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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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Both are same price and have mixed reviews, any input on either of these? Will be used for mostly track use and some street probably less the 2K a year. Mid 400 hp/tq at the wheels on ET Street bias ply's and a 3400 lb car. I know I shoould be looking at the Street Twin but I can't swing $1,200 right now.
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My Spec 3+ holds up to 1.55 60' times in a 3700lb car. Not bad engagement. Right now I have a bit of a clutch drag issue, but cannot pinpoint whether or not it's from the PP or not. It's been to Spec twice and of course they swear they've measured it and it's w/in tolerance. I've had two of them. The last one was perfect. No issues. Rear main busted a nut and ruined it so then I got this one.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 09:07 AM
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Good to hear, I ordered a Spec but then found the DFX is available for LTX cars. I have till this afternoon to cancel the Spec order if I change my mind.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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I have a spec 3+ and it holds the 6k side step on the 150 shot.

Not saying much but it turned the ten bolt into minced meat. The s60 just takes it
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What aBout diamond clutches ? The sponsor Texas drivetrain performance makes a clutch kit for lt1 guys ... Rated at 550 hp I believe .. 600 or so for clutch kit and aftermarket flywheel... His ls1 style and t56 rebuilds have not had not one and I mean not one bad review .. Plus I think he's haveing a sell right now .
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What aBout diamond clutches ? The sponsor Texas drivetrain performance makes a clutch kit for lt1 guys ... Rated at 550 hp I believe .. 600 or so for clutch kit and aftermarket flywheel... His ls1 style and t56 rebuilds have not had not one and I mean not one bad review .. Plus I think he's haveing a sell right now .
Their site doesn't show LT1 stuff. I have a Spec 3+ comming, thanks for the response though.
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True but they do .. I found out when I called them for a rebuilt quote .
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Ahh OK well new update, it looks like I found a street twin locally for a good price.
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