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DDC 
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 Topic: Centerforce vs ACT vs ZoomPosted: May/02/2010 at 4:48pm |
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I like to upgrade my plate and clutch system, but have no money for trial and error
Both Centerforce and ACT are about the same amount of money, Centerforce have a good reputation so far I know
Zoom are a little more expensive but offer kevlar discs.
Have any of you had any good or bad experiences with these brands
Thanks for your inputs
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Posted: May/02/2010 at 11:21pm |
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Centerforce is time proven and works great. The higher the RPM, the heavier the pressure.
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Posted: May/03/2010 at 9:00am |
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Are you comparing apples to apples with Centerforce vs ACT vs Zoom? I am pretty sure all CF are a diaphragm type pressure plate is the ACT & Zoom the same type and not the 3 finger type? The 3 finger types need more leg pressure to push when the clamping pressure goes up. I went round & round to go with the CF standard or the DF? Went with the DF, just installed it behind a 360 / T5 in my 70 Javelin but will not see the road for a bit. Dave ---- |
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Posted: May/03/2010 at 9:26am |
The Centerforce is indeed a diaphram but the design has weights that slide on the diaphram and applies more pressure to the disk as the RPMs increase (thus the center force name) . They have three styles of clutch discs, pure street, street and strip, and full strip with very interesting design differences as the load on the clutch varies by application.
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Posted: May/03/2010 at 10:45am |
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I replaced a Zoom in setup in my GTO for a Centerforce last year.
Reason: All street driving vs. strip.
The Center force has incredible light feel to the clutch pedal. With the Zoom I really had to apply high foot pressure.
I purchased mine thru JEG's. Had it to me in 2 days and had the best pricing.
Also if using the Centerforce be sure and get their Throwout bearing.
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Posted: May/03/2010 at 10:48am |
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My aplication is for Off-road, I install lockers front and rear, and have medium size off-road 36" tyres, OEM clutch kit don't last very long, after I did all my mods. Soft pedal pressure is an important thing for me, looks like Center Force is that way to go.any of you had an failure events with center force ???? Edited by DDC - May/03/2010 at 10:52am |
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Posted: May/03/2010 at 10:58am |
What's the diff on the bearing if it's a light-touch plate? I know they increase with the revs due to the weights throwing out and applying more pressure, but wonder what about the bearing is special............. |
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Posted: May/03/2010 at 10:59am |
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From CF site not all use the weights.
When I installed mine yesterday the papers said the same thing. Mine did have the weights. I did not want a heavy peddle as we have a lot of stop & go traffic here and will be driving it around town. Also after seeing the damage done to the Z Bar bushings, the frame bracket & 1 rod from wear the heavy part can not be good! Besides with a stronger left leg I would always be turning right Dave ---- |
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Posted: May/03/2010 at 11:04am |
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walking in circles, eh, Dave?
I've seen the damage from the heavy-force clutches, too. Things wear, bend and get ripped out more easily. That's a lot of force and leverage on some. |
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Posted: May/03/2010 at 11:20am |
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The bad about Centerforce that no one has yet Mentioned, is **SOMETIMES** under high engine RPM the weights may stick and basically not let the clutch grab again.
they are also basically a Off or On switch (clutch) they is no slip to them. but pedal pressure is easy as a new Honda! |
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