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

Clutch Recommendations

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-27-2010, 05:58 PM
  #1  
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
 
00FlowCamaro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Watertown, WI
Posts: 681
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default Clutch Recommendations

Clutch is going and need to put a new one in this winter. My car just has bolt-ons, maybe step up to a somewhat mild cam setup this winter since I'm dropping the motor for some maintenance. What would you recommend?
Old 09-27-2010, 06:20 PM
  #2  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (15)
 
bigj2717's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 2,062
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

When I had bolt-ons I ran a Ram Powergrip HD and it was great. Grabbed good and easy to daily drive. It should hold up good with a cam too
Old 09-27-2010, 06:48 PM
  #3  
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
 
00FlowCamaro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Watertown, WI
Posts: 681
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Thanks for the suggestion, I was actually looking at that same clutch. It's nice to know it got a good recommendation too.
Old 09-27-2010, 06:59 PM
  #4  
Launching!
iTrader: (3)
 
OlMastaScrilla's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Bloomington MN
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I got the ram powergrip for my bolt on lt1 and its grabs really hard i wouldnt get an HD that might be to much unless you plan on makin some serious power soon.
Old 09-27-2010, 07:38 PM
  #5  
On The Tree
iTrader: (4)
 
LVZ2881's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Las Vegas, NV..but originally from Oregon!!
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

search the forum for competition clutches. They make a good clutch for the money. I paid $299 for a stage 2.
www.competitionclutch.com

Edit: try this thread:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...-its-here.html
Old 09-27-2010, 10:16 PM
  #6  
8 Second Club
iTrader: (18)
 
Slow94Formula's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Rochester, MN
Posts: 872
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 4 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by LVZ2881
search the forum for competition clutches. They make a good clutch for the money. I paid $299 for a stage 2.
www.competitionclutch.com

Edit: try this thread:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...-its-here.html
This is the route I'm going to go when I buy a clutch.
Old 09-27-2010, 11:47 PM
  #7  
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 00FlowCamaro
Thanks for the suggestion, I was actually looking at that same clutch. It's nice to know it got a good recommendation too.
I'm running the powergrip HD. It might be overkill for a bolton car though. Great street manners and grabs like a ****.
Old 09-28-2010, 12:07 AM
  #8  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
alexcoreas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,062
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Competition clutch seems great I want that Guy to add more info. I need a new clutch too
Old 09-28-2010, 12:26 AM
  #9  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (8)
 
gregrob's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: 6,000+ feet
Posts: 5,130
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by alexcoreas
Competition clutch seems great I want that Guy to add more info. I need a new clutch too
What more info would you like. It's all in that thread.

Badass clutch so far. Everyone who has actually used one of these clutches has nothing but rave reviews.
Old 09-28-2010, 12:59 AM
  #10  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
alexcoreas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,062
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Idk its just that ive never heard that brand till now. But ur right I only see positive feedback.
I need to try it out hope my reviews are great.
Old 09-28-2010, 01:00 AM
  #11  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
alexcoreas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,062
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Idk its just that ive never heard that brand till now. But ur right I only see positive feedback.
I need to try it out hope my reviews are great.
Old 09-28-2010, 10:06 AM
  #12  
TECH Resident
iTrader: (8)
 
old93camaro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: el paso, tx
Posts: 778
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

sometimes its the under dog that never gets noticed, but when they do people understand why???
Old 09-28-2010, 04:20 PM
  #13  
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
 
00FlowCamaro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Watertown, WI
Posts: 681
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Which clutch on the site would you recommend for someone that doesn't daily driver and doesn't use it on the strip? I just drive it on the street to have one. I do not plan to have over 400 horsepower anytime soon.
Old 09-28-2010, 05:39 PM
  #14  
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (5)
 
Ponch95's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Heidelberg, Germany
Posts: 326
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by LVZ2881
search the forum for competition clutches. They make a good clutch for the money. I paid $299 for a stage 2.
www.competitionclutch.com

Edit: try this thread:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...-its-here.html


I have gave this clutch hell and it's still running great. This will be the only clutch I will ever buy again.
Old 09-28-2010, 07:34 PM
  #15  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
nascarnate326's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,574
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I have a perfection clutch from Advance Auto and it works great. No slipping, very drivable. Its burnout approved

I think it was like 230 bucks. Got it installed in a day.
Old 09-28-2010, 07:44 PM
  #16  
On The Tree
iTrader: (4)
 
LVZ2881's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Las Vegas, NV..but originally from Oregon!!
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 00FlowCamaro
Which clutch on the site would you recommend for someone that doesn't daily driver and doesn't use it on the strip? I just drive it on the street to have one. I do not plan to have over 400 horsepower anytime soon.
I'd go with this clutch:
http://www.competitionclutch.com/sto...hp?vinvid=6858

it's rated to 550hp, so you should be a-ok with it.
Old 09-28-2010, 10:51 PM
  #17  
TECH Veteran
 
BALLSS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 4,901
Received 87 Likes on 78 Posts

Default

for the $299 the 4134-2250 "looks" to be a solid set up. It would compare to a stock valeo PP with the McLeod DF disc....you pay $410 if you buy a auto part store clutch for $230 and $180 for the McLeod disc.
Old 10-01-2010, 04:18 PM
  #18  
On The Tree
iTrader: (4)
 
LVZ2881's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Las Vegas, NV..but originally from Oregon!!
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Recieved my clutch kit from CCI. here's some photos...

flywheel side:



PP side:



alignment tool and new pilot bushing:



PP, looks like a valeo unit, with new T/O Bearing installed:



and the free t-shirt:





I'll post up more after it's installed and got some miles on it.
Old 10-01-2010, 04:21 PM
  #19  
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

Looks like they tried to copy Ram.



Dual friction clutches are garbage IMO. The side with the "weaker" material is always going to be the weak link. This is how my old mcleod wore....



Old 10-01-2010, 06:17 PM
  #20  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
alexcoreas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,062
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

How long did it take to receive it bro


Quick Reply: Clutch Recommendations



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:03 PM.