Replacement clutch on the cheap
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Replacement clutch on the cheap What kind of clutch combos have you guys ran that dont cost an arm and a leg and perform decent.
I'm thinking stock PP and Hays or Mcleod disk?
I have what I "think" is a Valero stage 2 clutch in there right now.
Is valero stock? Maybe it's just a stocker Has about 40K on it and is still doing pretty good even with the slicks and nitrous but it slipped a fair amount in 1st the other night so I know it's going to give up eventually.
I'm thinking stock PP and Hays or Mcleod disk?
I have what I "think" is a Valero stage 2 clutch in there right now.
Is valero stock? Maybe it's just a stocker Has about 40K on it and is still doing pretty good even with the slicks and nitrous but it slipped a fair amount in 1st the other night so I know it's going to give up eventually.
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Not going to waste money on a stocker. They're tough, but I want to step it up just a little.
Just get a street twin and be done with it.I always say..ya just want to step it up a alittle just make it better than stock or just for now.If I would buy the right **** the first time I could have saved myself alot of money.I saw a used one on the classifieds,he wants $450,you can send it to Mcleod and get it rebuilt for 450
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I have always had great luck with Spec. My stage 3 held to 700RWHP. I am currently running a Stage 3 + which is rated to something like 825 Ft lbs.
I would run there stage 2+ or there 3+. They are also decently priced.
I would run there stage 2+ or there 3+. They are also decently priced.
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I had a powegrip HD it worked good on my car with just grears and bolt ons but when i put the stroker in it fried it on the dyno not even 3000 miles on it. I replaced it with a Spec 4 and cant be happier
If youre putting down that kinda power dont skimp and buy a cheap clutch. I know how you feel not wanting to spend the money on a twin disk but think about a spec 3 or 3+. I put a stage 4 in my car cuz i got a steal on it but alot of people wont want to dd on it but i love it.
Here is my Opinion I had a Spec 2 in My Car years ago,The car put down 530 rwhp on the kit,I put 40k Miles on the clutch when the motor went in the car I sold it to a friend of mine and when he pulled the clutch it still looked good!!I was very impressed with Spec quality.I recently got back into an LT1 again and Needed a Good clutch I searched and Searched it drove me crazy!!! I really wanted a Mcleod Twin,But couldnt afford the retail prices, so I took a leap and I called them and they hooked me up with a Remaned unit for $900 When I got the clutch It looked brand new!! If you are looking to spend less look into Spec 2+,3,or 3+,Zoom HD Clutch or RAM HD Clutch most of those can be had in the $500 Range.
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I'll be watching this thread... I'm in need of a clutch that's a little stronger than a stock clutch, but don't want to spend the money on a street twin just yet.. (Swapping to a LS serries next year so... yeah.. haha)
I swapped from the McLeod to my ram powergrip HD with no complaints. It drives better and grabs a hell of a lot harder. I probably only have 7k miles on it so far so I can't comment on the longevity but I do daily drive my car.
And to all the people recommending the street twins... do you know how hard they are on the rest of the drive-train?
we have been putting 446rwhp and 425tq to a stage 4 competition clutch and its been great! pedal feels good while just street driving and grabs great under power!
Not very expensive either...$305 to your door....
Not very expensive either...$305 to your door....