[DeTomaso] Who makes the best clutch for the Pantera?

[michael frazier]

There has been much discussion on this topic over the years and I'm sure you'll get several good answers, but I'll add an option
I've used before.  I've had a few discs and pressure plates rebuilt here in San Antonio by a company that does all sorts of work 
for industrial brake and clutch systems, air brakes, boosters etc.  They have several lining options, measure spring pressures,
ask if you want to upgrade anything, balance the final assemblies and just about anything else you want to do.  They do the flywheels 
too.  I've had very good luck with all the work they have done for the Panteras and a few other projects (350 to 500 hp).  I don't know
if this is somewhat unique to my area and this company, but I doubt it.  Check for a local industrial brake and clutch outfit as a option. 

Michael Frazier
Gruppo Rompiculi Corsa 



 
> From: rschulze at uis-usa.com
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:29:16 -0500
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Who makes the best clutch for the Pantera?
> 
> Who makes the best clutch for the Pantera? I guess it might be a bad
> question given that I have only found three clutches, two of them made by
> Centerforce. The third clutch is offered by PI Motorsports. 
> 
> 
> 
> I like the looks of the centerforce clutch, but I am not sure how well it
> works or if it requires a special flywheel. Any advice? Are there any
> other options that don't cost $1000.00? Most of the clutches cost about
> $375 and only the PI Motorsports kit comes with a throw out bearing. There
> is no talk of a throw out bearing in the centerforce clutch advertisements.
> Can a stock throw out bearing be used on the centerforce clutches?
> 
> 
> 
> I have a 351 Cleveland that has been stroked and bored to 400 cid with
> aluminum closed chamber heads and small ports. I have about 450 HP with no
> plans for nitrous or more horse power. 
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks, 
> 
> Richard Schulze in Dallas, Texas
> 
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