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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 12:54 PM
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I'm just finishing up build on small block rebuild, had it done. Motor is bored out 60 and has mild cam with aluminum intake it isn't going on any track just for cruising don't want to go overboard on clutch can anyone offer advice on what I should purchase. Thanks Phil
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I bought a McLeod Super Street Pro clutch kit from Summit Racing a while back for my BB. It came with the disc, pressure plate and throw out bearing. $ 300 with free shipping. Not bad really. You could spend less depending on what you need.
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Originally Posted by PHIL 68
I'm just finishing up build on small block rebuild, had it done. Motor is bored out 60 and has mild cam with aluminum intake it isn't going on any track just for cruising don't want to go overboard on clutch can anyone offer advice on what I should purchase. Thanks Phil

For ordinary street driving an ordinary clutch kit is all you need. About $150-$175 and available from any auto parts store. No sense in buying a brand name with a fancy paint job for double the cost. when its made using the same parts from the same suppliers.

As the new parts are so inexpensive I don't think anyone bothers to rebuild them any more; especially with China making most everything now days. I bought a new AC Delco wiper relay 2 weeks ago and it came in a small box marked "Made In China" which was in a slightly larger box marked "AC Delco".
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Here's a good read on clutches- By Lars-

He recommends the McLeod Street Pro- and explains why


https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...and-specs.html
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 04:50 PM
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sachs has one of the best single disk that can take on big power and my 120 pound wife can drive it.

I have the 11 inch model with a 11.5 pound 168 tooth aluminum
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Originally Posted by toobroketoretire
For ordinary street driving an ordinary clutch kit is all you need. About $150-$175 and available from any auto parts store. No sense in buying a brand name with a fancy paint job for double the cost. when its made using the same parts from the same suppliers.

As the new parts are so inexpensive I don't think anyone bothers to rebuild them any more; especially with China making most everything now days. I bought a new AC Delco wiper relay 2 weeks ago and it came in a small box marked "Made In China" which was in a slightly larger box marked "AC Delco".
Sometimes, you actually come up with some useful advice and often, you're wrong, wrong, wrong.

"No sense in buying a brand name with a fancy paint job for double the cost. when its made using the same parts from the same suppliers."


Factory Replacement Clutch:





Mcleod Clutch:








It's more than just 'paint', the 'same parts' and a 'fancy name'. These are designed for hard, extended use and abuse and will outlast a factory clutch by a good measure.
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Hey guys thanks for the input. Phil
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i'm also using the McLeod Super Street Pro behind my 496. Love it.
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