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Clutch and pressure plate to suit Saginaw 4 speed

Started by _LHSL308_ , Oct 17 2012 07:23 PM

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#1 _LHSL308_

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Posted 17 October 2012 - 07:23 PM

Anyone know where I can get a clutch and pressure plate for a Saginaw 4 speed? Had a look around ebay and wasnt able to find anything. Lastly is there anything in particular I need to be sure of when purchasing one?

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#2 Ice

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Posted 17 October 2012 - 07:52 PM

Arnt they the same a holden 4 speeds clutches and pressure plate mine was

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#3 _LHSL308_

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Posted 17 October 2012 - 08:58 PM

I wouldnt have a clue mate, I hope so it would mean it should be pretty easy to get.

Edited by Gonedeaf, 17 October 2012 - 08:59 PM.

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Posted 17 October 2012 - 09:23 PM

I can find out but im pretty sure im running a one tonner clutch and pressure plate on my sag box

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Posted 17 October 2012 - 10:08 PM

Slight difference in pressure plate finger hights, you may experience shorter clutch throw.

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#6 _LHSL308_

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Posted 18 October 2012 - 05:09 AM

I can find out but im pretty sure im running a one tonner clutch and pressure plate on my sag box

Thanks Gene. I want something heavy duty anyway as gonna be throwing out between 350-400HP.

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Posted 18 October 2012 - 08:18 AM

The Saginaw uses the same 10 spline set up that the Holden use.

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Posted 18 October 2012 - 12:00 PM

Thanks Gene. I want something heavy duty anyway as gonna be throwing out between 350-400HP.

Jim Berry Race clutches 07 38479999

I use a ceramic/metalic wot ever 6 button clutch & pressure plate of his & its brilliant. I drives like an organic clutch

So much better than the 2 Exteme(ly shit) clutches before!!

I have 403rwhp 550ft/lb estimated flywheel torque, has done many runs down the strip & have smoked it in 1st , 2nd & 3rd (gets really silly after that) with no slip or issues :rockon:

I certainly recommend giving him a call. Just dont do it on a mobile unless you got it plugged into the power! :spoton:

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#9 _LHSL308_

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Posted 20 October 2012 - 05:52 PM

Jim Berry Race clutches 07 38479999

I use a ceramic/metalic wot ever 6 button clutch & pressure plate of his & its brilliant. I drives like an organic clutch

So much better than the 2 Exteme(ly shit) clutches before!!

I have 403rwhp 550ft/lb estimated flywheel torque, has done many runs down the strip & have smoked it in 1st , 2nd & 3rd (gets really silly after that) with no slip or issues
I certainly recommend giving him a call. Just dont do it on a mobile unless you got it plugged into the power!

Sounds expensive not to mention the postage for something this heavy. Really just after a heavy duty clutch and pressure plate locally, part number would be handy as well.

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#10 76lxhatch

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Posted 20 October 2012 - 07:29 PM

The one tonner pressure plate has higher clamping pressure

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Posted 20 October 2012 - 08:20 PM

The one tonner pressure plate has higher clamping pressure

No wonder my clutch is hard to depress

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#12 yel327

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Posted 20 October 2012 - 08:54 PM

Thanks Gene. I want something heavy duty anyway as gonna be throwing out between 350-400HP.

Be careful of the poor old Saginaw with that much hp! They like to fall to bits with a factory rated 250hp 327 or 300hp 350 and skinny tyres!

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Posted 20 October 2012 - 10:41 PM

Be careful of the poor old Saginaw with that much hp! They like to fall to bits with a factory rated 250hp 327 or 300hp 350 and skinny tyres!

Yeah I think we have talked about this in the past. I would like to change it to a muncie but the cost of the rebuild engine and removal has already broke the budget(misses haha). Would like to change it in a few years if still have the interest in the car.

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#14 yel327

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Posted 21 October 2012 - 07:57 AM

Just be careful, no flat changes or big power in any gear especially at peak torque rpm! Send a PM to 73BATHXU1HTBATH350 (Craig) and ask him about the Saginaws and 10-bolt Chev diffs he killed in his HK GTS, before he changed to Muncie and 9". He went back to a Toploader for a while but it ate a few of these too. The engine in that would have been similar power to yours.

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#15 _ht467_

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Posted 21 October 2012 - 08:20 AM

I had been going around in circles trying to sort out clutch issues with my Group C commodore. Stumbled onto the guys at Sunbury Brake & Clutch and they were great.

http://www.sunburybrakes.com.au/

Good info, prompt service and good price.

Regards Jeff

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#16 _LHSL308_

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Posted 21 October 2012 - 09:36 AM

Thats what I'm after, will give them a bell. Thanks all

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Posted 26 October 2012 - 02:08 PM

Rang Sunbury brakes today. Spoke to a guy there who was very helpful and sounded like he knew his stuff. I told him the best thing to do from my end was probably take the clutch and pressure plate with the flywheel to him so we can be sure on getting the right one, he said bring the thrust bearing too just to be sure. looks like its gonna cost around $475.00 for a stage 2. Does that sound ok??

http://www.sunburybr...om.au/prod2.htm

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#18 76lxhatch

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Posted 26 October 2012 - 02:58 PM

It'd cost double that here (probably more actually)

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#19 _LHSL308_

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Posted 27 October 2012 - 11:43 AM

Sounds like a good deal then.

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Posted 01 July 2014 - 05:14 PM

I had been going around in circles trying to sort out clutch issues with my Group C commodore. Stumbled onto the guys at Sunbury Brake & Clutch and they were great.

http://www.sunburybrakes.com.au/

Good info, prompt service and good price.

Regards Jeff

How is their product?

I notice they have a Supra to Holden V8 kit.

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#21 _LHSL308_

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Posted 01 July 2014 - 06:08 PM

No complaints about the clutch it works perfectly. The only problem I've had is with the throwout bearing I bought from them. I need to replace it at some stage as it was making some squealing noises occasionally. It hasn't done it for ages but it will be changed when the gearbox comes out to fix a slight oil leak.