Corvette Performance
C5 | Z06 | C6 | ZR1 | C7

which clutch to get

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 06:12 PM
  #1  
scramblerman's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,419
Likes: 0
From: Romeoville, IL
Default which clutch to get

I know alot of you guys mentioned I go with a Texrailia. Would a stock C6Z06 clutch hold up, maybe a cartek clutch or a centerforce??? I know cartek makes some good stuff. Can get a cartek clutch with new master and slave for about the same price for just a texrailia clutch costs. Anybody run the cartek clutch? Thanks. Just weighing in my options.

btw I have 438rwhp and 386rwtq. Will be doing heads when the exhaust and clutch is out.
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 04:37 AM
  #2  
LSWONGTO's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 574
Likes: 0
From: Ramstein AB, Germany
Default

I have a spec3 and its nice but my friend dave has 03Z06 with textqz700 and its very nice and It will proably out last everything else in the driveline.
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 04:41 AM
  #3  
LS1C5Vette's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 836
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma City
Default

Centerforce Dual Friction (12") FTMFW
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:31 AM
  #4  
Shoaf85's Avatar
10 Second Club
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 430
Likes: 2
Default

An LS7 unit would hold your power but reading your sig shows that you run the car on some sticky tires and I have heard from buddies that the LS7 set up does not like to be slipped much at all. I was considering a SPEC 3+ because they are very popular with the shops in my area but decided to go with a tex oz700. I have seen numerous cars on the forums run the cartek kit as well so it is mostly going to come down to what you are willing to try!
Good luck!
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 09:16 AM
  #5  
blu1's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 629
Likes: 0
From: Charlotte, NC
Default

def a tex 0z700 if you have the funds for it. A little cheaper route with good results is a Spec 3+, there are a few horror stories but you have those with any unit.
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 09:23 AM
  #6  
Sigforty's Avatar
11 Second Club
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,537
Likes: 0
From: Was New Orleans, but swam to Baton Rouge
Default

I know I am happy with my Ram twin Disk. There are a lot of Z06s around here that are also using ram stuff mostly the HD clutch.
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:24 PM
  #7  
GMCHammer's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 470
Likes: 0
From: DFW
Default

Originally Posted by Sigforty
I know I am happy with my Ram twin Disk. There are a lot of Z06s around here that are also using ram stuff mostly the HD clutch.

Reply
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:42 PM
  #8  
scramblerman's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,419
Likes: 0
From: Romeoville, IL
Default

Decisions, decisions!!!!!
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

 Brett Foote
story-1

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-8

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-9

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Apr 8, 2008 | 06:08 AM
  #9  
Shoaf85's Avatar
10 Second Club
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 430
Likes: 2
Default

I am sure the RAM clutches have worked for some but I have two local shops that specialize in LSX cars and they have more problems with RAM than any other clutch. I had a RAM powergrip HD in my car and then 600 miles of break in and on the 3rd pass at the track with it the friction disc welded itself to the flywheel! I know there are horror stories for every clutch brand out there this is just my first hand experience, good luck with your decision!
Reply
Old Apr 8, 2008 | 07:45 AM
  #10  
fastvet's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 588
Likes: 0
From: !!!!TEXAS!!!!
Default

^simular story on the ram clutch. but in our case, I think it was just that the car had too much torque for the clutch. I dont know, I am a spec fan now.
Reply
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 09:03 PM
  #11  
scramblerman's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,419
Likes: 0
From: Romeoville, IL
Default

looking at the Ram clutch now. I have heard good things and bad things about all the clutches. I guess cross my fingers and buy one, hopefully nothing bad happens to it and it lasts.
Reply
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 09:48 PM
  #12  
WhosNXT's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,220
Likes: 0
From: Nashville, TN
Default

What ever you do, please do not listen to the ones recommending the Spec clutches. You do not have to take my word for it, just do a search in the manual section. You will find horror story after horror story. One member actually had a C5 totaled from a Spec exploding. I would tell you to go with the Tex. I have had one and had Zero problems out of it. It may cost a tad more, but the old saying "you get what you pay for" comes into play here. Do yourself a favor and go with a Tex and be done with it. Tex mores than just the 0Z 700 if you are looking for more than a single disk.
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 06:41 AM
  #13  
MattZ28's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 553
Likes: 0
From: FL
Default

Love my Tex OZ700 Z-grip....great for daily driving and bites hard as ****. Definitely get it if you can swing the dough.
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 07:44 AM
  #14  
Sigforty's Avatar
11 Second Club
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,537
Likes: 0
From: Was New Orleans, but swam to Baton Rouge
Default

I second the opinion on not going with Spec. I and numerous friends have found out that if they do not break they wear down extremely fast.
Reply
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 07:58 AM
  #15  
Chris Stewart's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 231
Likes: 0
From: Spanaway, WA
Default

Tex here, I can't believe the abuse it takes. I give it hell with 5K launch, no lift shift, on ET Streets and it says "is that all you got?"
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:51 PM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE