[DeTomaso] Centerforce Clutches

JDeRyke at aol.com JDeRyke at aol.com
Wed Aug 12 13:03:54 EDT 2009


In a message dated 8/12/09 3:02:46 AM, wdemelo at cogeco.ca writes:
snip.....
> ....BTW, there is a stronger setup available from Centerforce (620 
> lbs/torque) part # DF920830. The press(ure) plate holes need to be opened up 
> slightly to allow 3/8 bolts.....
> 
I've recently driven a Pantera with both the std and heavy-duty 
Centerforces. The std one is fine for the street and has an easy pedal. For racing, the 
heavy duty seems to work but you will NOT like driving the car on the 
street much. Its reminiscent of an early car with a too-stiff stock clutch and 
without the over-center linkage- your leg will soon tell you to skip the next 
shift. And thats without the added load of a long-throw clutch slave which 
all Panteras desperately need to prolong the life of the ZF. If you have a 
dedicated track car, I can understand using a big clutch but limiting your 
pleasure driving due to a too-heavy clutch pedal seems a shame for any Pantera. 
My 2¢- J DeRyke



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