So after all of the questions and good advice I yanked out the trans and installed the centerforce pressure plate and disc on the redrilled and refaced original flywheel. Got to drive it for the first time this Saturday and DAMN, THIS THING FLYS!!!!!
I took some measurements before I assembled everything and i had a little over 3/8" clearance between the throwout bearing and the pressure plate. I didnt check it with the orignal parts but I'm thinking that the bearing was in constant contact with the pressure plate and keeping the clutch slightly engaged causing the slippage. Is that possible?
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