[DeTomaso] Pantera content - dual disc clutches

[Will Demelo]

I bought a 3 finger long style from PI to replace the diaphram Centerforce I 
had. I like the disengagement better as well. I noticed no increased peddle 
pressure. I have a 74 with effort reduction btw
Will
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barry Seib" <oldwheel at mts.net>
To: "DetomasoList" <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 3:19 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] Pantera content - dual disc clutches


> Just to open a Pantera topic on the list...
>
> I've heard a lot of comments about heavy clutch effort in our Panteras. 
> Some
> people say they find even the Centerforce still a bit much in traffic?
>
> Does anyone run a dual plate clutch on the street or have any first hand
> experience regarding the pedal effort on them?
>
> It appears McLeod offer a "street twin" clutch for a 351C but I don't knoe
> if it fits in our bellhousing ? Also, it seems the only dual disc type 
> they
> offer for street use is a long type instead of a diaphragm.
>
> The old optional dual plate diaphragm clutch that GM sold for high HP
> Corvettes in the 69-71 era were supposed to hold the LS6 454 etc. and be
> easy for the little woman to push the clutch in.
>
> Just curious.
>
> Barry
>
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