SNL performance, or Vette owners with monster clutches in a C5 Vette inside please.
05-07-2009, 06:10 PM
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SNL performance, or Vette owners with monster clutches in a C5 Vette inside please. So there is a clutch sale for monster clutches on the Corvette forum. I currently have a 99 C5 Vette twin turbo making 750/7xx to the wheels on high boost. I run around at 600 rwhp on normal driving. Car is not tracked, but I might make a run or two sometime. Currently have a Textralia oz700 and I hate the damn thing. Chattered since day 1, didnt engage right, bought a tick adjustable which helped but it's still not right.
I understand that the new .5 clutches are guaranteed not to chatter. Is that an actual factory guarantee or just saying that the way they are built that they shouldn't chatter?
What stage would you recommend for my app and can you characterize drivability of the different stages. Also any info on the .5 series would be appreciated as it doesn't seem like your website has much info on them.
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I understand that the new .5 clutches are guaranteed not to chatter. Is that an actual factory guarantee or just saying that the way they are built that they shouldn't chatter?
What stage would you recommend for my app and can you characterize drivability of the different stages. Also any info on the .5 series would be appreciated as it doesn't seem like your website has much info on them.
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05-08-2009, 10:57 PM
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Don't take this the wrong way, but my needs are listed above. Need something to hold up to 7xx TQ, in a street Corvette. Have as much drivability as possible, and no chatter.
Will you be putting the .5 clutch info on your website?
Will you be putting the .5 clutch info on your website?
05-09-2009, 10:44 AM
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I'd recommend the 3.5, the info on the 3.5 will be on our site next week.
If you will give me a call at the shop we can further discuss your questions, the numbers you are making is not a problem for our clutches.
Steve Addison
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817-750-2000
05-09-2009, 10:44 AM
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he is a good guy to deal with. Takes to long to have type written discussions on all the options and specifics that exist.
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05-10-2009, 04:47 PM
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Besides the fact that Steve is so busy, you guys are lucky that he even makes it on here to answer questions. He knows his **** though, and his clutches will hold up in your car.
05-11-2009, 01:19 PM
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I will say that of course I stay busy with owning and operating two companies, however, I'm never too busy for customers or people in general! If you have a question shoot me a pm, it make take a couple of days but I will reply, otherwise, the best way to get a hold of me is through the shop phone.
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Looking forward to the info on the 3.5. The main thing I want to know is if there is a no chatter guarantee. I don't doubt the power handling capability, but if I get another chattery non disengaging clutch I'm going to beat it with a hammer and sell my car. 
05-18-2009, 09:46 PM
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I know everyone is different but how do you have a 700+ horsepower car and care about chatter? Granted I personally don't care much about extra NVH when installing parts as long as they work, but sometimes you have just to deal with it. And lets not forget, we drive Corvettes and F-Body's, they're rattle boxes to begin with.
05-19-2009, 10:24 PM
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I know everyone is different but how do you have a 700+ horsepower car and care about chatter? Granted I personally don't care much about extra NVH when installing parts as long as they work, but sometimes you have just to deal with it. And lets not forget, we drive Corvettes and F-Body's, they're rattle boxes to begin with.
Don't know about your car but mine was never a rattle box. The chatter is not as big of an issue as the shitty disengagement and therefore inability to shift at high RPMS. It makes the car a bitch to drive and not fun. I don't want a fast non fun car. .02c
05-20-2009, 11:19 AM
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I got ya.
