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Clutch selection, street /strip---ideas?
#1509837
09/30/13 07:28 AM
09/30/13 07:28 AM
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Truckville, the capital of NY
85_Ram_4speed
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I have been doing some searching, but just curious what the opinions are here. I have a '85 D150 with a big block and 4-speed in it. I need something that will hold the torque well, but will be street friendly---I know, its a big balance act. I just fried the unknown clutch combo in the truck the first time with this vehicle at the track. I got one really crappy run and then fried the clutch in the burnout box on the second run.
I had good luck in the past on another vehicle with the Centerforce D/F setup, but boy is it rough when you want to go flat out and power shift the thing. Thinking about just the CenterForce DF pressure plate and maybe a disk with less holding power to try and comprimise--but I think that is what the CF stage II clutch is. Or just suck it up and get some big static pressure B&B pressure plate and a organic disk---like an old school set up.
A $600+ setup is really out of the question at this point, so I need to be as budget friendly as possible.
What are your thoughts?
Outcast Dodge guy.
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Re: Clutch selection, street /strip---ideas?
[Re: 85_Ram_4speed]
#1509838
09/30/13 08:07 AM
09/30/13 08:07 AM
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You might want to try posting in the Q&A forum as well, most guys on hear race autos. I can relate to the clutch issues, just changed one in my GT Mustang. Due to not running sticky tires, for me the choice was a bit easier. I went with a Mcleod that had about 40 percent more holding power, which matched with the blower I run.
8..603 156 mph best, 2905 lbs 549, indy 572-13, alky
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Re: Clutch selection, street /strip---ideas?
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#1509840
09/30/13 09:05 AM
09/30/13 09:05 AM
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Niles , Ohio
therocks
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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I run a Center Force.Been in for a long time and still acts like new.My 440 pushes over 500 HP and it hooks good.Plus a light pedal.I used to run McCleod Borg & Beck and it hooked but had a heavy pedal.Rocky
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Re: Clutch selection, street /strip---ideas?
[Re: therocks]
#1509841
09/30/13 08:14 PM
09/30/13 08:14 PM
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Truckville, the capital of NY
85_Ram_4speed
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Thanks for the input. It seems I am on the right train of thought. I will try the Q&A section with it too, I know stick shift guys are a rarer breed and a pure race setup is alot different and while workable on the street, you have to deal with the it being that way.
Outcast Dodge guy.
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