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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 10:16 AM
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Posted this in C2 section as well. But it seems there is more performance traffic up in the C3 section.
Anyone have a personal preference on Clutch Mfg?
Need to drop a clutch in a customers 67 w a ZZ4/ M20.
Car is street driven ,but He likes to get on it often.
I dont want anymore pedal effort just higher holding power.
I've put a few centerforce's in a few different cars, gone thru a Hays and a Zoom in my 455 powered Olds(Heavier car with more torque).
Looking to see what other have had experience with
Good or bad all input welcome
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 10:25 AM
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A Centerforce dual friction should be all he ever needs with that engine and 6" wheels.
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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I love my McLeods SuperStreet clutch. It is an upgrade over stock, clutch effort only slightly more than stock. You migh need the next step up from there.
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I like Centerforce dual friction clutches for performance applications and LUK for more stock applications.
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Originally Posted by jcloving
I love my McLeods SuperStreet clutch. It is an upgrade over stock, clutch effort only slightly more than stock. You migh need the next step up from there.
Mcleod SuperStreet pro in my car and it feels very close to stock
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Be sure to have a look at Spec. They don't make it till You order it and then its all machined out of Billet, generaly the next next day. Keisler sells a ton of them.
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Centerforce II or Dual Friction. Same pressure plate either way and has a very smooth feel and close to oem pressure at the pedal.
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I use one of the higher HP clutches and it is easier than my Ford 4X4.

I would rather spend money to put in something nice than redo it in few years. It was still in perfect shape when I broke my 427 crank shaft and still running fine now years later with even more power

Oh it is the CF DFX with a 22 pound billet steel SFI flywheel
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Thanks Guys.
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