[Shotimes] Josh's Old Clutch vs. New Clutch ...discussion/opinion request...(which means -- long!!)

[Leigh Smith]

Put in the spare clutch since you have one. (Less out of pocket $ now). Get
some one to help you for no $ expenditure. New stock type clutches will
continue to be available from the aftermarket for some time. For your use,
go with a stock replacement. You don't need heavier duty springs or discs,
or throwout bearings for commuting. A stock clutch could easily last 100k +
miles with that kind of use. And final failure could be from any number of
factors, mostly luck of the draw, and I don't see how the upgraded clutch
features really help with longevity in a less-than-severe use environment.
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FWIW my stock 89 small 9 in clutch lasted 200k with that kind of useage. I
never changed it since it had the 1st factory clutch recall done at 60k, but
it retained the small clutch, albeit an upgraded one from Ford.
Lee
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PS: Since Josh's new PP design includes stronger straps, I would put one of
those on the black car, not Lowrider. I'll guess and say your disc probably
still has enough material on it to last another 6000 miles, if you want to
re-use it. Ever heard of a disc wearing-out on a SHO? Thought not. You could
measure thickness when you take it out. But I wouldn't take a chance on a
TOB. (Had one die a week later once.)
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Puck discs are intended for severe duty environment. In general, they often
chatter, and can be grabby vs a stock disc since they have no marcel spring.
And if a stock disc is tough enough for your use, why risk it?