Clutch Time

[saopm]

What clutch is everyone running? I’m thinking of the Centerforce Dual-Friction. Anyone have any feedback on this setup?

 

[speedmaster4]

centerforce is best performance but overpriced...i've had good results with all aftermarket name brands except Z***

 

[saopm]

I need something tough. I like to drop the clutch every now and again.

 

[IH2LOSE]

I am running a Lux set up with no problems

 

[tigernut]

Running an LUK replacement clutch behind my 383 for about 1k miles so far, without any problems.

 

[speedmaster4]

if you have a 153 tooth flywheel you are limited to 10.5" clutch,but those will handle lots of torque

if you have 168 t flywheel you can run 11" ( and more but hi-perf designs are limited).....153/168 use different bellhsg,starter,fork

most mfrs can furnish "pressure plate" with heavier springs for more capacity....start left leg body-building program now

when you "hammer it" -- if nothing slips,something WILL break...a "little" clutch slippage is a good thing (top drag cars run 'slider' clutches which they 'tune' by varying pressure plate spring tension to get 'controlled' slip--and they 'rebuild' after every pass)...too much slippage of 'street' unit generates fantastic heat and ultimate failure--CATASTROFIC failure....car designers usually let tire slip act as safety valve--first thing we do in field is put on 'stickier tires...think about it,play smart

 

[midyearroadster427]

Centerforce

I put in a centerforce 4 yrs ago in my big block....i average 9500 miles a yr. and it handles the driving around and the popping of the clutch to smoke the tires...Nooooooooo problemo

 

[JohnZ]

I've used several Centerforce II's with excellent results (including my Grand Sport, which was hammered regularly); the Dual-Friction is harder on flywheels due to the Kevlar segments.