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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 02:46 PM
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OK guy's it's time to purchase a new clutch for my 68 here's the story.

I've got a new 383 and a viper t56 6 speed I'd like some opinions on clutches all input is welcome and appreciated.

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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 03:33 PM
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Centerforce Dual Friction - easy pedal effort and has a design that increases clamping force as RPM increases.
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 03:48 PM
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Whichever you buy, purchase a complete kit, clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing. I bought mine from Mcleod.
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 10:54 PM
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McLeod here. Easy pedal pressure and holds up well to drag sessions.
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I run the Centerforce II pressure plate (for a 67 L88 10.5 diameter clutch) and the McLeod Kevlar sprung disc assembly. The set-up has been in my car for 6 years now with 3000RPM drag launches (with sticky slicks!) and numerous autocrosses. The Center Force disc did not hold up well for me and you have to stay on top of your linkage free-play as the disc is breaking in or it will fail within 2-5K miles (I have over 10K miles on mine right now.)
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