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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