Ive got the CenterForce flywheel in the mail, and a balance plate to make it work with my 383, but now im down to what clutch i need to stick to it. Im using a T56 out of a 94 firebird, but havent gotten the hydraulic set up yet. The engine was making about 425 on the engine dyno, and is going to be getting another 150-200 shot on top of that, so i need a pretty stout clutch to hold it all. Also would like a clutch that can hold up to atleast 30,000 miles, so that i can save some money between changes, as this will be my summer curiser that gets punished selveral times a week .

12 bolt in the works to round out the drivetrain, so no worries there

Try a SPEC Stage III. You may have to deal with some reduced longevity on a hgih performance clutch, especially used on a nitrous car. Freinds of mine that drag racde regularly while the track is open go through a disc a year, and all those miles are in 1/4 mile increments.

Ive herd some bad things about the spec 3 on LS1 tech, and a few of my buddies with LS1s had gone with them, all failed within about 3,000mi. They are now looking at the LS7 clutch set up, only runs about $450-550 for all the parts, and it should hold up pretty good to anything less then 550rwhp, and last.

I was looking at the centerforce DFX set up.

Anyone know of any good LT1 sites, guess i should check out Camaroz28.com

The Spec 3+ does look good on paper though, 800ftlbs tq handling, and streetable, with better wear then the spec 3.

They most likely did not observe the proper breakin procedure. I've heard of problems like that with SPEC units. Typically SPEC has replaced these clutches for free the first time.

yea im also wondering what would be good, im using the stock lt1 setup and it feels like its slipping,.....bleh

Anyone know off hand if Mcleod could make a street twin flywheel that would work on a internally balanced pre 86 SBC? From the sounds of it those hold, but you need to have a thinner flywheel, and it needs to be properly set up, two things that i cant make or do myself.

No one else has experience in what clutches can hold this little bit of power?

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We seem to be going down the same road.

I'm planning on using the Weir belhousing and throwout bearing assembly on my car. I have the 2 piece rear main engine as well. It isn't going to be cheap, but at least it should work well.

http://www.weirhotrodproducts.com/


I've pretty much decided on Mcleod parts for the clutch.

Mcleod flywheel : 460300-2C

Pressure plate : pn 360820

Clutch disc (1-1/8 x 26 spline) : pn 261871

Tilton master cylinder: pn TIL74-1000U

The key to this setup, from what I've been told by others using this bellhousing/TB combo, is the Tilton 1" master cylinder. This should result in a smooth shifting, durable combination. The only fabrication I see being needed is mounting the master cylinder, which shouldn't be too difficult at all. I'm planning on getting the money saved by Feb/March, and I plan on taking photos and documenting the installation in the hopes it can help someone else out. Good luck.

Try their website:
http://mcleodind.com/cgi-bin/fccgi.e...ostname=MCLEOD

or give them a call.

How much are they charging you on the bellhousing? I wasnt able to find a price on their site, and i havent sent an email yet, sense im at work.