Taking a Look at the Optimum-SR Twin Disc LS Clutch

February 27, 2014

When you’ve got the power and capability of the GM LS powerplant, you’ll always be spending time and effort in trying to maximize the amount of power you are putting down. Whether you are swapping a LS engine into a different chassis or not, sometimes it’s difficult to find a true innovator especially in an industry that typically does not favor them.

Innovation and product design theft aren’t the only areas in which the aftermarket industry is excelling, power and technology have also been pushing us to greater, faster and more powerful machines on the road. Having an excessively powerful (1000+hp) street car isn’t as hard as it once was, but it’s still as hard to put down all that power to the ground.

Which clutch should you turn to in a high horsepower LS application?

But one such company that is not only driven on innovation, excellence and customer service is Quarter Master, one of the industry leaders in almost every category of drivetrain components. And today we’ll be looking at their Optimum-SR lineup of twin-disc clutches for the LS motorset, perfect for any Camaro or Corvette owner.

A glance at the Quarter Master Optimum-SR Twin Disc LS clutch is telling, and one that not only speaks to the engineering but the overall quality of the clutch itself. It’s quality and engineering that have propelled the driveline company to the height of their game, and if these twin-disc clutches show that Quarter Master on the top of the heap to stay!

These twin-disc clutches are available for many of the late model LS engines, and are 100% rebuildable and backed by years of racing competition and stress. Capable of handling over 1,400 horsepower and with relatively civil street manners, this clutch is a sure fire pick for anyone packing serious heat under their hood!

Power Automedia’s Paul Huizenga walks you through the assembly and features of this twin-disc clutch in the video below, and putting the twin-disc clutch to work as well!. Armed with a Corvette and plenty of open road, the twin disc from Quarter Master is put to the test. If you haven’t already, check out the folks at www.cpgnationtv.com for more in-depth coverage, news and more videos!

Why is a twin-disc clutch so great?

The great advantage over a single disc design is that you get more clamping force, without raising the pressure of the clutch cover. This results in an easier car to drive that holds more power and has a clutch that is 100% rebuildable!

Why choose Quarter Master?

It’s a fair question in this day and age where product loyalty seems to be a trait long lost by aftermarket modders and enthusiasts alike. But it’s hard not to like a company that races, endorses and is three steps ahead in every major manufacturing process, most important of all customer service.

Serving a extremely wide range of customers from Asphalt Short Track, Road Racing, Open Wheel, Dirt Short Track, Driving Schools and NASCAR, Quarter Master is known for being one of the very best.

So no matter what the part is you need, from 1000+ hp multi-plate clutches, or aluminum and steel drive-shafts, quick change gears, starters, hydraulic release bearings and much more, Quarter Master is the company you trust. With state-of-the-art CNC turning centers & mills, gear cutting, and broaching equipment, Quarter Master also sponsors such events as NASCAR’s Modified South & East, Grand National East & West, Truck, Nationwide, and Sprint Cup series.