irocchenault

any clutch advice or what would be the best replacement for about 400 hp

ss.slp.ls1

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As far as I know, all aftermarket LT1 clutch kits use the stock pressure plate. I would say buy an OEM replacement clutch kit and replace the clutch disk with a McLeod single disk, 500 series.

Roadwarrior1956

Go Kevlar, so if you do overheat it, it will not be damaged.

irocchenault

im looking for an all new assembly besides the flywheel. pressure plate and everything. it has 79000 miles on the original clutch so it's about time anyway

ss.slp.ls1

iTrader: (36)

I just told you that all the aftermarket kits use the oem pressure plate. Get a new OEM pressure plate and a get a clutch disk of your choice. A McLeod single disk is pretty popular.

irocchenault

ok but wouldn't the pressure plate need to be ground down like the flywheel?

Ihasfip

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He is saying to REPLACE the factory pressure plate with an OEM replacement. And then put a new clutch disk of your choice in it. Not reuse the factory pressure plate.

irocchenault

ok gotcha

Black94Z28

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eh, just get some of the san fransico "men" to help you. I heard they like pushing from the rear

ss.slp.ls1

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integraxtc

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lolerz!!!

OutlawZ

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not true.... the centerforce dual friction uses centrifugal weights to increase pressure on the clutch disc as rotational forces get higher (IE higher RPM's)....

for 400hp the centerforce dual friction is more than enough clutch.... good pedal feel too. You could get away with a stock pressure plate and a centerforce, mccleod, RAM disc as well... depends on how much money you got....

but all pressure plates are not OEM deals....

ss.slp.ls1

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I figured there were some exceptions, but a lot of the so called "upgraded" kits still utilize the OEM pressure plate. You can see the 'Valeo' still stamped on it.

I am sure that he will be fine with just an upgraded clutch disk, if he was making more hp, then I would spend the extra cash on a CF dual friction kit. No need for the overly stiff pedal if you don't have to.

irocchenault

yeah i just ordered the CF dual friction from jegs. hopefully it gets here quick cause my clutch if F$^*ED UP

ss.slp.ls1

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How much are they now?

The Batman

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i was just gonna say never bend over in san fran, but it seems someone else already said something about that

irocchenault

it cost me 600 total with shipping.

OutlawZ

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yeah some pressure plates are OEM deals painted a different color..... I think that's pretty jacked up IMO.

I mean some companies are charging alot for somethign they pay very little for....

Which is why I like centerforce cause they modify the pressure plate for more holding capacity. Never had an issue when I had mine and I was leaving pretty violent on slicks. sidestepping the clutch at 4K+....

Counted Out

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Watch out with the AutoZone clutch kit, the price varies from state to state. It was actually cheaper for me to buy a Ram Powergrip than to buy the AutoZone Clutch kit and replace the disc (which is normally the cheapest option).

camar0corey

iTrader: (22)

CF must be hit or miss, I had a dual friction crap out at around 25k miles, just with bolt ons, car never saw a official track with that clutch and forget launches as I was on street tires. Wish I had pictures.

Whats so bad about driving a M6 in San Fran anyway? I never had any issues when I was out in CA, traffic seemed to flow very well in that city, unless things have changed in the last two years.

What was funny is a friend had a 5 speed S10 with the 2.2, he let a chick who only half knew how to drive a stick drive in San Fran, now that **** was funny. The hilly outlay may be a problem then.