99fastws6

Hey guys n gals. Like the title says, it's not "really" an ls7 clutch vs a monster stage 2 clutch, bc I know that's been worn out on here. My dilemma is a little different. Just seeing what you all think. Got a friend that swapped out a monster stage 2 for his ls7 clutch. The clutch has roughly 6k on it. To be honest, I'm sure it didn't see the easiest of days, but he said he never had problems out of it. He was one that never really dumped it, but it probably happened a few times, with some hardcore driving; but that's expected, right He said he would sell it to me, including the pressure plate and 28 lb flywheel for $250. Sound like a great deal? or should I just go ahead and buy a stage 2 monster myself, and call it a day? Mods are in my sig. However, the heads/cam isn't going in til this weekend.

LetsRide

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For me personally I have never serviced or done a clutch replacement. I plan to do so; which is why I have the thought of buying brand new.

01FireTurd

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If u plan on hookin up I wouldn't plan on it lasing long, just get the monster

itsslow98

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So he is selling you the monster or the ls7? Either way its seems like a good deal. If you look at the clutch disc and flywheel you'll be able to tell what type of life is left in it. If the flywheel is all hotspotted and the disc is worn uneven or not much material left then id stay away.

If you cant come to that conclusion yourself and its a monster im sure SNL would respond to an email with pictures and give you an idea. Heck it may even be rebuildable which might be cheaper then buying outright.

Exidous

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If you plan on beating on the clutch at ALL you need to go to the Monster. My LS7 couldn't take repeated roll pulls at 420whp. Once it got hot it slipped a lot.

TheBlueKnight

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If I were you I'd buy it off him and buy a new clutch disc from Monster. That will be way cheaper than buying a brand new kit and you'll have a new clutch disc. I replaced my own clutch in my garage with a Monster and no way would I put a used disc in and have to drop the tranny again to put another in because the current disc only lasted like 1,000 miles or something.

whitedevil

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a level 2 monster? id go for it. their units are STOUT as hell, and last. pulling the trans is a 45 minute job for me, so i wouldnt sweat the disk. now, the ls7 clutch on the other hand, i would NEVER buy a new, or used one for that matter. my personal opinion. As stated before me, you could buy his, and order a new disk, and save money. either way, i would not be afraid of "roughly 6k miles" if your buddy knew how to properly launch his car, and you are confident he had not been "slipping it hard" on the hole shot, like a lot of drivers do.

T AM

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Don't waste your time or money on the LS7. The Monster Level 2 is a good clutch. I've tested every bit of its rated holding capacity plus some and it hasn't given me any trouble.

SF 1HOTLS1

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How much power did u put through that clutch? Nitrous?

murphinator

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The day I throw my ls7 clutch in the trash for a lighter monster without the self adjusting pressure plate will be a good day.

transwiz

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Your signature says that you have a diamond stage 2 in your car now. Why do you want to go with a ls7 clutch? LS7 clutch is good for a stock car with a few bolt on's.
I have a diamond stage 2 and a tick master and love it. My buddy has an ls7 clutch with 450 rwhp and I am not that impressed with it.
Install a better clutch you will be glad you did.

American Psycho

Monster stage 2 with Tick hydraulics; you can't go wrong.

SF 1HOTLS1

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I have the level two in mine. Getting ready to spray it. I figured if people can spray ls7 clutches then the 2 should take it no problem.

COSPEED

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Not setup for spray. Don't bother.

SF 1HOTLS1

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Well according to this post from monster it should.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/manual-transmission/1577449-will-ls7-clutch-fit-my-needs.html

Rise of the Phoenix

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Monster and don't turn back. I say the logic with clutches is like that of buying injectors; always go one size bigger than you need because you never know what future mods you will want.

American Psycho

Good motto to hold your car to. If it ever gets serious in HP; your clutch will still grab.

Rise of the Phoenix

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My Monster stage 3 with Tick master is good for 700+ hp/tq and I'm only making around 440, so I have plenty of room to grow into my dream Procharger build. Cool thing is the clutch still drives like the stock one did.

COSPEED

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If you're going to spray a 50 shot on a car you will drag race 2 or 3 times a year, go for it. If you are bracket racing, forget it. Don't base a clutch on price. Get the correct clutch for what you want to do. The Level 2 is set up for basically a street n/a car in my opinion.

SF 1HOTLS1

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What makes it not nitrous friendly? I Was just thinking a 100 shot and only on the freeway. Its not a slicks and skinnies dumping the clutch at 6k rpm car.