Author Topic: Marlin Brand Clutches (Read 3361 times)

NorCalToy · « **on:** Oct 05, 2008, 10:43:01 PM »

So, i was wondering about the Marlin clutches...i read the descriptionon the webiste and i am considering ordering one for a 3.0 V6, anybody have anything to say about them? good, bad, or otherwise?

and yes, i realize ther are other threads like this out there, i searched, and none of them presented the info i am searching for

91xcab · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 06, 2008, 05:46:20 AM »

I just put in the 1200lb non ceramic in my truck when I did the 5 speed swap, I haven't driven it too much yet but so far it is great, light peddle and grabs really good, I wish I got the 1600lb one now......

*ROKTOY* · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 06, 2008, 06:46:17 AM »

Got a 1600lb in mine and I love it, nice peddle feel and locks up nice too. Just ordered another for the 3RZ swap, but wish they had a 1600lb one .

beyondlogic · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 06, 2008, 06:50:54 AM »

i just put a 1200 non ceramic in my truck with the 3.0 and it grabs great took me a day or two to get used to it. but its much better than stock.

Wermz84 · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 06, 2008, 06:56:07 AM »

Ive got the 1200 non ceramic on mine. I grabs great. I love it.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 07, 2008, 12:16:57 PM »

i believe the only option for the 3RZ is a 1600

ive had my 1200 non ceramic for about 5 years, its AWESOME, last clutch you'll ever buy

Alpine4x4 · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 14, 2008, 11:11:49 AM »

I ran the ceramic in my old truck. Wow...

Im with a 1200lb non ceramic now

jimbo74 · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 14, 2008, 11:26:43 AM »

i have a 1600 in my truck, better than oem or centerforce dual friction

NorCalToy · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 15, 2008, 12:50:48 PM »

Quote from: Alpine4x4 on Oct 14, 2008, 11:11:49 AM

I ran the ceramic in my old truck. Wow...

Im with a 1200lb non ceramic now

ceramic bad?

Quote from: *ROKTOY* on Oct 06, 2008, 06:46:17 AM

Got a 1600lb in mine and I love it, nice peddle feel and locks up nice too. Just ordered another for the 3RZ swap, but wish they had a 1600lb one .

Quote from: jimbo74 on Oct 14, 2008, 11:26:43 AM

i have a 1600 in my truck, better than oem or centerforce dual friction

hows the 16oo vs stock feel?

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 15, 2008, 03:48:20 PM »

Quote from: NorCalToy on Oct 15, 2008, 12:50:48 PM

ceramic bad?

for a truck you drive on the road, i feel the ceramic is BAD BAD BAD, its either on or off, it will NOT slip at ALL, so you will be killing the truck at redlights or spinning, more than likely a little of both
if you was good road manners get the NON ceramic 1200

Quote

hows the 16oo vs stock feel?

STIFF, but not too stiff

NorCalToy · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 15, 2008, 09:00:36 PM »

Quote from: 79coyotefrg on Oct 15, 2008, 03:48:20 PM

for a truck you drive on the road, i feel the ceramic is BAD BAD BAD, its either on or off, it will NOT slip at ALL, so you will be killing the truck at redlights or spinning, more than likely a little of both
if you was good road manners get the NON ceramic 1200

STIFF, but not too stiff

teh ceramic sounds kinda like how my ranger is, very very little slip to it. kidna fun though, and a littel more challenging...so what are the advantages of a cermaic clutch tehn?

i like stiffer clutches myself...

Bay Area 4Wheeler · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 15, 2008, 09:07:45 PM »

the 1600 has a good stiff pedal and grabs way better than stock, i just put one in 2600 miles ago when i rebuilt my engine

pumkin toy · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 15, 2008, 09:13:50 PM »

some advantages would be- they need less surface area to create the same amount of grabbing force as an organic clutch, which in turn means it weighs less. -ceramic clutches do not slip like an organic clutch when they get hot which also means your flywheel will last longer.

and also just because it is a ceramic clutch does not mean it is "stiffer", it's just that they usually engage instantly instead of slipping as you let out the pedal, which could be an advantage or disadvantage depending on the terrain. the stiffness in pedal feel will not come from the material of the clutch but rather the pound rating of the clutch fingers.

Bay Area 4Wheeler · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 15, 2008, 09:18:01 PM »

did you do a cab swap on your 84

pumkin toy · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 15, 2008, 09:23:19 PM »

Quote from: Bay Area 4Wheeler on Oct 15, 2008, 09:18:01 PM

did you do a cab swap on your 84

were you asking me that question??

Bay Area 4Wheeler · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 15, 2008, 09:24:23 PM »

pumkin toy · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 15, 2008, 09:30:57 PM »

yes i did do a cab swap. its an 82 shortbed frame with an 84 xtra cab on it. wheelbase extended about six inches. i dont want to thread jack so pm me if you have some more questions

jimbo74 · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 15, 2008, 09:37:36 PM »

1600 is what i have, it feels firmer than stock, but its a good thing, gives more input. i have never felt it slip and it does grab hard too

wampum · « **Reply #18 on:** Oct 16, 2008, 12:53:43 AM »

Is the 1600 just stiffer and grabby-er than the 1200? Which is better?

jimbo74 · « **Reply #19 on:** Oct 16, 2008, 01:02:37 AM »

Quote from: Wampum on Oct 16, 2008, 12:53:43 AM

Is the 1600 just stiffer and grabby-er than the 1200? Which is better?

it means is that it has a higher clamping force

i run a 1600 and couldn't be happier

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