I need to replace my clutch and pressure plate this winter. Is there a clutch kit that has good gripping power but that my wife can drive without complaint? Pedal pressure is a concern. I had installed a HD Zoom clutch this fall but she hates it. Muncie 4-spd.

 

I'm running a Centerforce dual friction in my 67 - M20 4 speed. I am happy with it's preformance so far.

 

Many years ago I had a dual disc setup in my 1970 442. I sold it, and now wish I hadn't, but it went to a guy who wanted it for his wife's car. He said it took much less pedal to shift than a conventional clutch. I don't know if you can find such a beast now, I've not seen anyone reproducing them. But it does sound like you need something with a softer pedal, or at least the return spring? John

 

I have an 11" Centerforce dual friction in my 350 Olds G-body, the performance aspect is GREAT, it is a close clutch, and will launch so hard that the car has problems getting out of it's own way........However, because the sweet spot in the clutch is so tight, it is much like an on/off switch and to an inexperienced manual driver can be very intimidating. My wife who has driven many manual cars loved my car before the conversion, but after has no use for it because it is a brutal machine to drive. First time out, she nearly put it into the back of an F-250 leaving a stoplight. I love it, and consider it the single best modification that I've done, but your wife much like mine may not feel the same way. Good luck.

Heath

 

What kind of torque do you have with that Centerforce dual friction? I bought that Zoom setup that's supposed to be a bit more stout than stock
for modified engines but it's obviously not enough for my car with average torque at 526 ft/lb. I was hoping for a decent pedal feel and not too grabby but I think I wasted my cash.There are dual disc setups out there. but about 700 bucks it's a shock to the wallet. The Centerforce sounds like what I may need to get.

 

I run a South Bend clutch. They can fix you up with street, dual use, or strip clutches. Peter at SBC knows a lot about diesel clutches too, and I use his stuff in my Dodge Cummins. 800-988-4345

 

I'll also vote for Centerforce. I've used other aftermarket brands that require a workout program for you left leg and the Centerforce is far better and easier to use.