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Jan 7, 2006 | 06:52 PM

conway62

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Which clutch??

Im replacing the clutch in my 71 454. I am looking at Zoom, Mcloud, Centerforce and RAM. Any recommendations? I am also installng a TKO 5 speed at the same time. The car puts out about 450hp /480 foot lbs of torque.

Thanks in advance
Ron

Jan 7, 2006 | 09:11 PM

rponfick

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I don't see Luk on your list. They are the OEM manufacturer. I installed one in my '69 big block, 435hp and love it. Also have a Keisler 5 speed, but wish I had not used a 3:08 rear end.

Jan 7, 2006 | 10:53 PM

LFZ

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some will argue, but i've had great success with a Centerforce Dual Frcition clutch...when installed right..they are great..I'd use one again

Jan 8, 2006 | 12:20 AM

GaryS

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I have used Luk and Centerforce on small blocks with nice results. No experience on the others. I would go with something that is OEM equivalent.

Gary

Jan 8, 2006 | 12:21 AM

big_G

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Centerforce here

Jan 8, 2006 | 12:38 AM

Solid LT1

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Centerforce but watch the pedal freeplay closley and keep freeplay in proper adjustment for the first 1,500-3,000 miles or you will smoke your new clutch.

Jan 8, 2006 | 12:41 AM

Les

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Another vote for Centerforce DF. No heavy pedal effort, nice smooth engagement, and killer grip.

Jan 8, 2006 | 09:54 AM

conway62

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Has anyone used the kit that Keisler has available?

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Jan 8, 2006 | 10:49 AM

Gordonm

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I have used the Center Force I clutch for years behind my motor and it has been trouble free (and its for sale 5K miles). I plan to use the CF Dual Friction behind the new motor.

Jan 8, 2006 | 11:33 PM

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glen242

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Centerforce II clutch. No problems after 500 miles.

Maybe 400 HP, 450 ft/lbs torque. Will find out in the spring on a chassis dyno.

Jan 9, 2006 | 08:38 AM

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76stingracer

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One vote for Mcloud.

Jan 9, 2006 | 11:41 AM

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75 Hot One

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The Keisler clutch is by Sachs- German company that makes clutches for everything, it seems from trucks to cars to F1 race cars. Any experience with Sachs?

Jan 12, 2006 | 09:38 AM

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conway62

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Anyone running a Luk Clutch kit? The tech support at Luk states that the minimum Tourque spec for their origional clutch kit for the 454 is 425ft/lb. This is a minimum spec. Not sure why they rate clutches by minimum specs.

-Ron

Jan 12, 2006 | 04:45 PM

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Mako72

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McLoed here.

Jan 13, 2006 | 10:53 AM

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shafrs3

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 75 Hot One

The Keisler clutch is by Sachs- German company that makes clutches for everything, it seems from trucks to cars to F1 race cars. Any experience with Sachs?

I have the Keisler Sachs clutch. Seems to be holding fine with no excessive pedal effort in the 650hp version.

Jan 13, 2006 | 05:31 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by conway62

My brother is running one in his 75 which is autocrossed...hard. The car has a strong 355, with an M22 and 4.11 gears. It's been driven for 10 years and still doesn't slip. And it's decent enough to drive on the street. I just wouldn't use it in a parade.

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