’m trying to go after the MT82 record, I’m .3 away from it. What do you recommend that can hold 1200?

What is the current MT82 record?

 

[TOROz06]

This is a good testament on the MT82 that you have here! I mostly hear about MT82 failures when paired with an RXT clutch, but it sounds like you’ve had really good success with yours. I hope it’s the same for me when I start making hits in mine. Did you do anything specific to your car to help the tranny withstand the repeated drag strip launches? I’m currently on my factory clutch (2019 Bullitt) which has 5500 miles on it. I do realize that I’m on borrowed time With the factory clutch, especially with the use of nitrous. I’ve done all the rear suspension upgrades (including Ford Performance half shafts), to help lessen the shock on the drivetrain, so hopefully that’ll be of some benefit to me.

Yes my Mt82 is doing just fine! I changed the clutch, the shifter, the clutch line and have all the parts bmr said would eliminate wheel hop. On the half shaft I have g force

 

[NGOT8R]

Yes my Mt82 is doing just fine! I changed the clutch, the shifter, the clutch line and have all the parts bmr said would eliminate wheel hop. On the half shaft I have g force

What rpm are you launching at and what are your 60’ times, et and mph?

 

[Casperfast]

Yes my Mt82 is doing just fine! I changed the clutch, the shifter, the clutch line and have all the parts bmr said would eliminate wheel hop. On the half shaft I have g force

also curious how this went!!!

 

[TOROz06]

What rpm are you launching at and what are your 60’ times, et and mph?

Launching rpms depends I little on track and temperature but usually is between 3500 and 4500. Best et is 9.62 at 150

 

[TOROz06]

also curious how this went!!!

I did had an issue with 3rd gear, took all the teeth out lol but my biggest issue has been the half shaft. Car has been parked for over a year. I have decided to switch to th400 to make it more competitive but I have too many other project and the mustangs is not at the top of the list at the moment.

 

[Unas2k5]

Stock MT82? You need a stage 3 by Ben callimer or the T56 mentioned in a previous post.

 

[TOROz06]

Stock MT82? You need a stage 3 by Ben callimer or the T56 mentioned in a previous post.

Was stock, after the issue with 3rd gear I did a few things to it

 

[Casperfast]

Launching rpms depends I little on track and temperature but usually is between 3500 and 4500. Best et is 9.62 at 150

How long did the stock shafts last drag racing?

 

[TOROz06]

How long did the stock shafts last drag racing?

I can’t really remember but if I’m not mistaken they lasted until I put the Whipple with drag pack

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