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The Cars => 1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H => Topic started by: SFcarbuff on May 06, 2021, 01:35:07 PM

Title: Recommendations for clutch system.
Post by: SFcarbuff on May 06, 2021, 01:35:07 PM
Hi, I am kooking for recommendations for a clutch, pressure plate and bearing for my 1966.  The car is used mainly on the street.  Thanks
Title: Re: Recommendations for clutch system.
Post by: s2ms on May 06, 2021, 04:32:21 PM
I've been using a Centerforce Dual Friction setup my 66 since 1995, don't think I'd ever use anything else.
Title: Re: Recommendations for clutch system.
Post by: 6s1802 on May 06, 2021, 07:06:41 PM
Centerforce
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Post by: SFcarbuff on May 06, 2021, 07:48:22 PM
Thanks to all.  Center Force was unanimous by posting and personal messages.
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Post by: Jbarela on May 06, 2021, 08:11:25 PM
Does the center force feel stock in regards to pedal pressure, aside from wishing our car was a hertz for an automatic, need a clutch that does not kill my hip and knee.
Title: Re: Recommendations for clutch system.
Post by: jamesfee on May 12, 2021, 09:56:59 AM
The Centerforce is a diaphragm type clutch disc with the added benefit of moveable weights on the "fingers" to assist with weight balance at higher RPM. The stock OEM was a 3 finger Long Type. The OEM clutch would load the pedal pressure as you added heavier duty clutch units and had a nasty habit of wearing out (or breaking) the pot-metal bushing under the dash - it only had a plastic, anti-friction liner. Initially we went to pillow-block bearings for the clutch shaft, but the Centerforce design made that less necessary and is a lot easier to drive with.

jim
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