Topic: Which clutch?

[Plekto]

The mechanic I have pulling the old transmission said that unless the clutch is less than a year old, you're better off replacing it when you put in another transmission.

So I need to figure out which one I need.  Currently I have a Centerforce Dual Friction in it and I love how I can abuse it at low speeds and it doesn't burn itself.  Yeah, I know - supposed to be easy on our clutches and all - yada yada... off-roaders know the reality.       

The question I have is - should I go for the 1600lb organic or one of the ceramic?  I drive a lot of city traffic, unfortunately, so having it be tough but not punishing is important.  What's the dual friction rated at?  I know it's a lot tougher than the OEM 900lb - but how does it compare to the MC?

EDIT: I did some research and it seems as if what I really need is a heavier flywheel and a more normal clutch(since it's low rpms that I'm concerned with)  How heavy is the MC flywheel compared to the stock one?  So I guess the question then is 1200 or 1600lb?  Longevity of the drivetrain is also important as well(read that the ceramics are harder on the bearings and such)

[Cheesemaker]

Stay with the organic.  Ceramic clutches are either on or off, there's no slipping a ceramic clutch!  I put in the 1200# turbo one, slightly larger, and the clutch is smooth and easy!  I know alot of the local guys run the centerforce, but if I remember Marlin's are cheaper than a centerforce! 

But I don't see a reason to put a new clutch in, if it still looks good?!

[Plekto [OP]]

Well, I'll have the thing off in a couple of days.  I'll see then.  I checked online and hear a lot of horror stories about the DFs causing more wear to the bearings and flywheel.  Plus, this transmission wearing out certainly can't be doing any good.  I can certainly HEAR the clutch bearings while driving, which is never a good sign.(thankfully MCs kit has all the parts from the looks of it)

Seems CenterForce quality isn't as good as it once was.  Now, a heavier flywheel - that's a bigger deal, evidently.  Just wondering if MCs was better than OEM if I have to get a new flywheel.

[79coyotefrg]

Marlin  regular style, NON CERAMIC,   1600 you will be