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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 02:17 AM
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I know it's probably been covered a million times but this forum has the worste search and I'm on a smartphone to boot I couldn't find anything, almost finished with my winter build up and I'll be ordering a clutch soon. I'm hoping for around 400whp range plus or minus. Car is not a daily nor is it a once or twice a month car.....that being said I also don't "baby" it, the car is my toy and I treat it as so. Any recommendations on a clutch? It will only see the track maybe 3 times max a summer
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I know it's probably been covered a million times but this forum has the worste search and I'm on a smartphone to boot I couldn't find anything, almost finished with my winter build up and I'll be ordering a clutch soon. I'm hoping for around 400whp range plus or minus. Car is not a daily nor is it a once or twice a month car.....that being said I also don't "baby" it, the car is my toy and I treat it as so. Any recommendations on a clutch? It will only see the track maybe 3 times max a summer
Ls7 clutch. I daily drive mine as well and the ls7 clutch has stock feel but holds strong.
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 12:04 PM
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I was originally planning on that but then started researching it and a lot of ppl bitch about when it gets hot.
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Bang for the buck our Level 1 with 28lb billet steel flywheel is $629.99, don't hesitate if you have any questions.
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I read around 400hp I would want a monster stage 2
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any insight on that^^^^
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We rate the Level 1 at 450rwhp
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im hoping to be around 400+ or minus 10hp on my 98 z i dont really even want to consider the stage 1 but do you recommend the 2 or 3?
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The 2 has no sacrifice in driveability and would be what I'd recommend if staying NA.
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Hey what would you recommend for me? Right now I am making 396hp and 379tq through an auto with a converter. I am swapping out to a manual in spring and looking into which clutch would work best.
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I researched for hours today and there's not a bad thing to say about monster. I got myself a stage 2 today
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Monster stage 2 and call it a day.
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Hey what would you recommend for me? Right now I am making 396hp and 379tq through an auto with a converter. I am swapping out to a manual in spring and looking into which clutch would work best.
A level 1 would get you taken care of, but there isn't a downside in driveability from Level 1 to 2. Don't hesitate if you have any questions, Chris 817-750-2000

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I researched for hours today and there's not a bad thing to say about monster. I got myself a stage 2 today
Thanks for the kind words, appreciate you choosing a Monster!
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I plus one the ls7 I daily mine and beat on it a little and couldn't be happier
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After many clutches I have a TDP stage 2. It has been great and drives like stock. Best clutch I've had so far.
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I just put a monster stage 2 in yesterday. Install went smoothly. Just make sure you replace your slave and install a remote bleeder.
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I'm right at 400rwhp and I have a ram powergrip with a tick master cylinder and it's been a great setup so far. Drives nicely.
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