clutch slipping, what are you running?

[chillininnh 21]

Well the clutch I installed in the car is NOT up to the task and I have to replace it. While I'm at it I'm also going to install a blowproof bellhousing as well. I'm looking at a RAM 98794HDT clutch and a Quicktime 6065 bell. Should I plan on resurfacing the flywheel? I hate not having everything I need before getting started, what else do I need? Offset dowels, flywheel bolts,

pressure plate bolts? What else am I forgetting? Opinions on this and my choice of components are sincerely welcome, thanks folks! Stats are in my signature, engine is good for 500+ at the crank, 157 tooth flywheel, 10.5" clutch, zero balance, clutch cable.

Edited August 29, 2012 by chillininnh

[MAD IN NC 21]

Don't forget pilot and throw out bearing... The spline count will dictate your choices I found out for a clutch

 

I run a Lakewood bell housing. When I put the RS600 in ended up going with Centerforce DFX clutch and PP. No issues at all! Great feeling as I also run cable

 

Had Zoom clutch - Chinese junk.....

[wtfwsat 10]

Off topic but what cable clutch setup are you guys running?

[stangme428 33]

and what clutch did not hold up... if you care to mention...:w00t: some reason i thought you were running a hyd throw out setup...

[sportsroof69 13]

I ran a Centerforce DF with great luck. It put up with a lot of abuse on slicks, and had a great pedal feel on the street.

[1969 Mach1 14]

Just a thought. Even though an OEM replacement clutch won't work for your situation, but with that kind of HP have you also considered using a 164 tooth flywheel and 11" dia. clutch. Some people are not aware, but the 164 tooth flywheel with 11" dia. clutch was standard size on 351w engines. The 157 tooth flywheel and 10.5" dia. clutch was standard size on 289-302 engines.

[LoneWolf2U 136]

I am running everything they tell me won't work. :clown:

 

A Hawks alum racing flywheel with a McCloud 11in kevlar clutch and 3 finger pp.

Covered by a Lakewood bell and stock clutch linkage setup.

Works great and no slippage or chatter and it allows the C to spin the rpms up with ease.

 

If your changing everything anyway, I would suggest going to the 11in over the 10.5 clutch.

[Crazyhorse 21]

In the bronco I have an 11" Centerforce Dual Friction. Never have been able to slip it, motor makes 400ish horse and 450ish Ft lbs with BIG tires (lots of rotating inertia to get moving). I've been impressed with it a lot.