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Old 04-18-2011, 05:12 PM
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So I have decided to only do a bolt-on build for my Camaro. I should not need a very heavy clutch at all since the car will only be making roughly ~350whp. I have given the LS7 clutch some thought, but heard a lot of complaints about how heavy the LS2 flywheel is. Any clutches I should be looking into? This is a budget build FYI. Thank you.
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When my SS was only bolt-on, I got the ls6 clutch[it was an upgrade for 98-2000 yrs] and really liked it.Had zero issues until h/c, slicks & 5500rpm launches.
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What kind of mileage did you get out of the clutch/driving style do you have? I plan on hitting the track once or twice a year, a few street digs, but nothing all that hard on the clutch.
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get the lightest one you can afford.
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Check out diamond clutches i have a stage 3 in my camaro, a buddy and i just put in a stage 2 in his trans am and they work great. Look at the stage 1, it would be perfect for you. diamondclutch.com
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Originally Posted by LS1T56FTW
What kind of mileage did you get out of the clutch/driving style do you have? I plan on hitting the track once or twice a year, a few street digs, but nothing all that hard on the clutch.
I was pretty hard on that clutch.Alot of track times. I had put a moser 12b around the same time,1.6-1.7 60 ft,s all day no slipping or missed shifts. After the h/c I went with a puck style clutch, it was great for holding power but hard to drive at times.Alot of chatter with some weird sounds.



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