Tranny / Clutch help

[SSpev]

Early m20 not's that bad. Just got to be carefull. My sag was ok be hide the 396. Just no BANGIN gears or side step clutches. My rag has a M20 with the 1inch pin. I bang it as hard as I can. 327 3.31 rear. Thay can all break, just when.

Let me clear this up a little. The heads are for the 409. The nash or whaterver I get will go behind the 09. I'm not sure I can do both. When the 09 is done I need a tranny that wll last. If I get a 2.88 ST10 with a good CLUTCH. I can do the 09, but I will get slowed down again.

 

[Quickshift409]

Tom, I use the Hays Performance pressure plate with the Competition clutch disc, that is a upgrade from the street clutch disc. Yes I race the Biscayne and launch at 4200 rpm. I don't power shift it anymore because I want to keep everything together. It has run 12.50's at 110 mph, over the years I have lost 2 rear ends a drive shaft and a clutch but it sure has been fun.

 

[DIV1RACER-2]

Like Garbageman said the Jerico is the hot setup !

Not often in your life can you buy something that is better than you expect, The jerico is one of the few products that is in that category.

My Jerico's are both 3.04 or 3.08 first gear , w/ the camaro leaving the line @ 6600 rpm or higher @ the "09" somewhere near 6000 rpm . In the 16 years that i have had them i have broken 1st gear one time & had a few other small issues. this is w/ 60 ft times in the 1.37 -- 1.45 range. BTW the camaro isn't light either ,my mininum weight in A/S w/ the 427 is 3570 lbs.

Some time back in another post i covered the clutch situation, the fast clutches have durability problems & mostly are maintaince nightmares . :eek: I'm not sure of the part #'s but the Ram 1200 - 1700 adjustable PP with a 6 pad bronze metallic disc will do a fine job w/o costing a small fortune , Once it's in and you get the pressure set it's nearly maintaince free. Ram also rebuilds their products quickly & very reasonablly.

Hope this helps !

 

[SSpev]

GOOD info

Thats the stuff i need to hear.

QuickShift, I might have the same PP on the shelf. 39-604 Comp Long 2800 #. Have a super connector disc to go with it. Had it in the car for a SHORT time. MAn it was a leg builder. It even flexed the fire wall:eek: Put an adjustable RAM in. Long with 2200# and the hays disc. It works but bogs. Resone for this thread.

Denny, I see the high end clutches but WOW, I just can't muster that kinda scratch. I like the RAM. I was looking hard at a lower pressure, 800 - 1400, with counter weights and a n iron disc. Do you use the higher pressure because of the bronze disc? Same in both cars?

Thanks

 

[SSpev]

Did I step in it??

I bought the nash. Got it, 2 inline shifters (hurst and long), 2 yokes, $1500. I hope it last. It is a very early case without the center support bearing. Now I need a clutch. Might get the one Denny Ford uses.

Denny, where do you have the clutch adjusted to? Does it slip at all on launch??

Garbageman, is your clutch fixed at 1800# or adjustable?

I also have new heads. Maybe I will finally get this project started.

 

[Garbageman]

Thomas I am running by clutch at an adjusted 1800 lb. This has worked fine for me. It is adjustable but for me that means a lot of work getting to the adjustment screws since I don't have an access panel in my bellhousing.

Good luck with your setup.

Paul