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Old 08-14-2009, 01:32 AM
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For a LS1 346ci engine v8, 6 speed, whats the best Clutch kit and Rear-end to handle up to 700 HP/TQ??
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wrong section and it whats done to your car is going to point you in the direction of what clutch and rear end. i would go with a 12 bolt or 9 in
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Clutch depends on your mods, and plans with the car, and the rear, the best 2 are probably MWC's Fab9, or maybe even Mosers M9.
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Well, I suppose I am a bit biased but I think that we offer a number of options that would easily suit your power and torque needs. In fact if you provide me with a little more info regarding planned usage I will be happy to make a recommendation for you.

I am sure that there are quite a lot of folks with rear-end suggestions to and they may also want to know your plans. So, let us know and we will be happy to assist you further. Thanks!
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Monster clutches are awesome and can handle a lot of abuse,and MWC ford 9".
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Spec Super Twin and Midwest Chassis. I spent 10 years doing the stuff that would just get me by and I finnaly said enough and did alot of research and did it the right way.
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I would definitely recommend a Monster Stage 3 or higher clutch. You can check them out at www.monsterclutches.com , they are also having a sale right now and you can upgrade to a lightweight flywheel for free. Their customer service is second to none and their 12 month/ 12,000 mile warranty is way better than any other competiter. Quite a few members will chime in and also tell you to put a monster in your car!
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I like Monster Clutches and Strange S60....
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MWC 9' here....still trying to figure out which clutch, i have a Monster Level 6.5 commin next week, will have it running next weekend.
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Strange S60 and Monster, that is a 50% biased opinion though.
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I think we are all still waiting on more specifics for the vehicles planned usage. At least, it would be great to know when making a suggestion on the parts that should be used. SSpower can you share a bit more about your plans for the car? Thanks,
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Originally Posted by SPEC-01
I think we are all still waiting on more specifics for the vehicles planned usage. At least, it would be great to know when making a suggestion on the parts that should be used. SSpower can you share a bit more about your plans for the car? Thanks,

I will agree with you on teh LEVEL of clutch, more info is needed. But rearend, S60 ALL DAY LONG BABY!! Even on a bolt on car (or stock for that matter) the stock 10 bolt is crap.
But, I know what you meant though
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No...FAB 9'....way lighter, mine dosen't make any noise what so ever....prolly the ONLY thing aftermarket wise that has went it and worked w/ out any flaws or problems....un like all this clutch nightmare bs.
Not ment to be a poke or stab at anyone...i have had several bad cases. Hopefully Steve has the fix for it this time!!! One thing is for sure i can tell u already...NO one will take car of u like Steve, he has done EVERYthing possible except come here himself and put it in, that would be nice LOL.
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Originally Posted by Chris05ssTruck
No...FAB 9'....way lighter.....
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S60. While teh 9" is by far and away the most popular rearend out there, the S60 (Dana 60) is still the rear of choice for me. One of the car mag's did a test on some of teh most popular rear ends here @ a year ago, Dana 60, 9", 8.8, 12 Bolt etc....
they weighed them, they did a "horsepower drag" test (how much power did it take to turn each one), price, gear availability, etc...

While teh 60 weighed more, it was not much, and they required @ the same amount of power to turn. If I remember correctly, it actually took more power to turn the 9" over teh 60 (again, it was not much though).

And it was agreed that the 60 is a stronger rear end as well.

Not that it matters much, you have your opinion, I have mine, and I doubt any info that is thrown out there would change your mind (not that I am trying to anyways). My .02.
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I'm happy with my Tex and my Moser 9".



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