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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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I have a 1999 Trans am that I am looking to put a new clutch in. Wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what kind of clutch I should do. The car is completely stock but would like to do some modifications to it like a cam, headders, heads, intake, etc.
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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Use a chevette clutch.
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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spec clutch. made in the usa,built and shipped all in the same week!
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 11:17 PM
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I have a ram powergrip clutch. I payed like 500-600 bucks for and it still holds strong. Its rated to hold up to 500hp. Monsters clutches are pretty gud as well
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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Dual friction centerforce here, holds great
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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Hey Backdraft, thanks for the recommendation.

LS3, here is a link to our parts offering for your application. Take a look and let me know if you have any further questions. Thanks

http://www.specclutch.com/cars/Ponti...Am/1999/Single
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monster level 2
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Monster Level 2. i Got one and beat the hell out of it and it just begs for more... great piece.
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Monster Level 2. i Got one and beat the hell out of it and it just begs for more... great piece.
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I've got a monster level 2...the car is a street, lapping and autox machine. I'm at stock HP for now...don't think i need very much more for my application.

It depends what you're going to do with car? if you're going to drag, GM stock clutches will not hold for very long...if you're ride is solely street, stock is beautiful.

if you do not want to lose your hair prematurely..please install a clutch bleeder line...you're gonna be in there anyways.
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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Spec stage 2 and 3 are also good clutches but you may need to shim the slave cylinder...this will require measurements to determine the width of shim to use, if it's necessary...
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I think I am going to do the right thing and do a Monster clutch.
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Thanks for making the right choice
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