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Post by dolzinnig on Dec 30, 2010 18:01:13 GMT -5
Looking for recommendations for a clutch to put between my (relatively stock) 400ci and M21.
I've been recommended a Centerforce II clutch and pressure plate.
My dad has had good experiences with McCleod clutches in the past.
I don't plan to race the car (maybe a 1/4 mile run once in a while but nothing hard) and mainly just want something that hooks up good and doesn't take tree trunk legs to push.
What are you guys running or what have you had luck with/ recommend?
-grant
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Post by dolzinnig on Jan 3, 2011 20:12:49 GMT -5
Anyone running a clutch that they like? Does anyone have any experience with the Centerforce II?
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Post by bubbasz1 on Jan 3, 2011 21:15:55 GMT -5
I'm waiting also Grant, that's on my list for this spring, need a good clutch for the vert project, actually two good clutch's, my post could use one also.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2011 16:35:01 GMT -5
I used a Centerforce "DFX" in my '69 W31. Smaller cubes but in the neighborhood of 475hp. I gotta tell you though, it had some chatter initially and I called Centerforce and they said " Thats normal, go beat on it a little"---I did and it pretty much is gone. As of yet, have not been to the track but have done some street driving and made one adjustment---maybe driven 50 miles. It really is more than most street driven cars would need and is kinda "on -or-off". Overall extremely happy and recommend it for higher-preformance application. I had to use an adjustable throw-out bearing, an adjustable ball pivot, an extra heavy duty fork, an extra length adjusting rod, also have a blow-proof. Like I said more than most street applications would require. Hope this helps.
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Post by dolzinnig on Jan 6, 2011 0:00:58 GMT -5
Thanks Dave. It does help.
I actually talked to a few people and made a decision to simply resurface my flywheel, get a new throw-out bearing and go with a good NAPA clutch. Some of you may cringe, but what I don't want is the on/off you are describing. That's not going to work in LA traffic. I'll let you all know how it goes, but I can't justify the Centerforce until I know that an over the counter clutch is not going to work for my application.
I'll know after I dyno it, but I don't think I'll be near those numbers. Would be nice, but probably not.
I want a clutch that doesn't kill me to push in and will hold relatively well if I get on it. The clutch in my little Chevy (although I don't know what it is) makes my leg burn and shake if I drive it in heavy traffic for a while, even with it being hydraulic. I don't mind the clutch being the weakest link... it's cheaper than a rear end and not too hard to swap if I realize it sucks.
Still love to hear other people's experiences. Still time to change my mind back.
My dad worked with McCLoed on his '70 Corvette (454 slightly pumped up, maybe 425hp-500lbs/ft) to build a "cheater clutch". It's a 12" clutch with all stock components and it's really nice to drive but still holds really well. I was all set to go this route but was advised by a few people not to because it's too much centrifugal mass to spin up and you don't build RPM's as fast as it should.
We'll see how it goes. Keep the comments coming.
-grant
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Post by fredm1965 on Jan 6, 2011 20:34:11 GMT -5
I had similar problems as dw31s. finally put in a much longer throw out bearing now ok. if you have headers then get a hydraulic set up. that is what i am doing this winter.
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Post by shane on Jan 6, 2011 21:16:25 GMT -5
how are the hays clutch set ups ? Are they worth the money?
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Post by oldsproject on Jan 6, 2011 21:23:01 GMT -5
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