LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

Which clutch??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-28-2008, 10:41 AM
  #1  
11 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
SpeedDensityZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Macclenny FL
Posts: 852
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default Which clutch??

I have been doing some looking around on the stores here. I see that everyone offers the SPEC clutches and it seems like they have a good rep. I also seen the website for competition clutches. Does anyone have any experience with them?? Just trying to narrow my search for when I buy the clutch.
Old 11-28-2008, 11:30 AM
  #2  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (26)
 
kinglt-1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Ft. Wayne, IN
Posts: 5,794
Received 196 Likes on 138 Posts

Default

Spec stage 3 has been a good clutch for me. It's got about 7k on it no problems, holds well. When it's cold, it works similar to the stock unit. When you make a couple hard runs, it is less forgiving but not to bad.
Old 11-28-2008, 12:03 PM
  #3  
11 Second Club
iTrader: (6)
 
ElkySS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Houston Tx
Posts: 2,149
Likes: 0
Received 31 Likes on 24 Posts

Default

iv got a spec 2. this thing chattered its *** off when i first put it in. its been in for about 4 months (i think) and most of it has gone away. i seriously thought i was going to break something it was so bad. but now it performs almost like stock but if you heat it up a little, its almost an on-off switch it grabs so well. the spec 2 release bearing broke on me so they sent me one from a spec 3 and is working fine now.
Old 11-28-2008, 12:12 PM
  #4  
11 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
SpeedDensityZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Macclenny FL
Posts: 852
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Does anyone have some input on the clutches from Competition Clutch? I was looking a the 2600 series.http://www.competitionclutch.com/sto...hp?vinvid=6669
Old 11-28-2008, 12:13 PM
  #5  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (4)
 
LM97Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: S.W. Missouri
Posts: 1,291
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I think the Monster clutches are the way too go, they may be alittle more, but they sure look great, if or when i ever upgrade my clutch, i'll use them.
Old 11-28-2008, 01:37 PM
  #6  
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (2)
 
lt1z28camaro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 364
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

RAM Powergrip HD here with billet steel spec flywheel. This clutch is basically on/off. grabs well. Kinda hard to get used to though. I don't see this slippin anytime soon with my setup.
Old 11-28-2008, 06:19 PM
  #7  
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (4)
 
Low N Slow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Stanwood, WA
Posts: 546
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

You can't go wrong with the Mcleod Twin disk. Mine drives pretty much like a stocker and hooks hard enough to find any weak links. It's expensive but comes with a billet flywheel and an adjustable master cylinder.
Old 11-28-2008, 06:59 PM
  #8  
TECH Apprentice
 
1redta's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: fort campbell
Posts: 347
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default re

+2 on the Street Twin I've driven it in Nashville stop and go traffic w/o a problem
Old 11-28-2008, 09:03 PM
  #9  
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (5)
 
kierstyn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: TN
Posts: 679
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I have talked to Chris at Competition clutch and he says his clutchs are good for around 400hp! You may want to give him a call and see what he says though! He has good prices on his clutchs if you can work something out.
Old 11-28-2008, 09:12 PM
  #10  
Banned
iTrader: (36)
 
daniel6718's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: garland tx
Posts: 3,760
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

lol my stocker has helt 540 fl lb in a 3650 car for about a year...slippin it at the track killed it...im about to look for clutches also..but im goana go twin disk i think and a single 76
Old 11-28-2008, 10:10 PM
  #11  
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (5)
 
kierstyn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: TN
Posts: 679
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I imagine his clutchs will handle more but he rates his low so the buyer has a good clutch to hold the power they need! I think he does it that way so people dont buy it and think it will handle more and it dosnt! I have one and it has held up good so far! Oh and my car makes a little more than 400!
Old 11-28-2008, 10:29 PM
  #12  
TECH Resident
 
nighthawk15's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Spokane, WA
Posts: 749
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

Ive had a Ram Powergrip for a while now. Seems like a great clutch so far. Grabs like a clamp and feels mostly like stock. Mine chatters a bit but its not bad IMO.
Old 11-29-2008, 02:43 PM
  #13  
8 Second 6 Speed Director
iTrader: (6)
 
taner's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: windsor, ont. canada - Home of the fastest LT1 6spd.
Posts: 3,293
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

for what it is worth, I wouldn't run anything but a Mcleod street twin! only way to fly!

and i have put it through it's paces, from 320 rwhp all the way to approximately 900 rwhp.

just my .02

g'luck on your choice.
Old 11-29-2008, 02:49 PM
  #14  
hashtagBMW
iTrader: (38)
 
Speed Density's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Boise, Idaho
Posts: 6,572
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

There is a new player in the market for late model clutches too - www.monsterclutches.com and they seem to be a pretty solid unit.
Old 11-29-2008, 02:54 PM
  #15  
11 Second Club
iTrader: (6)
 
speed_demon24's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Ocala, FL
Posts: 4,609
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Speed Density
There is a new player in the market for late model clutches too - www.monsterclutches.com and they seem to be a pretty solid unit.
LS1 clutches don't work with LT1s
Old 11-29-2008, 03:01 PM
  #16  
hashtagBMW
iTrader: (38)
 
Speed Density's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Boise, Idaho
Posts: 6,572
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by speed_demon24
LS1 clutches don't work with LT1s
Good eye. There was a post in the admin section about them possibly doing LT1 stuff, looks like i got carried away.
Old 11-29-2008, 05:50 PM
  #17  
11 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
SpeedDensityZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Macclenny FL
Posts: 852
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I like the street twin but, I'm more of a budget racer because of the economy. I had a Powergrip HD when I was cam only running 12.7's but, I'm looking for something different this time.




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:46 AM.