Are there any clutch options for the Marks's V8 kit besides Centerforce?

[AR15doctor]

I am putting a small block chevy engine in with the factory 4spd. I am using the Mark's V8 kit. The instructions that came with the kit show a Centerforce clutch kit which is a little pricey compared to a LUK which I have used plenty of and never had a problem. I wanted to know if anyone else using this kit has had any luck with another cluch kit. If the Centerforce is the only one that works, I will get it but I don't want to have to pay big $$$ if it is not absolutely required for proper operation. PS, I did a search for " Marks clutch" and it wasn't much help. Thanks, I couldnt complete my build without this forum and everyones help!

 

[BELMONT148]

What flywheel are you running?

Jeremy

 

[Pin_Head]

I don't see any reason why Luk wouldn't make a clutch for any vehicle application for which Centerforce sells a clutch. Your choice.

 

[AR15doctor]

I am running the stock 168 tooth flywheel off of the 94 TBI motor that I am using. The paperwork mentions that the Centerforce clutch is a "short throw" design. I just wanted to make sure that clutch isn't the only one that works and figured if someone else has used this kit, they could give their opinion. Thanks

 

[centerlineseal]

Just beware. I put a Centerforce clutch, "short throw", purchased thru Advance Adapters for their bellhousing. It came with a "weight system" on the clutch fingers that DID NOT allow for the clutch to fully disengage. 8 hours later and after removing the weight system, all is apparently OK. Beware of the weights, they are not necessary.

By the way, centerforce uses remanufactured LUK pressure plates anyway.

 

[dgangle]

all discussed last week and the week before that:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/290759-recommended-clutch.html

Here are the instructions: View attachment marks adapter instructions.pdf

 

[Brian in Oregon]

The PO of my FJ40 put in a cheaper clutch other than what Mark's specified in the instructions, and the clutch burned out within a year. The instructions were followed after that and there has been no problems for the last several years.

 

[BELMONT148]

Here is what I am using.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/sc-upstate-cruisers-lowcountry-chapter/240204-evelyns-dark-side-sbc-v8.html

It's a Zoom, stock GM, low profile short throw kit.

Jeremy

 

[AR15doctor]

BELMONT148 Just what I needed, a part#

So what is the pedal effort like with this clucth? As long as it isn't too stiff, I am gonna get one ordered asap. I found that clutch kit at Summit for $142

Zoom MU54731B - Zoom MU Series Clutches – SummitRacing.com

I need to get a Vortec manifold from them anyway so now I can cross the clutch off my list too. Thank you so much!

 

[BELMONT148]

Haven't got it in the rig yet. But it will be the first thing I test before I get everything installed. I ordered it based on the above referenced thread giving me the pressure plate part number and I found this whole kit.

Jeremy