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Old May 7, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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02 z28. Will be making around 450-475 rwhp. And then an occasional 150 nos shot. Car is a DD. what would be a good streetable clutch that isn't crazy expensive? Any suggestions for flywheel weight/material?
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Old May 7, 2012 | 10:56 PM
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Talk to Jason from texas drivetrain performance he sales that diamond clutch.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 11:12 PM
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I was thinking monster or spec, but only cause im not familiar with diamond
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Old May 8, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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Monster or diamond
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Old May 8, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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diamond or a LS7
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Old May 8, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 67SS&99SS
diamond or a LS7
I didn't think the ls7 could handle 450 rwhp, not counting the nitrous. Maybe I was thinking of something else. Anyone have any thoughts on this
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Old May 9, 2012 | 08:20 AM
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I have been debating bt monster and diamond for a while, but I have concluded that diamond stage 2 is the way im going to go. LS7 i have read threads where people have issues try to find one on Texas Diamond clutches.
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Old May 14, 2012 | 12:35 PM
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Simply, there are a number of options available that will handle your planned torque while providing good drivability. I would suggest our Stage 2+ and steel flywheel which when paired together will provide great daily-drivability and capacity. Take a look at the link below and let me know if you have any further questions. Thanks!!

http://www.specclutch.com/cars/Chevy/Camaro/1998/Single
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here you go, great clutch, ceramic, and will take a beating. you could launch off spray with this one

http://www.lashwaymotorsports.com/mo...h-level-3.html
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All i can say is do your homework read ab each clutch and look at reviews on this forum and others. I have been researching for months and i posted what i chose.
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Old May 14, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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south bend clutch ftw !! they are freaking sweet daily driver clutches if u get a full face one
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Old May 14, 2012 | 04:01 PM
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Did you end up going with the Stage 2 Diamond Clutch? What all comes with it. How is it handeling? Everything you wanted it to do?
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Old May 14, 2012 | 04:29 PM
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Monster, but I'm a bit biased.

Give us a call and we'll get you taken care of. We've got a better warranty, better customer service, and have been proven time and time again on the track. Our Level 2 has been high 10's, Level 3's have been low 10's, and our 11" Ceramic has gone mid 9's... can't say that about everyone elses singles that you can still daily drive.
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