clutches

[Salvatore]

best all around clutch for a 69 Z/28. Needs to be easy to push. What makes do you guys suggest?

[WILMASBOYL78]

Why bother now..your &quot;clutch&quot; has been slipping for years <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

Happy Labor Day...wilma

[Salvatore]

not slipping just started to vibrate in first and second at higher RPM's. Would not go into second at a 6,000 rpm shift. I guess it is time for a new clutch set-up.

[WILMASBOYL78]

I wasn't talking about the clutch in the car <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

[VintageMusclecar]

Pretty happy with the Ram PowerGrip in my Chevelle.

[Fast67VelleN2O]

I have a center force dual friction in my Chevelle. I like it and it has a soft pedal.

[MosportGreen66]

I have a Centerforce in the Z and its a blast

[Big Block Bill]

I have used LUK clutch kits in numerous applications over the past 20 years with out any problems at all. They make a great clutch package, are in-expensive, have nice soft pedal like stock, with no chatter. You just have to make sure the flywheel is machined or checked for flatness &amp; being true prior to installation.

Bill

[earntaz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WILMASBOYL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why bother now..your &quot;clutch&quot; has been slipping for years <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

Happy Labor Day...wilma</div></div>

That's why old farts like me run automatics now! LOL

[Salvatore]

LUK Clutches won't come apart if you rev em up a few times a year? I heard they were easy to to use.

[Big Block Bill]

I had a LUK clutch in my LS-7 Big Block Crate Motor 1967 Chevelle (Member's rides April 2004?) and it stayed together quite fine. It was about 550 / 600 Horse Power with the Roller Cam &amp; Aluminum heads. And I was not very nice to it at all! I was always surprised the M-21 stayed together after all those burn outs. The clutch never failed.

Bill

[69 Post Sedan]

Sammy....I'm running a Hays Street Strip clutch. It works great for what I'm doing but a little heavy on the foot. I wouldn't recommend it if you want a lighter clutch. I've heard quite a few complaints about Centerforce chattering but I don't know personally.

Good luck, Kurt

[69 Post Sedan]

It was great talking to you this morning Sam....as always. Between you and Benny, I always seem to learn something when I get done with a conversation with either of you. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif

Let us know how the new set up works.

Kurt <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[markjohnson]

Ram Powergrip HD here. I've heard good things for many, many years about Ram clutches and put one in the Biscayne.

[Salvatore]

Thanks for the suggestions guys!

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markjohnson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ram Powergrip HD here. I've heard good things for many, many years about Ram clutches and put one in the Biscayne. </div></div>

That Ram clutch got a workout at SCR, it even shook the sand out of that frame <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

Dan

[Billohio]

I have a center force dual friction behind the 600 HP hemi in my GTX. Pushes easy. Its is like its on or off and takes some getting used to but works good. Got one for the z but not driven it

[Norwood]

I have had good luck with LUK

[Salvatore]

Bought a Hays street set-up. The kit had a bad pressure plate and needed to be returned. Because my car was on the trans shop's lift, I had to do something fast and bought a LUK set up which seem to be readly available. No more Speed Shops around where you have a choice and can just go buy this stuff anymore. I heard good things from some members here about LUK and also from Mike Cody who owns the trans repair shop. So far it seems real smooth with no chatter or vibrations. Pedal pressure is good too. Don't run slicks or do any real drag racing with it so it should be fine.

[Steve Shauger]

Hi Sammy, I bought a Ram muscle car series clutch for my Z, and it had a defective pressure plate as well. It took many calls and months to get RAM to replace it (the found root cause was a missed machining operation)but finally they sent a replacement. I went with a LUK clutch and it works fine in my Z with over 400hp. Very inexpensive but operates fine with 6500 rpm shifts.

[Salvatore]

Good to know Steve and thanks. Really is smooth. Better than I thought it would be.

[novadude]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bought a Hays street set-up. The kit had a bad pressure plate and needed to be returned. Because my car was on the trans shop's lift, I had to do something fast and bought a LUK set up which seem to be readly available. No more Speed Shops around where you have a choice and can just go buy this stuff anymore. I heard good things from some members here about LUK and also from Mike Cody who owns the trans repair shop. So far it seems real smooth with no chatter or vibrations. Pedal pressure is good too. Don't run slicks or do any real drag racing with it so it should be fine. </div></div>

What was &quot;bad&quot; about the Hays Street Clutch pressure plate? I have one and I've been chasing a vibration - that's why I'm asking.

[Salvatore]

It only allowed some of the fingers to be depressed. Could not disengage the clutch all the way. I had a vibration in the old set-up. The disc was going bad and finally wiped some of the material from the rivots.

[WILMASBOYL78]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Good to know Steve and thanks. Really is smooth. Better than I thought it would be. </div></div>

In this case the clutch is much smoother than the operator <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Salvatore]

watch yourself son. I bet I can still teach you a few driving tricks Mr. Zipper bag! HA!

[GaryC]

I bought this one to use when I install my 302 back in. Still need to get the flywheel resurfaced yet then I'll be ready. I had asked about the Brute Power on a few websites and never got a bad or not bad review. One thing though, the kit has the magnetized bushing and those aren't good to use. I need to get the good one but not sure who carries them.


BRUTE POWER / PERFECTION CLUTCH Part # 90104
Raised Diaphragm; 10.4x10Tx1 1/8; Raised Diaphragm Style Cover

[Salvatore]

all those clutches out there are pretty good it seems. Sometimes you get a bad one like in anything else. I took a Hays out that lasted me 12 years. I like easy pedals.

[novadude]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GaryC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I bought this one to use when I install my 302 back in. Still need to get the flywheel resurfaced yet then I'll be ready. I had asked about the Brute Power on a few websites and never got a bad or not bad review. One thing though, the kit has the magnetized bushing and those aren't good to use. I need to get the good one but not sure who carries them.


BRUTE POWER / PERFECTION CLUTCH Part # 90104
Raised Diaphragm; 10.4x10Tx1 1/8; Raised Diaphragm Style Cover </div></div>

Autogear makes a nice pilot bushing that is &quot;the good one&quot;.

http://autogear.net/WhatsNew1.html

[Lynn]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">all those clutches out there are pretty good it seems. Sometimes you get a bad one like in anything else. I took a Hays out that lasted me 12 years. I like easy pedals. </div></div>

I knew a stripper named Easy Pedals. Had a cousin named Peach Brandy.


Back to clutches. Sachs are really good for daily drivers. Great quality control.

[GaryC]

Easy Pedals.... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/whistle.gif

[GaryC]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: novadude</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GaryC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I bought this one to use when I install my 302 back in. Still need to get the flywheel resurfaced yet then I'll be ready. I had asked about the Brute Power on a few websites and never got a bad or not bad review. One thing though, the kit has the magnetized bushing and those aren't good to use. I need to get the good one but not sure who carries them.


BRUTE POWER / PERFECTION CLUTCH Part # 90104
Raised Diaphragm; 10.4x10Tx1 1/8; Raised Diaphragm Style Cover </div></div>

Autogear makes a nice pilot bushing that is &quot;the good one&quot;.

http://autogear.net/WhatsNew1.html </div></div>


Thanks for the AGE tip. I'll give them a call next week.