clutch/clutch plate 1969 Z28/

[BlakeP69Z28]

Sorry if i asked this group this question before, but i am in the process of redoing my 69/Z28/RS and I have had the M22 redone, the engine is a stock Jan 14, 1969 302 so no increase in horse power and torque above the 290hp/350-400hp or whatever it is rated at from the factory?

I am looking for a clutch set up the whole setup set to put back in and would like one that would be the best possible for this car particularly as it relates to be as close to original any suggestions would be appreciated? Just a FYI my goal is to bring the car back to the original specs as possible including how the clutch feels and performs as the one that came with the car? maybe i can still buy the original clutch and plate and other parts from GM?

Jerry Macneisb indicated on his "My Garage" web site that there was a Hayes clutch setup that matched the original set up well or it worked well with the car. i asked but never got a model number, he is a busy guy.

Does anyone have any other thoughts on what out there may be good?

again looking for clutch plate, disc and throwout bearing, the whole shooting match, i also need an original flywheel for my car since the one i have is from a 65 chevelle or something and i would like to get one in the car that is date correct while it is apart, any idea if the motor is 1/14/69 what the date of the flywheel may be? within a month of the engine build date?


any guidance would be much appreciated

blake

Cortez Silver, black strips and all numbers matching

[Lynn]

I understand the nut and bolt resto stuff. I have painstakingly made sure my car is all GM and as original as possible.
But.... I would not go looking for original GM stuff for a clutch. I used many, many Sachs clutches in our Bimmers over the years, with zero failure or clutch chatter. So, I put the SACHS K167510 in my car. No one can see or tell what clutch you have in there. It is available from RockAuto for $84.79. I have abused mine pretty well. Drove the car today, and it is still smooth on the uptake with no chatter, and no slip (even when I had the big tires out back).

[Salvatore]

call Mike at LUK Clutches. 330-558-5246. Put one in my 69 Z/28 and love it. Mike is easy to talk to also.
LUK Clutch kit # 04-021

[Lynn]

Another great choice.

[miket1]

I recently bought an new AC Delco replacement for mine, perfect fit, etc.

[Salvatore]

Lynn and Mike 2 more very good choices. I used to think I had a to have a killer blow proof clutch to do anything above 6 grand but not so. I want an easy pedal cause I am weak and lazy!

[Zman1969]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lynn and Mike 2 more very good choices. I used to think I had a to have a killer blow proof clutch to do anything above 6 grand but not so. I want an easy pedal cause I am weak and lazy!
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I agree with a lighter pedal! you dont need a killer clutch on a 302 a stiffer pressure plate is hard on linkages! I've had arms seperate from the bellcrank and forks break -nothing fun to replace or repair. Recently while going through some old parts I found the bellcrank that had triangle gussets welded in for reinforcement <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif brought back memeories

[hiperf406]

I just recently replaced the clutch in my 68 Z28 &amp; I used a McLeod cutch. It seems a IittIe hard to push in, not real hard but pretty stiff.

[novadude]

I'm running a 10.5&quot; centerforce II in my Chevy II. No slip dead hooking at a 3500 rpm launch (12 second car), really light pedal, and super smooth engagement.

According to Centerforce, some cheap stock replacement pressure plates do not use nodular iron pressure rings (just cast iron). I would not want an $80 clutch behind a high revving 302 with a stock bellhousing.

Likewise, forget about a stock flywheel and go for a RAM billet wheel. No one can see it once it is installed.

[sixt9rsx33]

I have had several LUK clutch kits with mostly good luck. However, the last setup I bought for my Gold 69 Z had bad pressure plate springs in the PP. I replaced with a Centerforce clutch kit. The kit has a great easy pedal, zero chatter, nice grip etc. I am sure all the above suggestions will work fine with your application. My bad luck with one LUK kit was a fluke IMO.

[Billohio]

I have a centerforce in my Z and behind the hemi. works nice

[TDW]

I have the Centerforce behind my 500 HP Hemi, 500 HP 427, and 450 HP 427. Never any problems, and I do hammer all three of them. Some nasty hole shots too! Easy on the left foot too.

[69 Post Sedan]

Hays Street Strip.....a little heavier on the foot then stock but never slips and doesn't chatter like other manufacturers. Do your research on clutch chatter......trust me.

Kurt <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Salvatore]

I remember running L88 discs and pressure plates back in the early 70's.Bought all that stuff from GM with never an issue. Easy pedal and hooked up 9&quot; tires back then.
Does GM sell a set up like that now over the counter?

[miket1]

The old AC Delco clutch I removed from my 69Z was shot, when I got it out to look at it I was amazed it would still move the car, it may have been the original who knows, 1/3 of the clutch disc pads were totally gone and missing, but it still worked great,I laid down 100 ft. burnouts many times .

[69 Post Sedan]

On a side note....my wife drives the Chevelle occasionally with no issues as fas as the heavier clutch pedal pressure.....and she's only 5'2&quot;.

Kurt

[Salvatore]

BUT, she packs a wallop! I heard she would put that car solidly in the 11's after a couple passes in it. Look out for the &quot;Wisconsin Wives&quot; they are going to dial you guys in.

[69 Post Sedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">BUT, she packs a wallop! I heard she would put that car solidly in the 11's after a couple passes in it. Look out for the &quot;Wisconsin Wives&quot; they are going to dial you guys in. </div></div>

LOL Sammy......