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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 10:58 PM
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Stronger Clutch

What clutch should I get that will be able to handle about 350-380 rwhp? My stocker is doing fine right now but I'm sure it'll blow after I get the hp up over 350. Are there any good clutches that wont kill me on price? I've heard bad things about centerforce...what clutch would you recommend?
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 06:41 AM
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I would recommend going with a Mcleod Clutch. Many people will tell you to go with a Spec clutch but I have seen so many of them fail.
Old Feb 25, 2003 | 08:06 AM
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 08:58 AM
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i'd say a $1000+ clutch (steet twin) is way overkill for less than
380hp.

a centerforce dual friction at tops, other than that i'm not sure. what other mcleod clutch might handle that?
Old Feb 25, 2003 | 09:11 AM
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Originally posted by limige
i'd say a $1000+ clutch (steet twin) is way overkill for less than
380hp.

a centerforce dual friction at tops, other than that i'm not sure. what other mcleod clutch might handle that?
Why would it be way over kill? You will never break it like the centerforce you mentioned. My reasoning is buy the best the first time and leave it at that. I know a few people who have gone through more center force and star clutches and have spent way more than $1000 on parts and machining just to get them back on the road. So its either $1000 now 1 time or $1000+ down the road with any other after market clutch. FWIW

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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 10:00 AM
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I would agree not to go with a Centerforce. IMHO they are complete garbage.
Old Feb 25, 2003 | 10:32 AM
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Forget Centerforce. I wasted thousand of dollars with them.
Heresay says the Spec product is decent, the McLeod product is the best, and actually the stocker may hold up for awhile...
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