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Old 06-06-2011, 10:31 AM
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I need a new clutch .Ive had a cartek clutch in my car 4 years and it's starting to slip .Any suggestions on a replacement .
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Originally Posted by peterock98
I need a new clutch .Ive had a cartek clutch in my car 4 years and it's starting to slip .Any suggestions on a replacement .
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Been using a Textraila OZ-700 Z-Grip for over 3 years and going very strong. One of the best ones I have ever driven.

Either way do get a Tick Performance Master Cyl and new hydraulics when you do the job. You will not regret.
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I think a rps twin would be over kill my car is making 417 hp at the rear wheels.The Textraila ive heard good things my car has an adjustable master in there now .I drive the car in city so im thinking about gm clutch or something streetable .
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I would just do an LS7 then.
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Enough said......

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I had an LS7 clutch in my 426 rwhp z28, and loved it. Held the power great with stock driveability. Loved it
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Originally Posted by peterock98
I think a rps twin would be over kill my car is making 417 hp at the rear wheels.The Textraila ive heard good things my car has an adjustable master in there now .I drive the car in city so im thinking about gm clutch or something streetable .
The OZ-700 is very streetable.
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you're gonna get mixed reviews with every clutch....some people swear by Spec clutches but since i welded 2 of them to my flywheel with less than 1000k miles with proper break in and 0 track passes, i wouldnt suggest getting one. its really hit or miss sometimes.

im on my 2nd textralia and the only reason its the 2nd is b/c when i did the motor i figured id swap it out since it was out allready. its been a great clutch with near stock pedal feel and i dont have an adjustable master. its held both nitrous and forced induction power for me.
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Your right its hit and miss.I had a problem with a spec III chaddered like a **** and when i called them they sent me a shim
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just put a Tex in mine. Love it, smooth, holds the power.

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Tex was a good clutch for me though it couldn't hold on the spray. Held fine on the motor with dumps on slicks, and great driveability.

My monster S3 has been holding up well so far and also is pretty street friendly. Running a Tick master now definitely get one regardless of which clutch.

Had a spec 3 xpad years ago and hated the chatter, then it welded to the flywheel at the track.
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At your power level a Monster Level 2 would work great. It's been 11.03@125.4 in my h/c C5, feel free to call me if you have any questions. Chris, 817-750-2000
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Hows the monster clutch on the street in stop and go traffic ?
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The Level 2 is a full face carbon/organic disc, so it has an engagement as smooth as stock and the pedal effort is only ~8% more than stock, so it won't leave you walking in circles
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My monster works amazingly being a Monster Stage 3 its more aggressive than the stage 2. So you will have smoother street manners with the Stage 2 and I think they updated that clutch recently aswell with more holding power and maybe material? Bang for the buck the monster is the way to go for sure!!!!!! If I put 108 hard passes on a Stage 3 at near 475rwhp 462rwtq with 60fts as low as 1.45's and daily drive my car the Monster will set you free
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Your power....... LS7 all the way, hell my stock LS6 clutch is holding my power just fine and its gotta push a 4000lb car with 400rwhp on motor and almost 500 on spray.
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Yeah Iam loving my Monster stg3 for over a year now. Launching a 6k on the jug with slicks and no issues. Drives good too on the street.
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Originally Posted by itsslow98
Your power....... LS7 all the way, hell my stock LS6 clutch is holding my power just fine and its gotta push a 4000lb car with 400rwhp on motor and almost 500 on spray.
Curious what kind of times you've turned. FWIW my LS6 clutch would stick to the floor after a hard launch or banging a couple gears with only 400rwhp in a 3100lb car, so I'm curious how yours is holding up with more power and weight to move...
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Originally Posted by SNLPerformance
Curious what kind of times you've turned. FWIW my LS6 clutch would stick to the floor after a hard launch or banging a couple gears with only 400rwhp in a 3100lb car, so I'm curious how yours is holding up with more power and weight to move...
I question the same. I have/had a nearly 4k race weight car making 350 RWHP via Lid, Headers, Cat back, and tune and @ 35k miles was experiencing pedal crash. When I installed the Tex OZ-700 I saw how bad the PP looked. Prev owner had it till 30k and I had only put about 5k on it.

Also it's been said back in the day '02 Z06's blowing the clutch up with a few good slips @ the track.



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