Best LT1 clutch for 530+ RWHP
03-05-2009, 12:39 PM
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Best LT1 clutch for 530+ RWHP I have a 1997 T/A (LT1) that is expected to dyno around mid-500rwhp. I need a good clutch! Mostly street, some strip plans . . . . this is a convertible (just some strip plans) 6 speed
What is the best clutch to with stand the power?
thanks,
Buzz
What is the best clutch to with stand the power?
thanks,
Buzz
03-05-2009, 01:50 PM
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Since verts are heavy I'd put the most durable clutch you can find in it. Top three choices are the street twin, ram and spec stage 3+ or stage 4 (much more aggressive and should have durable differential).
03-05-2009, 02:29 PM
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Is there any chatter issues with these clutches?
Also, What is your take on these recommended clutchs, clutch engagment?
{Meaning are they on/off switches and do the clutch engage with a small amount of pedal feel.}
Also, What is your take on these recommended clutchs, clutch engagment?
{Meaning are they on/off switches and do the clutch engage with a small amount of pedal feel.}
03-05-2009, 02:44 PM
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The only experience I've had is with a ram and the spec clutches I listed. I've heard and read the twin engages pretty close to stock. The Stage 3+ I currently run engages very well. The stage 4 was VERY agressive, but did not chatter. The RAM I ran was years ago. I think somewhere in the 1997 era. Not even sure it is the same clutch offered today, but it too was on/off. The only time it would chatter is sometimes going in reverse. There were tendencies for it to chatter from a stop in 1st gear, but once accustomed to use chatter was easily avoided.
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03-05-2009, 07:48 PM
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Umm... vert guy here.
3rd clutch was a Street Twin, wish I did it the first time around would have saved a nice chunk of money.
Trust me... spend the money once and spend it right.
3rd clutch was a Street Twin, wish I did it the first time around would have saved a nice chunk of money.
Trust me... spend the money once and spend it right.
03-05-2009, 09:09 PM
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this kind of sucks . . . . it was thinking you'll would suggest the street twin!
This is the best clutch I know, if I use this clutch I will just have to save the money up.
Does the McCloed street twin engage into gear easy (on/off), and/or does it allow any slippage?
This is the best clutch I know, if I use this clutch I will just have to save the money up.
Does the McCloed street twin engage into gear easy (on/off), and/or does it allow any slippage?
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03-05-2009, 09:19 PM
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Trust me, in the end you'll save money.
Not a whole lot of sliping going on with this clutch. It can be adjusted slightly (barely at all), but for the most part, the engagement area is rather short.
Don't take your first few rides with this clutch when its raining out... all sorts of fun ensues if you do.
Get the heavy steel flywheel, as the inertia helps with stoplight to stoplight driving.
03-07-2009, 09:35 AM
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Power is not what destroys drivetrain parts. Shock on the driveline and how components are overall treated are the two worst culprits.
