Clutch Question
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Moon Twp. PA USA
Clutch Question
New 383 Build
I am accumulating parts for my new 383 to go into my 3300# (3450# with driver) 'vette. DD says 385 hp 435 # torque. Using a ST-10 4 speed and have a clutch question. Car wil be 99% street driven, has a 3.36 rear, and 27.2" tires. On very rare occasions I would probably launch @ about 2000 rpm.
I am looking at Centerforce clutches, both Centerforce 2 and dual friction. What would be a better choice, or is there some other brand I should look at?
BTW, what does a stock 350 flywheel weigh?
Thanks,
I am accumulating parts for my new 383 to go into my 3300# (3450# with driver) 'vette. DD says 385 hp 435 # torque. Using a ST-10 4 speed and have a clutch question. Car wil be 99% street driven, has a 3.36 rear, and 27.2" tires. On very rare occasions I would probably launch @ about 2000 rpm.
I am looking at Centerforce clutches, both Centerforce 2 and dual friction. What would be a better choice, or is there some other brand I should look at?
BTW, what does a stock 350 flywheel weigh?
Thanks,
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Little Rock AR
Either one is fine. The DF setup comes only as a complete set while the Centerforce 2 parts come individualy so you could service it later as needed. On a low torque engine you might be better off with the Centerforce 2 but with the 383 you can go either way.
If it were my car, I would buy the Centerforce 2 for that application.
I think the stock flywheel is like 30-35 LBS.
-Mark.
If it were my car, I would buy the Centerforce 2 for that application.
I think the stock flywheel is like 30-35 LBS.
-Mark.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Forked River NJ
I am using the Centerforce 2 on my setup. It has taken all the abuse I can throw at it. Plenty of drag strip launches and plenty of abuse. I have around 420 HP on my setup and after 6K miles it is still holding up fine. The DF is a good setup also but a little more $$$.
