[DeTomaso] clutch question

michael@michaelshortt.com michaelsavga at gmail.com
Sat Mar 17 12:10:07 EDT 2012


I still like my Centerforce Dual Disk unit and Aluminum flywheel.

Others like the McLeod.

Those will be your best two choices.

Michael Shortt
On Mar 17, 2012 12:06 PM, "boyd casey" <boyd411 at gmail.com> wrote:

>  I am planning on  having my car striped  and painted and having the engine
> and trans axle pulled to facilitate installing the cross member that will
> allow  the removal of the oil pan from underneath the car. I am also
> planning on changing as many gaskets as I can to try and remedy the
> undiagnosed oil leak.  I am looking for recommendations for a new clutch.
> My current engine is not stock. I don't know exactly what internal changes
> have been made due to the fact that I bought it from the estate of the
> previous owner.  It has an edelbrock performer intake manifold, a Holly 650
> double pumper, Hall big bore headers and mufflers, MSD 6al , MSD Blaster
> coil (I put in) MSD  8577Pro Billet small cap distributor. Many people have
> told me they think the engine has a modified cam and possible head work.
> The previous owner owned a car parts business and a shop. He spent a fair
> amount of money on the car. He had updated cooling with a lay down
> radiator,Meriah sucker fans, S.S. water pipes, over flow tank,pressure
> tank, s.s. firewall cover. And lots more trim (like billet covers for the
> A-Arms, sway bar, Billet spreader w /Detomaso. Detomaso billet valve
> covers. Anyway getting back to the gist of my story. I am planning on
> installing a stroker motor when   with 180 degree headers when my engine
> guy gets to me (there is a waiting list). The engine is supposed to be 550
> HP and  500 to 560 torque. So I want a clutch I can use now and that will
> be  suitable for the new motor when it's ready. I think I would like a
> double disc clutch. So I am  looking for recommendations.
> Thanks,
> Boyd
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