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WaltZ

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Clutch for 69 Z
« on: May 25, 2020, 06:37:38 PM »
any thoughts on the McLeod Super Street Pro Clutch Kit  #75217... 10.5"
and use a bronze pilot bushing
on a restored 302 to factory specifications
standard driving tires

Thanks in advance for your opinions and or recommendations

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Re: Clutch for 69 Z
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2020, 08:19:49 PM »
I would not recommend any McLeod product. Why? Because of bad quality and failures I experienced. The 'best' clutch I ever used, was Hays.
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Re: Clutch for 69 Z
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2020, 02:43:16 PM »
I use and recommend Centerforce Clutches as do a number of 302 Z28 guys...
Easy pedal and great clamping force.
What ever you do make sure your bellhousing is properly aligned using a dial indicator and offset pins if needed.
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Re: Clutch for 69 Z
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2020, 02:12:09 AM »
I agree with James. I have the center force in My Z28 and it works very nice. I have LUK in my 67 Vettes and more pressure to the floor.
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Re: Clutch for 69 Z
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2020, 02:21:21 AM »
Center force clutch here and appreciate the light pedal. Didn't like the McCleod at all; higher pedal resistance and didn't like the engagement just never felt smooth.

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Re: Clutch for 69 Z
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2020, 04:36:02 AM »
Centerforce I, Centerforce II,  Dual Friction?
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Re: Clutch for 69 Z
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2020, 11:58:31 AM »
Centerforce II kit resurfaced flywheel. Light pedal smooth engagement. I've used 3 of them over the years.

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Re: Clutch for 69 Z
« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2020, 05:58:39 PM »
I have a centerforce in my Z and one in the GTX and both were good clutches
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Re: Clutch for 69 Z
« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2020, 06:41:55 PM »
 Bought a Hays kit 3 years ago, pressure plate was bad. Will never use them again.   
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