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    10/15/2014 2:21 PM  #1

    GT350
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    whats the best clutch assy for 67 mustang 289 with toploader trans

    The clutch in the 67 mustang is very stiff,whats the best replacement clutch out there engine is a 289 trans is 4 speed toploader.thanks

     

    10/15/2014 3:20 PM  #2

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    Re: whats the best clutch assy for 67 mustang 289 with toploader trans

    How will it be used?
    Performance driving?
    Street only?
    Only to church on Sunday?
    Saturday night drags?

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    10/15/2014 3:56 PM  #3

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    Re: whats the best clutch assy for 67 mustang 289 with toploader trans

    street/performance

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    10/16/2014 5:42 AM  #4

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    Re: whats the best clutch assy for 67 mustang 289 with toploader trans

    hello;

    well if you have a lot od hp and dump the clutch or speed shift much you need a stiff clutch.

    i would use the original 3 finger style pressure plate. stock pressure is around 1600 psi. they make 1650 10 1/2 which is 1/.2" bigger. for 350 hp with moderate flogging i would run around 1850 with a series 500 dual friction disc. summit sells them.

     

     

    10/16/2014 6:35 AM  #5

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    Re: whats the best clutch assy for 67 mustang 289 with toploader trans

    I am very happy with my Centerforce dual friction diaphragm type clutch.  I have never had it slip a bit even with 500 HP in my 66.  It is very smooth actuation and engagement is butter smooth.  Pedal effort is no more than the Ford Racing King Cobra clutch I used to have in the car.

    Be realistic when you are spending money.  If the spending money part is what you really enjoy, then get the Centerforce.  If you want a decent clutch that will drive just fine, most replacement clutches will work.  The difference is the high speed shifting.  The King Cobra, when shifted at high RPM, sometimes resulted in the pedal sticking to the floor.  The Centerforce is designed so that cannot happen.

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    10/16/2014 8:28 AM  #6

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    Re: whats the best clutch assy for 67 mustang 289 with toploader trans

    X2 on the Centerforce... Love mine.... And I have over 500HP .... lol

    "The OLDER I Get....The FASTER I Was..."
     

    10/16/2014 9:35 AM  #7

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    Re: whats the best clutch assy for 67 mustang 289 with toploader trans

    X 3 on Centerforce...use stock pedal / clutch linkage with Heim ends installed, eliminates all binding ..bullet proof...street ,strip,or church....jj

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    10/16/2014 11:15 AM  #8

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    Re: whats the best clutch assy for 67 mustang 289 with toploader trans

    GT, if you still have the stock clutch linkage, be sure the bushings in the pivot points are not worn out.
    Good Luck

     

    10/16/2014 11:32 AM  #9

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    Re: whats the best clutch assy for 67 mustang 289 with toploader trans

    jerseyjoe wrote:

    X 3 on Centerforce...use stock pedal / clutch linkage with Heim ends installed, eliminates all binding ..bullet proof...street ,strip,or church....jj

      Running the same a jerseyjoe but using the Ceterforce II.  Its a little less $ than the Dual Friction.
     

     

    10/16/2014 1:35 PM  #10

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    Re: whats the best clutch assy for 67 mustang 289 with toploader trans

    thanks guys
     

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