Strange 60 vs Moser 60
Yellow rose,
Did you ever use a clutch tamer. I have seen their site in the past but never used one
No, I use an adjustable clutch. But if you don't want to spend that kind of money, the only real option I know of is the CT.
The thing is, it's the cheapest of the options I named above. So even if you don't like it, you can sell it pretty easy and get most of your money back.
I used to spend my time and effort trying to get guys to spend the money on the adjustable clutch, for several reasons. One is you can do more with an adjustable clutch. It is more complicated, but not hard to learn. It allows for more control in the shift, because it's RPM/weight based...the lower the RPM the lower the plate load. So if you short shift, you can still get back into the RPM range because the plate load is less. Otherwise it just drags the engine down. Or breaks parts. On the starting line, you have the option of more or less base pressure, and/or more or less counter weight. Pair that with a two step and the ability to easily change launch RPM and you can do lots of things to make the car quicker and not break parts.
At this point, I just try and give good options. The CT is one of them. I always hope once someone buys a CT and learns to use it, and you start to grasp the difference between locking up a clutch, slipping a clutch and applying the clutch, then maybe you can see the benefit to an expensive clutch, where now, you may not see it.
If you go on YouTube and look at some old school Pro Stock videos you'll hear the engine get pulled down when the clutch locks up, which is basically instant. It does the same in the gear change. A controlled application of the clutch stops that, allows quicker ET's and reduces broken parts by an order of magnitude.
The CT does work. It will control the application of the clutch. For the money, and the experience, it's what I'd say to do unless you are committed to spending the money on a clutch.
That's the best quick explanation I can give. I hate to see you spend money on a 60 when I doubt you need it. Someone above (I think brian6pack) said buy better caps for your 8.75 you have now. Between that and the CT I think you'll spend less money. And once you make the axle tougher, it won't be long and the drive long will find a away to escape. Then, 3rd gear will start failing...you know how it goes.
Fix your 8.75, buy a CT and start with that.
