Need Clutch Recommendation for 400HP Please....

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Jan 23, 2007 | 02:06 PM

sperkins

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Need Clutch Recommendation for 400HP Please....

My new 327 will be around 400HP. I am also installing an M20 at the same time. What's a good durable clutch kit that will stand up to those power numbers? Cost is a factor also. This build is quickly breaking the bank.

Jan 23, 2007 | 02:11 PM

Durango_Boy

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How about a stock clutch setup from the early big block cars? will they fit your small block and M20?

Jan 23, 2007 | 02:14 PM

LFZ

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centerforce dual friction...get it setup right, and its one of the best clutches out there IMO.

Jan 23, 2007 | 02:17 PM

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I just went to the mid level center force (my bank balence is screaming as well). The neat thing about the center force is they have weights on them that make the clutch grab harder as the rpm's increase so you get the extra grab without needing both feet to push the pedal.

Jan 23, 2007 | 02:20 PM

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I have a 383 stroker which "supposedly" has 440hp. The owner of the corvette shop (KLJ corvettes) recommended the Centerforce dual friction clutch. I bought it from Summit over 2 years ago and it does the job. Summit part # CTF-DF148552. $262.95. Hope this helps.

Jan 23, 2007 | 02:59 PM

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I have the 800 series. with a 15 pound aluminum 11 inch flywheel

http://www.mcleodind.com/product_guide.html

Jan 23, 2007 | 03:20 PM

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centerforce dual friction...get it setup right, and its one of the best clutches out there IMO.

the center force is great but you will hear the weights moving around at idle. at least i can

Jan 23, 2007 | 03:50 PM

coinwasher

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the center force is great but you will hear the weights moving around at idle. at least i can

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Jan 23, 2007 | 05:40 PM

LFZ

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the center force is great but you will hear the weights moving around at idle. at least i can

i've never heard this...you might have something loose on yours??

Jan 23, 2007 | 05:54 PM

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i've never heard this...you might have something loose on yours??

Never heard any noise from mine

Jan 23, 2007 | 06:43 PM

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sperkins

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That sounds good. Anybody gotta linky?

Jan 23, 2007 | 06:46 PM

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I have the CF II behind my 383 and it is flawless. I also have a hydraulic setup and I can push it in with my big toe. Never heard any noise and has never felt like it wasn't handling my abuse.

Chris

Jan 23, 2007 | 06:49 PM

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Does anyone know if those Center Force clutches would work with a Ford T5 swapped behind a BBC?

Jan 23, 2007 | 07:00 PM

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evalu8r

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Yes, they can make you any disk you need.

Jan 23, 2007 | 07:36 PM

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Scott,
I used the CF Dual-Friction with the McLeod bellhousing/scatter shield with a hydraulic setup from them as well. The pedal feel is sweet.
-Patrick

Jan 23, 2007 | 08:03 PM

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sperkins

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Patrick - I'm really considering just throwing in a new disc and having the flywheel turned. The pressure plate looks pretty good. What do you think?

Jan 23, 2007 | 08:19 PM

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I have the 800 series. with a 15 pound aluminum 11 inch flywheel

http://www.mcleodind.com/product_guide.html

Jan 23, 2007 | 10:28 PM

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Centerforce Dual Friction,..I run it on four cars. Reportedly has 90% more holding power than stock yet the pedal is as light as the pedal of a new Toyota.

Jan 23, 2007 | 10:48 PM

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Patrick - I'm really considering just throwing in a new disc and having the flywheel turned. The pressure plate looks pretty good. What do you think?

Your original post said that you planned 400 HP on a 327 soooo if you use todays tech to build torque and yesterdays clutch tech the disk will probably not hold up. Not what you want to hear but smoking a clutch after you have come this far just aint fun.