What clutch are you using on your early 273

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with 122T flywheel.
Im going to be rebuilding mine and want to know the options
and pros /cons of diaphragm vs fingered. Not a hi performance application
 
scott657 said:
with 122T flywheel.
Im going to be rebuilding mine and want to know the options
and pros /cons of diaphragm vs fingered. Not a hi performance application
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eekvonzipper said:
I don't have it yet but everyone has been pointing me to this one... (10" scalloped 3 finger Borg & Beck style)
Brewer's Performance - Mopar A833 4-Speed Transmission and Component Specialists
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I bought one on E bay and had issues so I bought the Scalloped 10" from Brewer, had it checked out at Clutchmasters before installing it (it was perfect) and it has been in for about 10 years. I don't abuse it but I do get after it.
 
Borg & Beck original will get a centerforce when swapped
 
toolmanmike said:
I see Ram has a few 9.5 clutches for Mopar. Not cheap but if you need a good biting clutch in a small size you have to pay to play. Dual disc I see. RAM Clutches Clutch Kits DODGE 5.2L/318 Mopar small block LA - 9.500 in. Disc Diameter (in) - ram clutch KEYWORD - Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing
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thanks, but those are all 130 tooth flywheel,
thesirien74 said that he knew of a good Ram clutch for a 122 tooth flywheel, that is what I am interested in
 
my68barracuda said:
thanks, but those are all 130 tooth flywheel,
thesirien74 said that he knew of a good Ram clutch for a 122 tooth flywheel, that is what I am interested in
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Didn't look that far into the applications. I was surprised to see so many 9.5" clutches even if they are dual disc and cost $1000+.
Yes. There's probably no performance clutches for the small 122t. flywheel.
 
I use one from a slant 6 B-series van with added springs. Had a local clutch builder make it up for me.
 
cudamark said:
I use one from a slant 6 B-series van with added springs. Had a local clutch builder make it up for me.
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The Clutch Masters shop here went out of business. That's too bad. He could beef up anything and it would work perfect. I think the B&B clutches sold have 9 springs with room for 12. The guy said he could add 3 more and match the ones in there or replace all 9 (or 12) with heavier ones for more clamping force. He could also reline the disc with semi metallic, ceramic or kevlar.
 
66fs said:
that is the 10 in scalloped clutch for a 122 tooth flywheel.
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Yes, I believe so. I think I also had to use Allen head bolts because the clutch disc would hit the stock hex bolts. Seems like it actually measured 10 1/4" IIRC.
 
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IMO.
9- 9.5 clutch disc is ok around town.
Any Real HP wont last at all.
I just finished my small block magnum swap with small clutch stuff because I had it
New in stock.

I just wanted to get it running on the road.
And not sure of a sale.
But I guarantee I drive it. Might get 50 miles....lol
 
I ran a Rayloc 5004HD from NAPA for many years and many miles. That was a 10" Borg & Beck style for direct replacement of the 9-1/2" Auburn clutch that came in the early 273 cars. It had an organic disc. When I put a 340 in one car and wanted to retain the 122 tooth flywheel I called American Powertrain and they put together a really nice 10" diaphragm style with organic/ ceramic disc to hold the additional power, which it did nicely. Unfortunately I didn't hang on to the paperwork that it came with so I can't provide the part numbers but if you call American Powertrain they can probably fix you up with something very similar.
 
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