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Old 05-17-2007, 07:02 PM
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Hey everyone. I have a clutch question. I just put a large cam in my car and took it to the track wednesday nite. ...I need a new clutch now. It wouldnt even launch at 3300 rpm, It would just hang and not do anything. What clutch would be good for about 400-500hp? I dont really want to spend more than 500-600. I see that spec is a cheap clutch... but everyone seems to have problems with them. ...lol hence the Cheap*

What would be my best bang for the buck? My car still drives around town ok, but I just need something that I can get a way better 60' out of. Also If I buy used... what should I look for? Will a ls7/ls2 clutch work ok? will I need a new flywheel?

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I would go with an LS7 clutch/LS2 Flywheel combo. They are designed to work together, and will hold 400-500HP at the flywheel no problem.

The LS7 clutch kit retains the factory pedal feel and has excellent durability/reliability, since it has to pass GM's standards to be used in the Z06. So it should hold the power reliably and have a long life as well.
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I would say go for a RAM HD. Its got a dual friction disc. One side is kevlar one side is organic.
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Originally Posted by Specialized
I would say go for a RAM HD. Its got a dual friction disc. One side is kevlar one side is organic.
I believe that setup is rather expensive though. You can get an LS7 Clutch kit with LS2 Flywheel for around $450.



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