Sachs Clutch?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Palmdale CA
While not a BB, I've had a Sachs clutch in mine for about a year and a half. It's been to the dragstrip, has done a lot of burnouts and hard launches and it's now on the workbench, because the engine got pulled and it's still got some life left to it.
I was happy with how it worked and with a stock engine, I think that it will do fine, good pedal feel, good grab, but if you are running or planning to run a modified engine or really flog your C3 hard, then I'd recommend going with a street/strip or race clutch from McLeod or Centerforce (for $348, I'm going with the Centerforce II for my '74).
I was happy with how it worked and with a stock engine, I think that it will do fine, good pedal feel, good grab, but if you are running or planning to run a modified engine or really flog your C3 hard, then I'd recommend going with a street/strip or race clutch from McLeod or Centerforce (for $348, I'm going with the Centerforce II for my '74).
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2006
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From: Centerville Louisiana
It was short lived Throwout Bearing started making noise out it came. I ordered a Hays just the way it was riveted looked like crap. I read a article on Spec brand and it got me second guessing my choice. Do your own research there are plenty out there.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2012
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The Hayes set-up I had before it threw of a couple of heavy washers off the pressure plate. The second one went half way through the bell housing. So, no more Hayes and a Lakewood now.
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Reno Nevada
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified
I have the sachs 11 inch. You have to have the 11 inch 168 tooth flywheel and matching starter motor.
As to a bell housing. I don't have a clue on stock stuff because I use blow proof bell housings
As to a bell housing. I don't have a clue on stock stuff because I use blow proof bell housings
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: LAKE BARRINGTON IL
gkull....yes...have the 168 and matching starter...i think the bellhousings are the same...but maybe the inspection plate is different....
anyone know about the inspection plate (engine side of bellhousing)?
R
anyone know about the inspection plate (engine side of bellhousing)?
R
Burning Brakes
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Le Mans Master
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
Sachs are more than up to the task. 
As for factory type bells, the xxx403 (anybody need one?) fits with the 10.4"/153 tooth, while the xxx621 fits with the 11"/168 tooth setup. That said, if you're application includes high-perf/HD abuse, get a genuine SFI certified clutch setup and scattershield w/engine plate, and pick somewhere else to save a few bucks. Seriously.
And, FWIW, if your personal driving preferences happen to put you nearer to the AX/RR corner of the performance envelope, I highly suggest no more than a 15-20# flywheel. IMHO the reward for learning how to drive more proficiently with a lighter flywheel is well worth the extra effort. My $.02
As for factory type bells, the xxx403 (anybody need one?) fits with the 10.4"/153 tooth, while the xxx621 fits with the 11"/168 tooth setup. That said, if you're application includes high-perf/HD abuse, get a genuine SFI certified clutch setup and scattershield w/engine plate, and pick somewhere else to save a few bucks. Seriously.
And, FWIW, if your personal driving preferences happen to put you nearer to the AX/RR corner of the performance envelope, I highly suggest no more than a 15-20# flywheel. IMHO the reward for learning how to drive more proficiently with a lighter flywheel is well worth the extra effort. My $.02