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eric8 11-16-2020 07:31 PM

Clutch suggestions
 
Any suggestions on a good clutch with stock pedal feel that would survive behind my new 383 engine? (around 400hp/450 ft-lbs) This is going in a 77 C10 with the factory HD 3 speed Muncie. I think this has the 10 spline input shaft (unsure on diameter until I tear into it.) 168 tooth flywheel. Thanks.

R30 Casey 11-16-2020 09:04 PM

Re: Clutch suggestions
 
you might call McCleod clutches.

https://www.mcleodracing.com/

i have called them on a clutch on my chevy II street / strip car. they make a good product. for that matter, call any clutch manufacturer, advance clutches, centerforce, zoom, etc

tell them the combination you have, and they can probably help you out.

i think that would be better than ordering a pressure plate and disc from jegs or summit

good luck.

keep us posted

eric8 11-16-2020 10:56 PM

Re: Clutch suggestions
 
Thank you I'll give them a call!

eric8 11-17-2020 04:28 PM

Re: Clutch suggestions
 
Would my application have a 10.5 or 11" clutch stock?

R30 Casey 11-25-2020 10:58 PM

Re: Clutch suggestions
 
you might try rockauto and see what your options are, that might get you in the right direction. IF its a stock vehicle.

you might research the VIN number and or the glovebox sticker.

last resort is pull the manual trans out to verify

good luck

keep us posted

kwmech 11-26-2020 02:44 AM

Re: Clutch suggestions
 
With the 400 crank in the 383 you may even be able to run a 12'' clutch (11-7/8'') should have the 14'' flywheel which is 168 tooth. Get a quality diaphragm style. I've just got a NAPA clutch behind my 454 which is made by Valeo and it performs great, but I don't hammer on it.

The Ohioian 11-26-2020 11:57 AM

Re: Clutch suggestions
 
my truck has a mechanical clutch/bell crank and 4 speed saginaw from a Camaro but the pedal out of a 79 dump truck it works and was cheap but I slide around and its weird due to stock seat/ steering wheel/ clutch configuration.. so I would investigate into a hydro clutch and buckets with a tilt wheel


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