I wouldn't BEGIN to want to contribute to a "clutch war" - and will accept what Peter has stated as to spec differences between the LUK and SBC clutch facings at face value. I have nothing but respect for Peter and the SBC reputation for service. That being said, it has become glaringly evident there is a behind-the-scenes controversy/rivalry between LUK and SBC - probably normal for competitors... Here's a few things I think I know

about the 2 different clutch outfits in general from reading on this board:
1. SBC does, or HAS used LUK hardware in their clutches - either in stock or modified configuration - only Peter knows what, if anything, other than clutch facings are changed.
2. At least at current pricing, the LUK Cerametalic sells to TDR members for nearly $400 *less* than the SBC - and any reasonable buyer HAS to ask if the difference in clutch facing alone is worth, or justifies the extra cost.
I have no reason to doubt that over the lifespan of the Cerametalic, greater wear will occur to the flywheel and pressure plate - but IF after a significant period of miles and time, another replacement is needed. it will come with a new pressure plate, and the flywheel merely meeds to be turned or reground - hardly an earth-shattering event - or one that would in itself be a determining factor! After all, both SBC and LUK specify/recommend turning the flywheel on installation of their clutches anyway!
Sure, folks or businesses who seriously use/abuse clutches WILL see the most wear the quickest - sledpullers, dragracers, and hi-performance outfits using their trucks as testbeds for other performance accessories - but they are hardly typical users!
At this point, *I* have no idea how my own LUK Cerametallic will work out over the long haul - and have clearly stated here many times my preference for and intention to buy a SBC replacement for my own slippery OEM clutch - but for me - as with many others, price DOES count - and a nearly $400 savings can't be simply ignored - for anything close to the same amount, SBC would be my hands-down choice - but it wasn't even close - so I made my choice and paid less for the LUK.
Only time and distance will tell if it was the right one or not!
