Titan up Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I'm getting ready to tear down the banshee to install an overide, lockup and have some drag porting done for our upcoming dune season. I understand the basic principle of how the two "lockup" the clutch in their own way. I'd like to know the differences as far as adjustability or any of the pros and cons of each. This is on a 421 cub that I like to generally dune on and line up and dune race for fun up the hills. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00tbanshee Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 i ran a slingshot on my 421 cub i had and really liked it.for the money its really nice and its also pretty simple to put on.just installed a dd on tony's(TeamrealtreeHD) cub and its really simple as well, but just alil more money.both are nice. guess its just all in what you want to spend for money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcardracing Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 They are both easily adjusted and both work very well. The direct drive will run you a little more money because of the need for a cover or cover mod. Really it comes down to what look you want the most. If you want to just retain the stock cover go with the slingshot. Ultimately the DD is a little easier to fine tune because you don't have to pull the entire clutch cover, but I've seen guys run the slingshot behind a modified cover as well. Gigot now offers them anodized for those whow want to run a modded cover and want colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan up Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Thanks for the responses. Some more questions!! Do either of these lock-ups alter the clutch pull at all? I read that the slingshot had a heavier clutch pull than the DD. That was for a Raptor set-up though. The pics I've seen of the SS installed, you don't see the pressure plate. Does the SS replace the pressure plate or does it just go over/cover the pressure plate? I'm running 6 HD springs right now, will I be able to go back to stock springs for a lighter pull, after installing either of these lock-ups? I still have a few weeks before I'll be in need of one, but I think I'm leaning towards the SS, since HJR sells them and he will be doing the porting and my duneable overide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinB Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 I have the SS on my Raptor. I have really have not felt any harder pull? I like the SS because it fits under the stock clutch cover for the raptor, no need to buy a new brake pedal nothing... For the Raptor the SS is good up to about 90hp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanYE west Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 The slingshot also has more holding power over the Direct drive style.. IF.. it happens to slip you can upgrade the balls to tungsten for more holding power.. But.. that probably wont be necessary, I've yet to have mine slip on me. Also... The under cover slingshot cannot fit through a modded cover. So if your looking for that option go with a standard version or a direct drive style. The under cover style slingshot replaces the pressure plate. The standard version mounts on top of the pressure plate. You should beable to go back to all stock springs or 3/3 mix depending on your needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopoke Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 would somebody explain the principals of the lock up clutch and is it the same as direct drive? Kinda dumb in this dept Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh-eman Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Both are driven by centrifugal force. As they spin the fingers on the DD or the balls on the SS create extra pressure to the clutch plates making it hold more power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopoke Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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