Solid hub clutch opinions
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Pro
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From: Tampa / Ft. Myers FL
Solid hub clutch opinions
Anyone running a solid hub clutch? I have one, (not installed yet). I'm going to be running a 383 with 451HP and 466TQ at the F/W, TKO 600, and a hydraulic clutch (it's a '69). I want to autocross and maybe road race some, but the car will probably be 90% plus street. I'm just looking for some experienced opinions before i bolt it all back together.
Thanks
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Drifting
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From: Westerly RI
Anyone running a solid hub clutch? I have one, (not installed yet). I'm going to be running a 383 with 451HP and 466TQ at the F/W, TKO 600, and a hydraulic clutch (it's a '69). I want to autocross and maybe road race some, but the car will probably be 90% plus street. I'm just looking for some experienced opinions before i bolt it all back together.
Thanks
Thanks
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From: Tampa / Ft. Myers FL
Nope, since this is more a clutch performance specific v/s year specific question I thought I might tap into some experience in the C4 section also. I figured you guys wrenched on your cars a little more than the C-5/6 guys... Or are all C4s automatics??? 
(I did ask in the C3 section too)
(I did ask in the C3 section too)
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From: Dale City VA
If you had a dual mass dampened FW like the C4 Corvette's have, I'd say you'll never know the difference.... However with a solid single mass FW, an unsprung clutch disk is not something you'll want to drive around in a real street car. They chatter pretty bad when you try and slip them.
There are plenty of sprung hub clutches that will stand up to the kind of power your making. I'd recommend you talk to the tech support at SPEC or Mcloed. They will be able to hook you right up.
Will
There are plenty of sprung hub clutches that will stand up to the kind of power your making. I'd recommend you talk to the tech support at SPEC or Mcloed. They will be able to hook you right up.
Will
Drifting
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From: Westerly RI
If you had a dual mass dampened FW like the C4 Corvette's have, I'd say you'll never know the difference.... However with a solid single mass FW, an unsprung clutch disk is not something you'll want to drive around in a real street car. They chatter pretty bad when you try and slip them.
There are plenty of sprung hub clutches that will stand up to the kind of power your making. I'd recommend you talk to the tech support at SPEC or Mcloed. They will be able to hook you right up.
Will
There are plenty of sprung hub clutches that will stand up to the kind of power your making. I'd recommend you talk to the tech support at SPEC or Mcloed. They will be able to hook you right up.
Will
For day-to-day driving, you might regret a solid disk.
Melting Slicks
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From: folsom california
try any of the Ram 6000 series metallic clutch discs...don't be put off by the "expect some chatter" disclaimer I've run a whole series of them in car and truck applications without any problem and they lock up tight ...and the hotter they get, the tighter they lock up. loved 'em.
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Anyone running a solid hub clutch? I have one, (not installed yet). I'm going to be running a 383 with 451HP and 466TQ at the F/W, TKO 600, and a hydraulic clutch (it's a '69). I want to autocross and maybe road race some, but the car will probably be 90% plus street. I'm just looking for some experienced opinions before i bolt it all back together.
Thanks
Thanks
You can use a solid hub on the street if you want, but engagement may be very brutal at times.........
Breaking the rear tires loose- spinning madly when you are not trying too.
If that does not bother you, try it.
Brian
Burning Brakes
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From: Austin TX
I'm running the Mcleod street twin disk clutch in my 85. Both disks are solid hubs. Street manners are good. Sometimes a little chatter if I apply too much clutch and not enough power, but overall it engages smoothly in around town driving. I've been happy with it and have 8k miles on it. I'm running a big cubic inch small block with 455 rwtq and the Richmond gear ROD 6 speed.
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In my opinion, a sprung disk with an organic stock style compound will be better on the street. Unless you are over 500 hp this will hold the power and still give you good street manners. You can buy the clutch disks separate so it would not cost to much to go with a more streetable disk. There is nothing worse than a clutch that is grabby or chatters.
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Come to find out the lightweight flywheel I picked up with the clutch won't clear a sprung hub, so unless I want to replace the F/W too... No removable crossmember so changing out later will be a bit of a hassle with the TKO. hmmmmm
