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Title: Clutch and flywheel advice
Post by: davidcam69 on November 05, 2019, 10:02:41 AM
About to purchase a clutch and flywheel for my soon to be 500 inch wedge. I am now running stock clutch and flywheel (11") and linkage with 18 spline trans 3.54 dana. Mostly street driven but I like performance. Thinking I should retire my 50 year old flywheel.  What do you suggest?   Thanks

 
Title: Re: Clutch and flywheel advice
Post by: c00nhunterjoe on November 05, 2019, 10:46:39 AM
Sfi flywheel for sure. Blowproof bellhousing. And ive always had good luck with the centerforce dual friction.
Title: Re: Clutch and flywheel advice
Post by: davidcam69 on November 05, 2019, 12:05:53 PM
   Looks like I'll go with the Center Force dual friction clutch. I have a choice between a Center Force 36.200 lb or a Mcleod 30.00 lb flywheel.

   Which would you go with coonhunter?
Title: Re: Clutch and flywheel advice
Post by: c00nhunterjoe on November 05, 2019, 12:31:12 PM
I am partial to the centerforce. Make sure the one you choose is weighted for your application.
Title: Re: Clutch and flywheel advice
Post by: davidcam69 on November 06, 2019, 12:33:50 PM
I ordered the CF clutch and flywheel you recommended.  Thanks   
Title: Re: Clutch and flywheel advice
Post by: krops cars on November 06, 2019, 12:38:59 PM
Are stock flywheels bad?
Title: Re: Clutch and flywheel advice
Post by: davidcam69 on November 06, 2019, 12:54:09 PM
I'm pulling my original 440 out and keeping it all together. I don't think I want to take a chance with my 50 year old flywheel. I wouldn't worry to much

with normal driving, but not taking any chances with this stroker motor.
Title: Re: Clutch and flywheel advice
Post by: John_Kunkel on November 06, 2019, 12:59:14 PM
Quote from: krops cars on November 06, 2019, 12:38:59 PM
Are stock flywheels bad?

Stock flywheels are cast, can fly apart from centrifugal force at high RPM...age makes it worse.
Title: Re: Clutch and flywheel advice
Post by: krops cars on November 06, 2019, 05:23:16 PM
Never thought of that.
Title: Re: Clutch and flywheel advice
Post by: BSB67 on November 07, 2019, 06:04:39 AM
My recommendation. Steel flywheel, always.
Title: Re: Clutch and flywheel advice
Post by: c00nhunterjoe on November 07, 2019, 10:32:39 AM
And a blowproof bellhousing. Seen too many street cars scatter parts through the floor. I like my legs attached to my body.
Title: Re: Clutch and flywheel advice
Post by: krops cars on November 07, 2019, 11:58:49 AM
Heard of it. Myself have not seen it. That would not be cool at all. That is some thing I would have over looked.
Title: Re: Clutch and flywheel advice
Post by: c00nhunterjoe on November 07, 2019, 02:17:04 PM
Youtube it.