Big power. Massive torque. These are only two of the key attributes that attract the following of that of the American muscle car. However, one of the downsides to these cars (and there are only a few), is the typically weak clutch that sits squarely between the big-cube powerplant and the transmission.
There are plenty of options out there, in regards to supplementing a replacement or an upgrade over the factory unit, but there’s a now new option for 400ci. and 427ci-equipped Chevrolet muscle cars, in the way of the 10.4-inch Centerforce II clutch kit. There are several key features and attributes that make this new line of clutch especially intriguing, but we felt to was best if our friends at Centerforce delved into the details a bit further.
Official Release:
Centerforce II 10.4-inch Clutch Kit Elegantly Gets 400-ci and 427-ci Power to the Ground — and Restores Power Transfer in 1966-1971 Chevys.
Prescott, Ariz. – Renowned as the go-to clutch manufacturer for Detroit Three V-8 vehicles, Centerforce recently released a new system for classic Chevy/GMC muscle. This fresh Centerforce II kit (P/N KCFT713916) fits the 1966-1969 Corvette 427ci/7.0L; the 400ci/6.6L 1970 El Camino, Monte Carlo, Chevelle, Malibu and Malibu SS; and the 1971 GMC Caballero and Sprint with the 400ci/6.6L V-8.
Street-friendly, the Centerforce II system comes complete and uses patented technologies to increase holding power while providing light pedal feel. The signature Centerforce centrifugal weight system increases holding capacity as RPM rises. Patented ball-bearing pressure plates require less pedal effort for engagement. For improved bite, the Centerforce II clutch disc uses premium organic friction material. Full friction facings on both sides maximize clutch longevity. The disc also has a sprung hub design for progressive engagement and chatter-free performance.
The Centerforce II kit for early Chevy 400/427ci engines comes ready-to-install with pressure plate, clutch disc, throw-out bearing, alignment tool, pilot bearing and pressure plate bolts. Centerforce II components are available individually, and Centerforce also offers a la carte pressure plates and clutch discs in its other clutch series: Centerforce I, Dual Friction, DFX and LMC. For more information on Centerforce bearings, clutches, and flywheels, visit www.centerforce.com or call (928) 771-8422.
Features:
- Increased holding power
- Light pedal feel
- Improved bite
- Uses premium organic friction material
Rick Seitz is the owner and founder of AutoCentric Media, the parent company to Timeless Muscle Magazine, and has a true love and passion for all vehicles. When he isn’t tuning, testing, or competing with the magazine’s current crop of project vehicles, he’s busy tinkering and planning the next round modifications for his own cars.
