Clutch kit recommendation
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Instructor
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Clutch kit recommendation
Hi all. Going to be installing a new clutch kit and flywheel on my '69 350/350 since my M-20 is coming out for repair in a couple of weeks. Just need something stock or a step up since I rarely drive the car hard. If you've recently installed a new clutch kit on a C3 small block I'd appreciate your feedback on what you found to work best. Given supply chain issues, I may not be able to get the specific kit I'm interested in in time (McLeod 75124 Street Pro) but perhaps there are comparable options? What sold me on the Street Pro was this article by Lars back in 2015: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...vel-range.html
Thank in advance.
Thank in advance.
Le Mans Master
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Mcleod here..note buy a real bushing though non magnetic..
i read the same lars article.
solvent clean until rag is clean on flywheel and pressure plate..
5000 problem free miles since.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...se-79-l82.html
i read the same lars article.
solvent clean until rag is clean on flywheel and pressure plate..
5000 problem free miles since.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...se-79-l82.html
Burning Brakes
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This is what I put in mine after last years rebuild. I don't know what to say about it other than it works fine. - https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/60088/10002/-1
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I put in a RAM clutch kit a couple years ago. Had good reviews. Been working great. Lighter pedal than factory.
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Instructor
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From: Denver CO
Mcleod here..note buy a real bushing though non magnetic..
i read the same lars article.
solvent clean until rag is clean on flywheel and pressure plate..
5000 problem free miles since.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...se-79-l82.html
i read the same lars article.
solvent clean until rag is clean on flywheel and pressure plate..
5000 problem free miles since.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...se-79-l82.html
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The bushings used to all be sintered bronze "oilite" material, non-magnetic. Those type bushings are much more difficult to find now. Some people claim the current bronze ones you can get now are the same as what we used to get but I remember differently. Whatever.
The more common today (magnetic) ones can be hard on the input shaft.
I like LUK clutch kits best for stock performance vehicles. They are smooth and break in easily. My '69 Z/28 has one and I really like it for that car.
I have a McLeod Street Pro in my Corvette with a 383 and 5 speed. The break in takes a long time but it works well for a high torque application.
The more common today (magnetic) ones can be hard on the input shaft.
I like LUK clutch kits best for stock performance vehicles. They are smooth and break in easily. My '69 Z/28 has one and I really like it for that car.
I have a McLeod Street Pro in my Corvette with a 383 and 5 speed. The break in takes a long time but it works well for a high torque application.
Instructor
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From: Virginia
The bushings used to all be sintered bronze "oilite" material, non-magnetic. Those type bushings are much more difficult to find now. Some people claim the current bronze ones you can get now are the same as what we used to get but I remember differently. Whatever.
The more common today (magnetic) ones can be hard on the input shaft.
I like LUK clutch kits best for stock performance vehicles. They are smooth and break in easily. My '69 Z/28 has one and I really like it for that car.
I have a McLeod Street Pro in my Corvette with a 383 and 5 speed. The break in takes a long time but it works well for a high torque application.
The more common today (magnetic) ones can be hard on the input shaft.
I like LUK clutch kits best for stock performance vehicles. They are smooth and break in easily. My '69 Z/28 has one and I really like it for that car.
I have a McLeod Street Pro in my Corvette with a 383 and 5 speed. The break in takes a long time but it works well for a high torque application.
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Melting Slicks
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When Ernie at Willcox was on the Forum he advised me to go with LUK fly wheel/clutch, so did the large Corvette Service Shop that installed it for me. Make sure you know how many teeth there are on the old flywheel before you order, ask me how I know! I bought mine from Summit, they had the best price.
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When Ernie at Willcox was on the Forum he advised me to go with LUK fly wheel/clutch, so did the large Corvette Service Shop that installed it for me. Make sure you know how many teeth there are on the old flywheel before you order, ask me how I know! I bought mine from Summit, they had the best price.
Melting Slicks
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According to Ernie that is what they used at their repair shop, also LUK is what Buy-A-Vette uses on the cars they have for sale. They are one of the largest Corvette used car dealers, and because they include a warranty on every car, it would make since that any replacement parts installed would be top notch.
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