1985 Seeking Clutch Advice
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Burning Brakes
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1985 Seeking Clutch Advice
I have a 1985 that I've setup for AutoX. I'm looking for a new clutch, mine has become sort of binary on or off not much in between. I'm running a Richmond 6 Spd trans. Engine has 1.6 rockers, 52 mm throttle body, ported plenum, factory runners.
I'm considering a Centerforce Dual Friction and a Fidanza Aluminum flywheel.
Any other suggestions/comments for an early l98?
Thanks,
Ryan
I'm considering a Centerforce Dual Friction and a Fidanza Aluminum flywheel.
Any other suggestions/comments for an early l98?
Thanks,
Ryan
Last edited by reidry; May 19, 2006 at 11:51 AM.
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From: Alpine California
Comment's not specific to C-4's
I'm not familiar with the Centerforce II, but since nobody else has responded yet, I'll tell you what I my personal experience has been. I'm not real happy with Centerforce right now, I have a dual friction in my Chevy II, and it appears to have suffered a pressure plate failure. That may or may not be Centerforces fault (from a strength point of view), but prion to this I was already unhappy with the high pedal pressure which has resulted in repeated broken or bent clutch cross shafts, and the clutch smoked on a semi rough pavement attempted burnout with close to 400 Hp on tap and a tiny 235/ 60R15 Radial T/A rear tire (although I gotta admit, many people have commented on how well the car hooks with just old school slapper bars and the tiny rear tires). But over all, I just haven't been real happy with them, and will probably go back with a Hay's Street & Strip Clutch.
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Originally Posted by Blownfuel1
I'm not familiar with the Centerforce II, but since nobody else has responded yet, I'll tell you what I my personal experience has been. I'm not real happy with Centerforce right now, I have a dual friction in my Chevy II, and it appears to have suffered a pressure plate failure. That may or may not be Centerforces fault (from a strength point of view), but prion to this I was already unhappy with the high pedal pressure which has resulted in repeated broken or bent clutch cross shafts, and the clutch smoked on a semi rough pavement attempted burnout with close to 400 Hp on tap and a tiny 235/ 60R15 Radial T/A rear tire (although I gotta admit, many people have commented on how well the car hooks with just old school slapper bars and the tiny rear tires). But over all, I just haven't been real happy with them, and will probably go back with a Hay's Street & Strip Clutch.
Yeah ... I've heard mixed reviews on the Centerforce Dual Friction clutches in general.
Still looking for other options ... anyone?
Ryan
