12-25-2008, 02:26 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Waikoloa,
HI
Cobra Make, Engine: Street Beast "Grabber Orange"/Silver stripe w/418W 520HP full roller, T5. and: Backdraft #814 RT3B "Black Label" "Magic Black"/Sterling Grey stripe, 408W, full roller, 475HP, T5
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RE: Clutch
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Originally Posted by bobcowan
>> I have a perfectly functioning 10.4" OEM type clutch and pressure plate set-up with only 1,700 miles on it. I need to know if it will stand up to the 500+ crank HP of the 408 or not. <<
I doubt it. Because the car is so light, and you're not running slicks, you really don't need a racing clutch. But the stock one won't last.
My engine puts 470hp to the pavement. I have run it down the 1/4 miles a few times, with slicks. I run it on the road course fairly often, and I'm not afraid to beat on it on the street (no racing).
My clutch is a Centerforce dual friction. After two years of abuse, it looks surprisingly good. I'm installing another one just like it.
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I suppose I can not simply use a new clutch dics from Centerline with my OEM pressure plate. Will I need the whole set-up from them or would one of their disc work with the existing pressure plate? (I am dreaming I suppose to think I could get away with that at just $90!).
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