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Topic: Pressure Plate/Clutch Question
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Robert K
Gearhead Posts: 706
From: Nashville, TN
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 08-20-2005 08:36 PM
 
I need to install a new pressure plate and clutch in my 65 fastback with a toploader and want to know what the recommendations are as far as the best brand to go with. The car sees mainly weekend use with the occasional trip to the dragstrip and some 'spirited' driving.------------------
67convertible 289/auto
65fastback 302/4sp
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9835
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 08-20-2005 10:36 PM
We had good luck with the Centerforce Dual friction clutch. They hook good and have a light clutch pedle.SteveW
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 3415
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-20-2005 11:01 PM
Robert, I'll second the CenterForce DF clutch. I just put the diaphragm one in my coupe. I think the part number is DF490030. It seems to engage a little bit different than the "Long" Ford style. I have always used the 10 1/2 inch, this one is a 10". According to CF tech rep it has more holding grip that an equivalent Long 10 1/2. In real world testing, it holds up to ET Streets launching a 4500 rpm. Pedal pressure is considerably lower also. Makes Nashville traffic easier to handle.Have your flywheel resurfaced, regardless of style or make of clutch you put in. Mike [This message has been edited by kcode (edited 08-20-2005).]
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 2230
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 08-20-2005 11:33 PM
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Originally posted by kcode:
Robert, I'll second the CenterForce DF clutch. I just put the diaphragm one in my coupe. I think the part number is DF490030. It seems to engage a little bit different than the "Long" Ford style. I have always used the 10 1/2 inch, this one is a 10". According to CF tech rep it has more holding grip that an equivalent Long 10 1/2. In real world testing, it holds up to ET Streets launching a 4500 rpm. Pedal pressure is considerably lower also. Makes Nashville traffic easier to handle.Have your flywheel resurfaced, regardless of style or make of clutch you put in. Mike
[This message has been edited by kcode (edited 08-20-2005).]
yea good point get it resurfaced b/c it limits the life of the new clutch. I heard star clutches arnt bad. hell I use the napa top of the line clutch kit. unless you have a large amount of power I would just get that. but Im a cheap skate lol
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88 thunderbird TC 2.3L
66 mustang 200ci 3 speed
68 Fairlane 289 w/ auto
79 f150 300 3 onda tree
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