drenner43

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I'm building a stroker, not decided on exact size yet, between 408-422. This will be going in a 1950 Chevy Pickup. The goal is around 600 fwhp. The truck will be mainly street driven, and quite a bit. No track racing. Just maybe the occassional street race. I want a clutch I dont have to worry about slipping and something that has a fairly easy peddle feel that's not going to wear me out in stoplight traffic. Any suggestions?

SPEC-01

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Let me know what motor and transmission you will be using and I will be happy to assist you. We offer options for lots of applications and I am sure we can provide what you need. Thanks!

drenner43

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It will be an LS motor mated to a t56. Anybody else have any suggestions?

04gto5.7

Tranny stock or built

drenner43

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It will probably be stock for a while. I'm assuming it should be able to handle my combo pretty well in stock form since I wont be fligging it too hard?

Anybody know anything about the monster clutches?

BALLSS

I don't have direct experience with Monster but have read good reports.

There are multiple "good" clutch companies to chose from.

My $02 is with the power you will be making and the weight of the truck you should consider a "dual disc" clutch vs single disc. If you go with a single disc than one with a more aggressive disc like many make (3 and up) but some street maners will be left behind. A dual disc will keep those but hold very well with the HP you make.

The dual set up will cost $400+ more but will last under "spitited" use with very good street maners (no chatter)

There are always trade off's. A aggressive single disc can hold the power but give up some street maners (street maners is subjective, some feel a aggressive single disc is fine while others don't like the chatter). A dual will hit the wallet harder but IMHO live way longer and drive like stock but have a firmer clutch pedal.

I would also get a drive shaft with 1350 yokes...sounds like you will be making some power and of course wanting to use it :-)

McLeod, SPEC and I assume Monster should make a twin or single disc clutch for your application

sweetride98

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I put a centerforce dual fricition clutch in my 98 T/A love it great for a DD and graps when I want to drag. I have heard of other ppl having chatter with this but i didnt, I just resurfaced the stock flywheel and gave it a good 1000 mile break in period.

SNLPerformance

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A Level 3 Monster would easily handle your power and only requires 8% more pedal effort than stock. I'd recommend sticking with the 28lb Billet Flywheel since it's going into a pick-up, feel free to call me if you have any questions. Chris, 817-750-2000

drenner43

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Thanks for the input guys. Anybody else have any suggestions or input for single vs. dual disc?

TDP

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I'd stay with a single disc. It's not necessary to go to a twin, and definitely not worth paying 2x or 3x more for it. I'd recommend a Diamond Stage 2 complete kit. See the website listed below in my sig. Also, do some searching/reading on here about it. You'll find a TON of excellent customer reviews. This setup is good for 600/600 and comes out to 43lbs for the total rotating assembly (clutch and flywheel). Stock is 49lbs, so you lose about 12% of the mass, increasing your engine's efficiency. With this clutch, you won't lose any driveability, but it will still easily handle the power you're making. The basic kit is $409 on the website and the complete kit is $759.