Clutch Recommedation??
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Burning Brakes
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From: LAKE BARRINGTON IL
Clutch Recommedation??
Hi all,
putting a 454 with 550HP in my C3 convert...and was gonna upgrade the clutch to the heavy Duty...any recommendations?
My vette supplier carries SACHS for 427 HD (heavy duty) comes in a kit with new pressure plate...and I get a discount!
what did you guys do for clutch?
opinions?
Thanks,
Ron
putting a 454 with 550HP in my C3 convert...and was gonna upgrade the clutch to the heavy Duty...any recommendations?
My vette supplier carries SACHS for 427 HD (heavy duty) comes in a kit with new pressure plate...and I get a discount!
what did you guys do for clutch?
opinions?
Thanks,
Ron
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Austin TX
Regardless of what you pick, it's worthwhile to have your machine shop (if so equipped) balance both your flywheel and pressure plate. You'll find most are out by as much as 20-60 grams. Even with the correct shouldered bolts there's some slop that can 'move' pressure plate enough to cause some vibration. Your machinist (if competent) will mark your flywheel and PP to be installed to your crank at the 12 o'clock position which will ensure the PP will hang exactly in the position it was balanced in. You'll have to turn your engine by hand to make sure the "7th" hole on the crank flange allows for the 12 o'clock phasing.
Time and money well spent. Good luck!
Time and money well spent. Good luck!
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Taylor Michigan
Any new package....However, L-88`s only use a 10,4 or some call it a 10 1/2 and a lightweight 13 lb flywheel...all available at a Chevy dealer
The standard kits are 11 inch which is probably what you have sold at all parts stores and where you will get the best deal with the exception of the special L-88 parts
The standard kits are 11 inch which is probably what you have sold at all parts stores and where you will get the best deal with the exception of the special L-88 parts
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Hi all,
putting a 454 with 550HP in my C3 convert...and was gonna upgrade the clutch to the heavy Duty...any recommendations?
My vette supplier carries SACHS for 427 HD (heavy duty) comes in a kit with new pressure plate...and I get a discount!
what did you guys do for clutch?
opinions?
Thanks,
Ron
putting a 454 with 550HP in my C3 convert...and was gonna upgrade the clutch to the heavy Duty...any recommendations?
My vette supplier carries SACHS for 427 HD (heavy duty) comes in a kit with new pressure plate...and I get a discount!
what did you guys do for clutch?
opinions?
Thanks,
Ron