View Poll Results: Best clutch for the $$
O'Reilly's OEM + McLeod disc
20
15.50%
RAM Powergrip
8
6.20%
RAM Powergrip HD
22
17.05%
RAM Premium Replacement
2
1.55%
RAM HDX
8
6.20%
Spec Stage 1
4
3.10%
Spec Stage 2
14
10.85%
Spec Stage 3
37
28.68%
Spec Stage 4
9
6.98%
Zoom MU
5
3.88%
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VOTE: Best clutch for $$
Fidanza flywheel (balanced/resurfaced)
Autozone LT4 pressure plate
McLeod performance disk (7500 rpm shifts)
All professionally installed
I properly broke the setup in for over 500 miles. My first pass at the dragstrip, the clutch slipped all the way until 5th gear just like my stocker did. Needless to say, I'm not that happy with it, especially since it should hold way more than what I have for power.
Supernaturalta - that sux bad!
I ran a spec 2 in my car for almost 40K miles with a stock motor and a 125 shot....then with my 383 setup(28 more hp than the old nitrous/stock motor). ran low 8's in the eighth mile- never gave a lick of trouble! Finally done it is doing 4K rpm dumps on slicks on night at the track. Threw in a Spec 4 then and I prolly have 10-15K on it(HARD HARD miles)- It is just now showing evidence of some slip- yet last weekend I cut my best 60' times ever, and finally broke into the 11's, with this wore out Spec 4.
Prolly going street twin next myself. But I always hear how terrible Specs are...but I must say- I've have great luck with them.
I ran a spec 2 in my car for almost 40K miles with a stock motor and a 125 shot....then with my 383 setup(28 more hp than the old nitrous/stock motor). ran low 8's in the eighth mile- never gave a lick of trouble! Finally done it is doing 4K rpm dumps on slicks on night at the track. Threw in a Spec 4 then and I prolly have 10-15K on it(HARD HARD miles)- It is just now showing evidence of some slip- yet last weekend I cut my best 60' times ever, and finally broke into the 11's, with this wore out Spec 4.
Prolly going street twin next myself. But I always hear how terrible Specs are...but I must say- I've have great luck with them.
Last edited by Leedogg; Oct 24, 2008 at 07:28 PM.
'Cause that is how they are. both of mine exibited some chatter- but like stated earlier- you quickly learn the proper way to launch it to reduced the chatter. But I know a few guys that have had issues- but I also know other like me that have had good luck with them.
Now I have heard great things about the Ram clutches too. I have considered them- but I am hoping to step up to a 200 shot next year...I think the McCleod is the right choice for 600+ hp.
Now I have heard great things about the Ram clutches too. I have considered them- but I am hoping to step up to a 200 shot next year...I think the McCleod is the right choice for 600+ hp.
buy next year ill be planning on running the 150 shot and hav the heads ported the. tires lll be runnin r hoosier 27x10.5-15. wat cluth do u all think? im not tryin to spend 1100 on a twin disc though.
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However, I was able to get the car down the track 6 times that night after letting it cool down for about an hour. I just didn't launch quite as hard.
My first attempt at a pass when it slipped, I gave it hell, and tried to launch at 5500rpm. The drag radials hooked and the clutch didn't.
Ironically, when I had my stock clutch in, the last time I went to the track with it, it slipped on me the same way, except it was on the 2nd pass of the day and I was on street tires. I let it cool down the same way and was able to get the car down the track on the next (and only) attempt without slipping. Then, when I had the clutch taken out, it still looked good - even after that and 65k miles of use. Go figure. So I think the McLeod will be all right. I just won't be able to launch off the limiter or anything.
However, I was able to get the car down the track 6 times that night after letting it cool down for about an hour. I just didn't launch quite as hard.
My first attempt at a pass when it slipped, I gave it hell, and tried to launch at 5500rpm. The drag radials hooked and the clutch didn't.
Ironically, when I had my stock clutch in, the last time I went to the track with it, it slipped on me the same way, except it was on the 2nd pass of the day and I was on street tires. I let it cool down the same way and was able to get the car down the track on the next (and only) attempt without slipping. Then, when I had the clutch taken out, it still looked good - even after that and 65k miles of use. Go figure. So I think the McLeod will be all right. I just won't be able to launch off the limiter or anything.
Quick question guys, didnt want to make another thread. How power does a stock clutch hold, and what's a cost effective clutch for a cc306 cammed LT1 with every bolt-on?
Im looking at different clutches, but my car doesnt see more than 20miles a month and is going to see mostly race duty. Im leaning towards the OEM clutch kit with the McCleod disk but im not sure how power it will hold.
Im looking at different clutches, but my car doesnt see more than 20miles a month and is going to see mostly race duty. Im leaning towards the OEM clutch kit with the McCleod disk but im not sure how power it will hold.
Didnt see Monster Clutches on the poll, have any more info on them? My clutch went last week and now Im debating on whether I should just get an AC Delco unit which seemed to work fine.
Edit: Found their site, but it says for LS series vehicles. Price sounds good, but I can't dish out that much money for my car.
Edit: Found their site, but it says for LS series vehicles. Price sounds good, but I can't dish out that much money for my car.
I still say check locally for a reputable place that only builds clutches. I got one for around $440 that says the clamping force is 3500. Drives just fine, throwout bearing is loud as hell when its cold and the clutch pedal is out in neutral, but other than that no complaints. I don't know the details, one guy in the FL section has this nasty vette though and it reads like he had two different spec clutches explode.
and where can i find a twin disk for and lt1?
Didnt see Monster Clutches on the poll, have any more info on them? My clutch went last week and now Im debating on whether I should just get an AC Delco unit which seemed to work fine.
Edit: Found their site, but it says for LS series vehicles. Price sounds good, but I can't dish out that much money for my car.
Edit: Found their site, but it says for LS series vehicles. Price sounds good, but I can't dish out that much money for my car.
EDIT: I didn't see that you were an LT1. Sorry dude!
They're a speed shop in the Dallas area that recently started producing their own clutches due to the fact that they weren't satisfied with most of the clutches on the market. I don't think I can link their website on here because they aren't a vendor, so just google it. They're running a hell of a special for the holidays right now. A **** ton of people are running their clutches on the GTO forum I'm on and 99.9% are more than happy. Plus this place has excellent customer service (good luck finding that these days). I personally just blew through my stocker recently and will be buying a stage 3 monster next friday. Good luck on with whatever you decide to buy.
EDIT: I didn't see that you were an LT1. Sorry dude!
EDIT: I didn't see that you were an LT1. Sorry dude!