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Old 06-13-2012, 02:23 PM
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Question LS2 GTO Clutch decisions

Car has full bolt ons and makes 400whp/400wtq, weights around 3500lbs curb weight. I can smell the clutch and the pedal goes short every time I take a trip to mexico to do some racing. So, I think it's time for a new clutch. I will also be getting a Tick master cylinder at the same time.

I am trying to cut rotating mass off of the car as well. With a CF driveshaft, new wheels and tires, and a lightweight flywheel I should lose about 60lbs of rotating mass. Therefore I DO NOT want the LS7 clutch. Why? Because not only does it weigh more, it is larger and pushes the weight even farther out.

-A heavy pedal is not a problem
-Full faced clutch a must
-lightweight flywheel and pressure plate a must
-Keeping chatter down is a bonus

Clutch Suggestions?
The Spec 3+ has been recommended, is it what I am looking for?

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bump, I'm shopping for a clutch and nobody wants to sell me one?

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The 3+ is a great option (of course it is a little heavier than a similar puck-type disc but you indicate that you want smoothness and that a full-faced disc is a must) that will easily cover your output and wanted specifications. If you want to lighten things up further you could opt for an Aluminum Pressure-Plate and Aluminum flywheel. Let me know if you have any further questions and I will be happy to assist you. Thanks,
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Originally Posted by SPEC-01
The 3+ is a great option (of course it is a little heavier than a similar puck-type disc but you indicate that you want smoothness and that a full-faced disc is a must) that will easily cover your output and wanted specifications. If you want to lighten things up further you could opt for an Aluminum Pressure-Plate and Aluminum flywheel. Let me know if you have any further questions and I will be happy to assist you. Thanks,
Can you tell me how much this setup would weigh? The Spec 3+ with your lightweight flywheel and pressure-plate? Thanks, I'm just trying to do some calculations to figure out how much rotating mass I'm about to cut off the car.



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