looking for clutch
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looking for clutch
i'm getting ready to put in my new 383 stroker i want to put a good clutch @pressure plate in it's 68 vette 3.55 gears @235 tires what would everyone use i would rather spend more now then later thanks pete
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,526
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From: Oak Ridge NC
After much debate/discussion, I decided to go with a Hays for my BB.
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...10002_26744_-1
It isn't installed yet, so I can't give you feedback.
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...10002_26744_-1
It isn't installed yet, so I can't give you feedback.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,362
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From: San Antonio TX
It depends on how hard you are on stuff as to which clutch you would like to go with. I am hard on this stuff lol. So I went with.
clutch. http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...10002_40238_-1
As for the pressure plate and flywheel I would call Ram and ask them what they think. As I did not use this in a Corvette. The downside is this clutch is pretty much Zero slip. The plus side is it does not slip lol. Plus it does not come apart at high rpm and if you do wear the pucks down all you need do is take it to your local clutch rebuilder and they can install new pucks very cheap.
This is also a very nice clutch set up by McLeod Duel Disc.
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_659841_-1
They also offer this one as well now which is cheaper as you can keep your stock flywheel.
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_879983_-1
clutch. http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...10002_40238_-1
As for the pressure plate and flywheel I would call Ram and ask them what they think. As I did not use this in a Corvette. The downside is this clutch is pretty much Zero slip. The plus side is it does not slip lol. Plus it does not come apart at high rpm and if you do wear the pucks down all you need do is take it to your local clutch rebuilder and they can install new pucks very cheap.
This is also a very nice clutch set up by McLeod Duel Disc.
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_659841_-1
They also offer this one as well now which is cheaper as you can keep your stock flywheel.
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_879983_-1
Last edited by SHAKERATTLEROLL; Dec 25, 2007 at 08:08 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Macon, GA
'68 built 327. I tried a Ram flywheel, but it would not work. It's been so long ago that I can't remember why.
I ended up using a Centerforce flywheel, (dual friction) disc and pressure plate and I love it.
Here are the exact parts I bought from Summit:
Flywheel:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
Clutch kit:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
Throwout Bearing:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
Just remembered that the Ram flywheel would not work with the clutch kit I chose due to the spring setup.
I ended up using a Centerforce flywheel, (dual friction) disc and pressure plate and I love it.
Here are the exact parts I bought from Summit:
Flywheel:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
Clutch kit:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
Throwout Bearing:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
Just remembered that the Ram flywheel would not work with the clutch kit I chose due to the spring setup.
Last edited by sperkins; Dec 25, 2007 at 10:00 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,004
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From: Adelaide South Australia
I have an 11" McLeod Street Comp clutch utilising the McLeod self adjusting hydraulic throwout bearing....
Works very well so far behind my 450+ hp 383.
Pedal action is light and positive.
Grip is good, but I haven't given it a hard time at the track yet.
It's rated at 600hp.
McLeod have a range of clutch kits for more serious competition use also.
Works very well so far behind my 450+ hp 383.
Pedal action is light and positive.
Grip is good, but I haven't given it a hard time at the track yet.
It's rated at 600hp.
McLeod have a range of clutch kits for more serious competition use also.
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