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Old 12-09-2005, 04:33 PM
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I have a 2000 Camaro SS with full bolt-ons and I'm pushing 375/380RW. I was woundering if anyone knew of a good clutch I can go with that would be really helpful. Thanx.
Old 12-09-2005, 04:42 PM
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I like the Spec Stage 2 for bolt ons. I have a stage 4 and have had great luck with it.

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My RAM Powergrip is treating me very well - you might want to try their Powergrip HD with the extra HP you're putting down. Good driveablitiy.
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TEXTRALLA SET UP IS WHAT U NEED;; THE BEST THER IS FOR NOW YO'''
GOOD FOR UP TO 1200 H/P... CAN U DIG IT WARRRIORZZZZ... ''
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Old 12-10-2005, 06:40 PM
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the aussie clutch rocks, I got a spec and it lasted not as long as I liked. I got the next on what J-ROD (I think) wrote on it plus jeff is a great person to work with. They offer different kits now but I spent about the same on both and abuse the aussie a lot more and it takes it. And my hydralics still need to be bled for better pedal feel. BTW I had a spec 3 with the thier billet flywheel, adj. master, over 700 miles before a any racing, and 6 months I had to buy another clutch.
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I'll throw in a vote for a SPEC 3 with the upgraded 01+ hydraulics. It's been a good setup for me. A little chatter but that doesn't bother me at all.
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I broke a chunk in the side of my PP with a spec 3 w/ aluminum flywheel, only 850 miles... I'd definitely pick something else other than spec. Seems to be hit and miss with them. I may be going with a textralia for my next clutch next year.
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im gonna go w/ the new aussie clutch that's coming out (full disk and dual friction, they say its even more driver friendley, just like the ls7 but holds more power)
my goal for my car
n/a 450 rwhp
n20 550rwhp
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Where can i find one of these aussie clutches?
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LS7 clutch.... look at sig
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LS7 clutch.... look at sig
another vote for the ls7 clutch.
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LS7 clutch
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I guess i'll put in a vote for the RAM HD or LS7. The Tex is just too damn expensive IMO.
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Spec has a new Stg 3+ with a solid carbon metallic disk, and is supposed to be very user friendly. It also is supposed to handle 780rwtq. I'm thinking about going with it. I've had a Spec Stg 2 for 2 1/2 years no problems other than the balance being fk'd up on the install. Had to take it out and have it balanced.
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I didn't really look at the LS7 clutches however, I did buy the Textralia and i'm loving it!
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I have a stage 4 in my car. I like it, but for some reason my taste in the car is changing, and I might step it down if I ever get the tranny out for a rebuild. I didnt want to go with another spec becuase ive had one blow on me, but now that I see theyre SFI approved I might give them another shot, just in the form of a stage 2+ or 3+ hopefully something with less chatter.
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Are all the Spec's SFI? I can't make up my mind on a 3+ or a 5. I know a guy with a 5 and he claims it drives great, but the 3+ is what I'm really interested in because of the big torque it can handle and driveability. Only thing is I don't know anybody using the 3+ for their experiences.
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I purchased my Textralia from http://www.AACorvette.com great tech service from Textralia - highly recommended




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