New Clutch.....Problems

Yesterday I shipped the "funky" clutch back to Rock Auto. The kit is no longer stocked so that made it easier to get a refund. I will have to eat the shipping cost, but I'm glad to be rid of it. I do not plan to buy another cheap part store clutches again.
I now need to find another clutch kit and soon. There is a very good clutch shop in the area, but I have been told to not be in any hurry as the turn around will take a month or two. Knowing that, I'm thinking of just buying new now.
I'm still leaning for a B&B as I don't really want to have to remove the pedal over center spring as would be required if I went with a diaphragm clutch.
I'm not looking for a high performance clutch. Just something that is some what close to stock as the vehicle is a bone stock semi survivor car.
There are very few choices when it come to B&B clutches today.
So far I'm seeing a Ram HDX #88766 and a Hays Street/Strip #85-301 as a couple of options out there.


The good thing about the local shop is (if you can kick them in the can and get it done in a reasonable time frame) you can tell them what you want. If it was me I'd use a rag disc like you had, have them set you up with 2400 pounds of static pressure and set the finger height at OE height.

You don't need any more plate load than that. If you want to, you could cut it back to 2000 pounds and have them set it up for 3 roller assist. That would reduce pedal effort at low RPM and increase load as the RPM goes up.