LS7 Clutch strength
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i have seen LS7 powered vettes make over 500 to the wheels and this clutch is still sufficient. there are plenty of guys on here with 50+ passes on this clutch dropping it at near 7k and it still drives like stock. unless you have nitris or a blower, this clutch is a very good upgrade from stock, with stock like feel to it. after my heads and cam, this clutch still holds up to low RPM 2nd gear burn outs. i love it
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i have seen LS7 powered vettes make over 500 to the wheels and this clutch is still sufficient. there are plenty of guys on here with 50+ passes on this clutch dropping it at near 7k and it still drives like stock. unless you have nitris or a blower, this clutch is a very good upgrade from stock, with stock like feel to it. after my heads and cam, this clutch still holds up to low RPM 2nd gear burn outs. i love it
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The LS7 clutch being an OE clutch was designed for smoothness in a light car. It uses a heavy flywheel, a disc with a low coefficient of friction and a self-adjusting pressure plate on a budget. With that being said it can't take a lot of abuse ie launching, power shifting as the disc will slip and the heat weakens the diaphragm springs not allowing the clutch to disengage. That is why our Level 1 is superior and is severely under-rated 450rwhp.
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ok first off thanks for all of the input! here is my scenario however. I bought the car bolton and cam only with the ls7 clutch in it. It is my DD and I love the smoothness. As of now im probably at around 385 wheel HP. Im soon doing heads and more cam and Im wondering if the clutch will hold of course? then also if it doesnt whats my best option for this being my DD and occaisional mustang eater. Ive been to the track 3 times over about a year and dont launch any higher than idle (the car will always be on street tires)
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thats the plan so far. just wanted to be sure i didnt need to budget a new clutch in at the same time (gonna take alot longer). if it will hold for even 6 months that will be fine
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I have been running the ls7 clutch kit for about 3 years now and shes been great. Held up launching at 5k for 3 years on Hoosiers. I recently added a big cam and at 44x RWHP. Made 5 passes in first event and clutch held a 10.99 best pass leaving at 5800. Next event 3 weeks later, Clutch would not hold a launch at all.
The car still drives normal on the street but im a dragstrip junky so Shes done for and coming out for a Monster stage 3!!!!!!!
The car still drives normal on the street but im a dragstrip junky so Shes done for and coming out for a Monster stage 3!!!!!!!
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I have been running the ls7 clutch kit for about 3 years now and shes been great. Held up launching at 5k for 3 years on Hoosiers. I recently added a big cam and at 44x RWHP. Made 5 passes in first event and clutch held a 10.99 best pass leaving at 5800. Next event 3 weeks later, Clutch would not hold a launch at all.
The car still drives normal on the street but im a dragstrip junky so Shes done for and coming out for a Monster stage 3!!!!!!!
The car still drives normal on the street but im a dragstrip junky so Shes done for and coming out for a Monster stage 3!!!!!!!
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