Seeing as the Tiger is probably the lightest vehicle that the small block
was ever put in, just about any pressure & clutch plate would work just
fine.
Jerry Christopherson
9473187
-----Original Message-----
From: MAURO D'ANGELO [mailto:m_dangelo@verizon.net]
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 6:31 PM
To: Jerry & Maureen (Mo); rfraser@bluefrog.com; TIGERS@AUTOX.TEAM.NET
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Best Clutch Kit 289
Thanks for the information. I noticed nobody talked about the McLeod or Ram
clutches. Are the Centerforce clutches better than these for some reason?
Thanks. Mauro B382001355LRXFE
On 4/12/10 7:21 PM, "Jerry & Maureen (Mo)" <JCMC2006@suddenlink.net> wrote:
> Mauro,
> You can upgrade to a more modern needle pilot bearing too.
>
> Jerry Christopherson
> 9473187
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Ron Fraser
> Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 3:24 PM
> To: m_dangelo@verizon.net; TIGERS@AUTOX.TEAM.NET
> Cc: TIGERS@AUTOX.TEAM.NET
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Best Clutch Kit 289
>
> Mauro
> The Tiger engine, clutch and transmission are all Ford parts. There
> is nothing special about the Tiger clutch.
> The difference is whether you have a 5 bolt engine or a 6 bolt engine
block.
> The 5 bolt has a 10.5" flywheel and the 6 bolt has an 11" flywheel.
>
> Original pilot bearing - C2OA-7600-A I believe this bearing is used in
> all 289 engines also.
>
> Ron Fraser
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 2:55 PM
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> Subject: [Tigers] Best Clutch Kit 289
>
>
> Hi all. I am getting ready to buy a clutch for my 289 engine. The engine
> is built to produce about 300HP (or just a bit less), so I am guessing
I'll
> need a clutch rated for more than stock power. I expect to drive the car
> occasionally and at least 99% on the street. The flywheel is the old stock
> 160 tooth flywheel, which has been resurfaced, by the way. So, I am a bit
> clueless as to which clutch kit to buy. First, is there anything special
> about the Sunbeam Tiger, in that it needs a special type of clutch? I am
> considering the RAM Musclecar clutch and the McLeod MCL75113 diaphram
clutch
> from Summit Racing. I seem to remember Doug Jennings recommending a
> diaphragm
> clutch to me... David Kee Toploaders as a clutch made especially for
> Sunbeam
> Tigers, whatever that means. I would like to keep the expense of a clutch
> at or lower than the McLeod ($235). Does anyone have any experience with
> choosing a clutch for a Tiger? I would really appreciate your advice and
> opinions of the two clutch kits mentioned above (from Summit Racing), as
> well as the David Kee clutch. I also have to buy a pilot bearing and
don't
> know if that was a special bearing for the Tiger only. Any idea? Thanks
> very much! Mauro _______________________________________________
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