I have been doing a lot of research myself. I knew for a fact I didnt want the EPI. So I took heavy consideration into the Dalton. It is pretty much the same as the EPI, except it has adjustable weights. I talked to a couple buddies of mine and they said it was all personal preference. But they highly suggested a Speed Werx or a CV Tech. I went with Speed Werx, which replaces the whole secondary, and the primary weights and springs. It will have a better bite on the belt at the low end. It was around $500. Or you could call Air Dam and order a CV Tech. It is a better way to go, but it costs around $700. If your pockets were deep enough, I would say get the CV Tech. I have a buddy that has one on his Commander, with 33's Terminators and a whole new DOM roll cage, and his will grab and take off like a bat outta h***. Good Luck and let me know what you decide on and how you like it.

 

From what I read I decided on a CV Tech. Not sure how many others also use a Snowmobile clutch like Airdam CV Tech but that was a huge selling point for me. CV Tech is so darn simple with only one bearing in it. The clamping force is far superior to the stock clutch. Because of the later engaging through out the rpm range it works out to a 11% "gear reduction".

Changing the weights and springs is a snap. If you want axle breaking take off or smooth engagement it is very easy to set it up.

 

From what I read I decided on a CV Tech. Not sure how many others also use a Snowmobile clutch like Airdam CV Tech but that was a huge selling point for me. CV Tech is so darn simple with only one bearing in it. The clamping force is far superior to the stock clutch. Because of the later engaging through out the rpm range it works out to a 11% "gear reduction".Changing the weights and springs is a snap. If you want axle breaking take off or smooth engagement it is very easy to set it up.

Does this mean an 11% reduction in top speed? Or does it offer the best of both worlds?

 

I've heard good things about cv tech. I have emailed them and have yet to get a reply. I am also looking into the SLP clutch. Does anyone know anything about SLP? Also money doesn't matter.

 

I see no reason why anyone would swap out a perfectly good polaris primary for a CVtech. It has been proven over and over that the CVtech is old technology.....that DOES work, but why buy it when there is NOTHING wrong with your stock primary? In fact, the main and only competitor to CVtech's primary clutch is QSC, which machines a Polaris primary to fit a Can-Am!

I dont think the extra money is worth the minimal low end gain you might see. I would slap a set of springs and weights in it, fine tune it, and roll! Just my $.02

 

I guess every machine is different. For me, I am a pretty aggressive rider in the mud. Two improvements that made it worth every penny for me was higher RPMs at lower speeds and the clamping force is far superior to the polaris stock clutch.

The one way bearing in the Polaris clutch is about worthless also. The Polaris primary has burnt flat spots in two belts already.

But I would agree, for people that are not aggressive riders and are light on their machines. The stock Polaris clutch will suit people just fine. So if you are not an aggressive rider you will never see the true difference in proven Old Technology vs somebody that tried to reinvent the wheel like the Polaris primary that they use on ATV/UTVs.

 

This whole CVTech vs QSC topic has been beat to death. I am certain if you call Adam @ Airdam he will give you his speech on why the CVtech is better, and Adam @ QSC would do the same.
I would like to see a properly clutched machine race a CVtech clutched machine. The proof is in the puddin! And I'm not talking about the Airdam videos of a stock vs. CVtech either.

 

So now you believe that these clutches are better then the stock Polaris clutch???

 

I will be going with a CVTech primary and will get Adam to machine my secondary. I will be turning very aggressive tires in very very thick gumbo mud so I need the higher rpm and better clamping. If I was going to be riding somewhere else besides the gumbo of the north louisiana mississippi river delta then I would not spend the cash for this setup. I would go with a dalton clutch kit for the primary and be done with it. The mud where I live is like no other on the planet, if you have been to cooterville then you know what I am talking about.

IMO a dalton clutch would do fine for most people. Just my .02.

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I ride the same as you so what did you pay for all of the clutch work and the kit. Also how long does it take to get the work done?


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Have not got it done yet. I believe the primary is $600 and the secondary is $400 I think. It has been a while since I talked to Adam and I think that is about right.

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Matt,

Im no clutch expert.....novice at best! But why dont you call QSC and talk with Adam and ask him if he can get you the same clamp loads as a CVtech and see what he says? Ive read about the cvtech and about how its got 6 or 8 rollers (dont recall exactly) and that they deliver a much higher clamping force. But I have been told I can achieve the same clamping force with a QSC, AKA polaris primary. I was also told the QSC actually has a smaller one way than the cvtech, but the secondary needs machined to take advantage of that, and QSC adam advised me against it for safety reasons.

I dont know which popo primary he is using for his can-am conversions....so maybe its not the same as the XP.

Either way, to each his own....always nice to have multiple options!

 

QSC is also a great clutch. Not gonna knock it all. The CV Tech clutch is very small compared to a OEM Polaris clutch. There is also no rollers on the CV clutch. It usings 6 sliding weights behind the out half of the clutch. There is only like 7 or 8 moving parts to the clutch. very simple. Its just a modified Snowmobile clutch.

If I wasnt three weeks from being home I would pull the clutch and post pictures of it compared to the OEM to show the size difference.

 

I'm just curious about the clutches. We run jr dragsters and have a polar clutch which we are able to change ramps and weights which inturn clamp harder and faster if wanting. Don't they make one for a rzr. I just getting into this but I would ask if there clutches have different ramps and weight package

 

Most of the full clutch kits have adjustable weights. Some of them are made so that you dont have to pull the clutch to adjust the weights.

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