John,
The standard B&B 1275 pressure is adequate. The "metal
fingers" is called a diaphragm style vs. the 6 or 9 spring style you
had. Almost every modern car uses diaphragm style covers (probably
every car, but I haven't seen every car) We've seen some failures on
race cars with ally flywheels. It is suspicioned that the lack of
mass and slipping required to get going may work the
diaphragm-to-cover straps too much. I've gotten some of these redone
with extra straps. Jury's out on the results. Just keep your foot of
the da*&ed pedal, and you'll be fine with a stock flywheel.
Which tranny are you using? Which slave? Which engine
backplate? Which master? Those are usually the "only" issues in the swap;-)
Peter C.
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At 02:23 PM 3/25/2006, JMFarley50@aol.com wrote:
>In swapping the 948 to a 1275 in my bugeye, I ordered Borg & Beck 1275
>clutch components. (Disc, Pressure Plate and roller type Release Bearing).
>Noticed that the new Pressure Plate assembly for the new 6 1/2"
>disc. doesn't
>appear to be as beefy as the old one from the 948's, 6 1/4". The new, 1275
>pressure plate utilizes metal fingers vs. coil springs used in the
>948. It was
>also about half the price.
>
>Is the new one adequate for spirited back roads driving, or should I be
>looking at something else? Want to do the job right and once.
>
>Thanks, John
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