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Old 07-01-2014, 09:08 AM
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as above does anyone run a twin plate clutch on a bc type box ??
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or know of a single plate that will cope with over 400bft ?
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Do you mean 400 FtLbs of torque?
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Yes please excuse my gramma ole bean
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Can the bc box handle that much torque?
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I asked if anyone had a twin plate clutch fitted to a bc type box not the torque capability but thanks for your constructive input
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I wasn't sure if "bft" was another measure of torque.

As for your original question, I think the answer is going to be no.

Most people venturing past 200-250 FtLbs of torque look at other gear boxes.
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