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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 06:25 PM
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Need a clutch that will handle 400ish hp

Just put some drag radials on and my stock clutch can't hang. The clutch kit was just installed about 3 or 4 months ago, so I don't even know if I should be shopping for an entire kit or just the clutch itself.

Any suggestions would be great!
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 07:37 PM
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Re: Need a clutch that will handle 400ish hp

ram sells a good clutch set up or borg n beck has a good one as well
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 12:50 AM
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Re: Need a clutch that will handle 400ish hp

Centerforce has stood up to some pretty good abuse from me.
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 09:51 PM
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Re: Need a clutch that will handle 400ish hp

http://www.dialaclutch.com/performanceclutch2.htm
first read that.......then make a more informed decision...

The LuK Pro Gold is a very good unit.
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Old Apr 21, 2014 | 07:40 AM
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Re: Need a clutch that will handle 400ish hp

Originally Posted by Stebo
Centerforce has stood up to some pretty good abuse from me.
i second this...

i have a centerforce clutch with drag radials and 420 ft/lb of torque at the wheels. It never complains...
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Old Apr 21, 2014 | 10:23 AM
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Re: Need a clutch that will handle 400ish hp

Originally Posted by MrBrooks
http://www.dialaclutch.com/performanceclutch2.htm
first read that.......then make a more informed decision...

The LuK Pro Gold is a very good unit.
I have to call BS on that article, it's just hype for his own products.
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Old Apr 21, 2014 | 05:49 PM
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Re: Need a clutch that will handle 400ish hp

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I have to call BS on that article, it's just hype for his own products.
It does kinda read that way.........
we did ge very good service out of a LuK Pro Gold unit in a low 11s Chevelle...........

They dont list one of those for a 3rd gen tho................Hays is always a good option too....
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 05:59 AM
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Re: Need a clutch that will handle 400ish hp

Originally Posted by Dyno Don
I have to call BS on that article, it's just hype for his own products.
Yep!
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 11:19 AM
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Re: Need a clutch that will handle 400ish hp

Originally Posted by Zerocyde
Just put some drag radials on and my stock clutch can't hang. The clutch kit was just installed about 3 or 4 months ago, so I don't even know if I should be shopping for an entire kit or just the clutch itself.

Any suggestions would be great!
For our cars, the only problem with clutch kits is they are all made for 305's.

Any regular catalog will only show a clutch that is 10.4 in diameter.
The setup you will want with a 350 or larger is the parts from McLeod.
They don't list it as such but here are the part #'s
Pressure plate #360-709 (summit #MCL 360-709
The disc is # 260-571 (MCL 260-571)

This is an 11" clutch that mounts to a 10 1/2" bolt pattern.
The way they do this is by using a disc that is 10.95 diameter and special bolts. (they come with it)

A bit pricey, but will take 5K launches with drag tires.

PS Jeg's has a better price.

Last edited by Dyno Don; Apr 22, 2014 at 11:23 AM.
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