[DeTomaso] Fw: CLUTCH BASICS / Dick Ruzzin

[Will Demelo]

I used a Quella dual friction disk with the stock 3 finger pp on my 540hp 
stroker with no problem. It even held with a decent launch at the dragstrip.
Will
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <JDeRyke at aol.com>
To: <kenn_green at yahoo.com>; <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 1:34 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso]  CLUTCH BASICS / Dick Ruzzin


> In a message dated 11/29/08 9:52:48 AM, kenn_green at yahoo.com writes:
>
>> I think a lot of people have used the Centerforce Dual Friction clutch 
>> with
>> fairly healthy Clevelands. But I think Dennis (MD) had to upgrade when he
>> started making more HP? My recollection is that Bob Byers provided 
>> something
>> that is still working.
>>
> Centerforce has two clutches that I've put in various Panteras. The first 
> is
> their std unit, which needs a redrilled flywheel, uses next-size up bolts 
> WITH
> stand-off washers included. This works well for street driven cars but 
> unless
> you can accurately drill & tap, you'll need their high-priced flywheel to 
> go
> with the clutch. The second is their heavy-duty 'racing' unit that is much
> stiffer and is no fun at all to drive on the street. Same problem with 
> bolt
> pattern, flywheel, bolts etc. Wouldn't recommend this for any car not 100% 
> raced.
> The dual-friction thing is their proprietary clutch disc that has 
> different
> friction surfaces for the clutch and flywheel sides. FWIW- J DeRyke
>
>
>
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