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Old 07-16-2010, 02:25 PM
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Howdy ya'll. Figured I'd make my 1st post to go along with the new clutch going in. I'm sure no one has heard of this company before, and I am going to do a review of how the clutch performs. I am in no way affiliated, nor am I endorsing them, just giving an honest opinion of how the products perform. Now, let's get the formality's out of the way...
I have a '99 Camaro SS (64K original mi, bought for $6k ), with the standard bolt-ons, LS6 intake, 1 3/4" headers, Magnaflow exhaust, Bilstein shocks and struts, new plugs and wires, and a tune by LMR in Houston. The car put down 360 hp to the wheels and 350 lb ft tq.
Alright, clutch in question is from Phoenix Friction. I recieved a new clutch, pressure plate, throwout / pilot bearing, and new GM flywheel. I had to purchase the slave cylinder separtely which they sell for $55 NEW! All together, after shipping from New Jersey to Texas, I spent $450. All parts have a 12 month, 12K mile warranty.
The clutch I bought is their enrty level, or "stage 1" if you want to call it that. Good till 350 hp/tq + 20% (70 xtra hp/tq by my count) because they supposedly under rate their product. I was recomended this kit by a guy named Kurt, who I believe is one of the owners or at least a big wig of some sort.
So, we will see, I'll have it all buttoned back up by monday, then off to the San Antonio area for the break-in. If anyone wants to meet while Im up there just let me know.
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Oh, almost forgot. Please forgive my noob-ism, as I am new to domestics and this site. Through the lurking and post searching I've done, I've seen some of you guys be a bit hard on some of the newbies (granted most of them deserved it), I am not trying to "stir the pot" or cause any problems, I just want to come to this sight for questions/comments/concerns without the fear of being flamed by more knowledgable people than myself. Also, Im not new to performance or racing by any means. I was on houston-imports.com as ZX-Rated II 550rwhp silver 1990 TT 300ZX m5, and that was with 15lbs boost and w/ out the spray. I know a few of you, the Powell's, and I think a guy named Zac that used to have a kenny bell mid 90's cobra (might be getting the name confused with powells little brother). Anywho, little brother Powell should remember me, I had the pleasure of taking a bit of his money one night after a his black vette had trouble keeping up after a 50 roll on i-45 just poking at him a bit, Im sure 90% of yall would beat my *** like a red headed step child. Anyways thanks and have a great day.



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