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Old Jun 13, 2015 | 11:10 PM
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well after my outing at the track last weekend I thought my clutch might be slipping from the smell but was unsure because I was stuff up! took the vette out tonight got on the free way got on it pretty good speed shifted third and she is slipping pretty good so I need a new clutch and looking for recommendations for a clutch that can handle nearly 600hp!!
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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 09:15 AM
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A Centerforce Dual Friction clutch is an excellent choice for handling alot of horsepower. I put a high horsepower 383 stroker in my 61 and the clutch would not handle it. I put a CF DF in and it handles it with ease.
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I know that some have issues with the Centreforce DF but I have run them in 2 different 383 strokers with no issues and would buy a 3rd if ever needed.
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Originally Posted by mvette76
well after my outing at the track last weekend I thought my clutch might be slipping from the smell but was unsure because I was stuff up! took the vette out tonight got on the free way got on it pretty good speed shifted third and she is slipping pretty good so I need a new clutch and looking for recommendations for a clutch that can handle nearly 600hp!!
I've seen a lot of positive comments on the McLeod RST twin disc the last few years, so I've now got one hanging out front of the SS700. Effortless action, handles my 503 ft/lbs just fine.
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I've seen a lot of positive comments on the McLeod RST twin disc the last few years, so I've now got one hanging out front of the SS700. Effortless action, handles my 503 ft/lbs just fine.
I have one too behind a ZZ427. Light pedal no grabiness good for 800hp.
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