McLeod or monster?
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McLeod or monster? Ok guys so I'm in the market for a new clutch due to having to rebuild my tranny soon and figured while I'm in there I might as well change the clutch since it's the ls7 with quite a few miles on it. With all the Black Friday deals I am debating between the McLeod RST street twin for $676 which is rated to 800hp or the monster level 3 single disc which is rated to 700hp. This will be a street strip car with a few track trips per year but no more than 3-5k miles per year total. So which is better and is there anything else I should order while it's apart?
Jeremy with rpm transmissions recommended me the 11" ceramic monster. I have same hp goals. Snl also provides great customer service..they answered the additional questions that came up...but you can't go wrong with either. Monster was just a better choice for my car for my goals. I would call monster or jeremy at rpm they will guide you in the right direction.
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I think I'm leaning towards the McLeod just because it seems like it will have a better pedal feel. Does anybody have experience with the McLeod and monster for clutch life? I was just wondering how many miles I should expect out of them. Obviously it will depend on the driving style but just looking for a ball park.
I got nearly 40K out of monster stage II in my C5Z, lots of abuse too. Though it is hard to beat that twin RST for nearly the same money. I just put another Monster II in my camaro, but my 14 GT is going to need a clutch soon, will be going RST.
def go monster you wont be dissipointed. the rst is not ment for any drag stip abuse. the monster will take a beating and keep going. talk to the guys there they will get you set up with the clutch thats best for you. best customer service in the buisness
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I have a rst with tick master and have a buddy with the monster stage 3 and tick master. I have driven both and the mcleod is definitely more street friendly however i believe mine is already starting to go bad and only has like 13k miles i bought it used so maybe that's why it's acting up. I also haven't been to the track and only make like 430rwhp so the fact im having issues is kinda concerning. But like i said i bought it lightly used and maybe the issues im having aren't the clutch but the pilot bearing or something i won't know til i tear it apart though
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gotta buy the flywheel separate or according to McLeod you can use your factory flywheel which I did but like I said im having issues now. Once you factor in the flywheel your gonna spend around $1000 and honestly if I spend that much again on a clutch im gonna go with the monster lt1-s twin kit. I figure it costs about the same and should last a lot longer since it is a oem c7 clutch with a flywheel converted to work with our cars.
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Yea it's going to be for cruising mostly but will be used at the track probably about 3-4 trips per year. My car only makes about 400whp right now and might make 550 in the future but I doubt it will be more than that. I just don't want to be replacing it in a year or 2 if I abuse it a little.
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I only make 400 rwhp and hit the track a few times a year. After going through a few single disc clutches of various brands, went with the Street Twin (organic disc) and should have done it from clutch # 1. Would be $ ahead if I did
The RST will put up with a few track visits. If the 1/4 mi is the priority and frequent get the RXT
twin disc = twice the friction surface as a single disc clutch
The RST will put up with a few track visits. If the 1/4 mi is the priority and frequent get the RXT
twin disc = twice the friction surface as a single disc clutch
Ok guys so I'm in the market for a new clutch due to having to rebuild my tranny soon and figured while I'm in there I might as well change the clutch since it's the ls7 with quite a few miles on it. With all the Black Friday deals I am debating between the McLeod RST street twin for $676 which is rated to 800hp or the monster level 3 single disc which is rated to 700hp. This will be a street strip car with a few track trips per year but no more than 3-5k miles per year total. So which is better and is there anything else I should order while it's apart?
I have a rst with tick master and have a buddy with the monster stage 3 and tick master. I have driven both and the mcleod is definitely more street friendly however i believe mine is already starting to go bad and only has like 13k miles i bought it used so maybe that's why it's acting up. I also haven't been to the track and only make like 430rwhp so the fact im having issues is kinda concerning. But like i said i bought it lightly used and maybe the issues im having aren't the clutch but the pilot bearing or something i won't know til i tear it apart though
gotta buy the flywheel separate or according to McLeod you can use your factory flywheel which I did but like I said im having issues now. Once you factor in the flywheel your gonna spend around $1000 and honestly if I spend that much again on a clutch im gonna go with the monster lt1-s twin kit. I figure it costs about the same and should last a lot longer since it is a oem c7 clutch with a flywheel converted to work with our cars.
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So I but the bullet and ordered the stage 3 directly from monster today. Got the clutch, slave cylinder, remote bleeder and bolt kit shipped to my door for less than the price of the clutch itself normally. They were very easy to deal with and so far the customer service seems top notch. Can't wait to get it and see how well it works.
You made a solid choice. I ordered mine a little over a year ago as a complete set with Tick master and speed bleeder, new slave, all the bolts, etc. It's been great so far.