Key Features
- 26-spline 1-1/8" hub designed specifically for TREMEC TKO and T-56 transmission conversions
- Full Kevlar/Kevlar facing delivers twice the service life of stock organic facings
- 400 ft-lb torque capacity for high-performance street and open-track applications
- 10" long pattern with 3-1/8" bolt spacing using 5/16"-18 pressure plate bolts—direct fit for stock 289/302 flywheels
- Diaphragm pressure plate with sprung hub and marcel spring for smooth engagement and vibration dampening
- Hand-assembled in-house with quality inspection before shipping
- Complete kit includes mechanical throw-out bearing, pilot bushing, and alignment tool
- 1-year defect warranty—Made in the USA
Description
Upgrading a classic Ford small block to a TREMEC TKO or T-56 transmission creates a clutch fitment challenge: the modern 26-spline input shaft requires a clutch disk that matches both the transmission spline count and your existing 10" long pattern flywheel. The MDL Superior clutch kit solves this directly, pairing a 26-spline 1-1/8" hub with the factory Ford 10" long bolt pattern so you can retain your stock 289/302 flywheel while gaining TREMEC compatibility.
The engineering focuses on durability and street drivability. The full Kevlar/Kevlar facing construction provides consistent friction characteristics with approximately double the service life of conventional organic materials—critical for enthusiasts who actually drive their builds. The sprung hub design incorporates marcel springs for vibration dampening, delivering the smooth pedal engagement that makes a performance car livable in traffic. The diaphragm pressure plate uses the classic 3-1/8" bolt spacing with 5/16"-18 fasteners, ensuring direct bolt-on installation to factory-drilled flywheels.
Rated at 400 ft-lb torque capacity, this clutch is sized appropriately for high-performance street and open-track use without being over-built for the application. The Kevlar facing material handles repeated heat cycles better than organic alternatives while maintaining the progressive engagement characteristics that aggressive race clutches sacrifice.
Every Superior clutch disk is hand-assembled at MDL facilities in Caldwell, Idaho, with quality control checkpoints throughout the build process. The result is a ready-to-install kit that arrives inspected, tested, and backed by a 1-year defect warranty with lifetime technical support.
Kit Includes
- Diaphragm pressure plate—10" long pattern, 3-1/8" bolt spacing, 5/16"-18 bolts
- Clutch disk with full Kevlar/Kevlar facings—26-spline 1-1/8" hub, sprung carrier with marcel spring
- Mechanical throw-out bearing
- Pilot bushing
- Clutch alignment tool
- Installation and break-in instructions
- Lifetime technical support