Just got motor back 283 bored 30 over. One sleeve,10/10 on crank. 302 intake with eddy carb. I think 650 Needing clutch. What’s a good all around clutch. Not racing. New intake bolts ordered too. Lol
Yeah, stock should be fine. But first you need to figure out what application you'd need one for, as it could be for a variety of vehicles. So, answer Rods questions, and we'll see what we can find.
IMO do not use the 3 finger type plate or disc. I've used the diaphragm type and the 3 finger many times, the 3 is always hard for street/town driving.
Get a big 'un ! 650 carb on a 302 intake..stuck on a lil old 283...you're gonna be slipping it a lot. 6sally6
I had the big flywheel that accepted an 11" clutch and used a Luk clutch for a 1980 Corvette or Z28. Tubbed car, healthy SBC with 4.10 gears. Street only, no slicks. Never had a problem. Sold that car, needed a clutch and flywheel for the next project ... again went with the 11" Luk and again, no problems.
I may have that Centerforce dual friction new in a box that I don’t need depending on all the other variables.
I agree on what everyone else has said, stock. Food for thought, I needed a clutch for Papaw, and used a 1970 C-10/350 as an application on the olde Rock Auto. I found a close out 12” clutch kit for $49.95. I also am using the flywheel from the same application, 164 tooth I believe, and a 66 C-10 bellhousing. My point is, check the close out specials. You probably don’t need a 12” clutch, I sure didn’t, but damn it was a good buy.
Motor is an odd title for this thread, I would think that "what clutch do I need for my 283 57 Chevy" would get more help. Is there a clutch and flywheel currently on it? do you have the flywheel and its corresponding starter? also do you have the bell housing? some take an 11" and some are 10.5"
Just for some factual info - You CAN NOT...bore a 283, or most any other automotive block...30 over !! .030" is pretty possible, but not...30 over. Details...matter. Mike
I kinda thought “650” was in reference to a carburetor, but “650 needs a clutch” had me wondering. 650$ for a clutch or…?
@Budget36 this is my attempt to edit. With all due respect to @Huckster59, just trying to clear up any confusion. I just got my motor back. It's a 283, bored 0.030" over, with one sleeve, 10/10 undersize (0.010") on crank. I'm running a 302 intake with eddy carb which I think is a 650 CFM. The car needs (Needing) a clutch. What’s a good all around clutch? I will not be racing. New intake bolts ordered too. Lol
Ok here is what I have. 283. Bored .030. 302 intake. Going to use stock flywheel 168 tooth I’m pretty sure. Saginaw 4 speed ,411 posi unit 1960 is the year of rear section ,i do not have flywheel or clutch yet ,also going to run ram horn corvette manifolds , sorry for the confusion
Pick a car and order the parts for it. "stock bellhousing"...there are a lot of different Chevy bellhousings. Picture? casting number? then we can see what you're working with
You’re correct, you need the 168 tooth ‘wheel. The tri-Chevy’s came with 10.5” clutches on that 168 tooth f/w but there are also 168T f/w’s drilled for 11” clutches. You can measure the bolt circle to determine which clutch you need, the 10.5” bc is 11 5/8, the 11” bc is 12 5/8”. In any event I would go with a diaphragm, bent finger pressure plate that will use the short throw out bearing.
Ok thanks. The flywheel I’m getting from a friend is for 11 clutch. He recommended clutch from oreillys for 69 Chevelle With the 11” flywheel dies that change the starter or will stock starter work with 11”
Your starter should be the three bolt style that bolts to the bellhousing, and yes, the 11" PP will be fine.
For small block stuff, I have a hypothetical car to tell a counter person about. 1970 Nova, 350, 4 speed and no air conditioning. ''New'' enough that it comes up on the computer. Be sure your bellhousing will take an 11 inch flywheel.
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